Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital.  Aged 81 years.  Loved father of Stephen, Sonia, and the late Wayne. Loved Grandad to Shannon and Janelle (Aust), and Mandy and Byron, and great Grandad of Charlotte, Madeline, and Rose; Skyla, and Baylee.  Messages to the Thrupp  familyc/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Colin will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday 5 April, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium