CULLEN, Colleen (Na) Left our world peacefully on Thursday, 13th August 2026, aged 92 years. After 70 wonderful years of marriage, Colleen is now reunited with her beloved David, who passed away three years ago.
Much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue & Bruce Graham, Chrissie & Dennis Phillips, Michael & Pam, and Kim & John Coltman.
Adored Na of Renée (dec), Emma, Kate, Cameron, Kiri, Tara, Paige, Austin, Chase, Dani, and Mitchell, and a very special Great Na to Claudia, Jacob, Ellie-Rae, Weston, Mitchell, and Sonny.
The Family warmly invited you to farewell Na at Te Awamutu Methodist Church, Bank Street, Te Awamutu, on Tuesday, 25th August 2026 at 1.00pm.
Messages to the Cullen Family may be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800, or left in Colleen’s online tribute book at www.rosetown.co.nz.
6 Messages:
My dearest Colleen
Your family have done you proud with wonderful memories shared at your service. My mind has been flooded with such happy memories of times with you, and with gratitude for the love and support you and David gave me. Your love for each other has been an inspiration for me, as has your positive attitude and kindness and sense of humour which I must have sorely tried when as a teenager I constantly apple-pied your bed. Your energy and sense of adventure are something I have long admired and wished to emulate. Knowing your longing for a stage career helps me better understand you pushing me to recite poetry on stage when a teen. I have loved you dearly since I met you and I have such vivid memories of that day at the farm when I did meet you and David. Your generosity meant so much to me. Rest in peace dear Colleen and be happy in David’s arms again. Bronwyn
I will cherish the memories of our trip to New Zealand and filled with joy that Jillian and our little Ellie were able to meet their Na and Da.
Sending love to the rest of the Cullen clan, from across the sea. I miss you all and wish I could be there.
Love,
Austin, Jillian, Ellie, Weston
My heart is with you as you say goodbye to your beautiful Mum. May the love and aroha you shared bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead. I know the precious memories you have made together will always bring comfort. Sending you, Duce, Kim and the whānau much aroha, during this sad time. ❤️ Helen, Jon, and Margaret
Our condolences to you all.
We have many happy memories with Colleen at the farm and when Colleen and David came to London in the 1980’s.
We are away and will try to watch the service on our cruise ship in Alaska.
Moe mai ra
Love, Judy and Brian xx
Love to all the family.
A lovely lady, kind, generous and caring.
Regret we are all in New York and cannot share with you all today.
Geoff ,Debi,Sean and Greer Topham xxxx
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Lovely memories of happy family times holidays spent in Collens company.
Love June Topham