WEDNESDAY 14TH JANUARY 2026. COMMENCING AT 10:30 A.M.
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John Lionel Emil Collingwood
Passed away peacefully with loving family
by his side on 8th January 2026.
Aged 92 years.
Dearly loved husband of Patricia (dec)
and loving husband of Susan, since May 2025.
Father of Christopher, Gerard, Peter, Teresa and Francis.
Father-in-law of Veronica, Jennifer, Mandy, Paul and Stephanie.
Grandfather of Ryan, Nicolette, Roxann, David, Alexandra,
Caitlin, Christopher, Jason and Marc.
Step-grandfather of Tracy and Wendy.
Great Grandfather of Ariyin.
Dearly loved, sadly missed.
Always in our hearts.
Family and friends are warmly invited
to a celebration of John’s life at
David W Bull Pakenham Funeral Home
190 Princes Highway, Pakenham on
Wednesday 14th January 2026
commencing at 10:30 a.m.
A private cremation will be held prior.
John stopped wearing shoes in about 1995,
Birkenstocks were all he wore after that,
different colours for different occasions.
We would like to invite people to be free in what they wear.
Mum and Dad both enjoyed colour, in flowers, scenary, clothes, and lights.
In lieu of flowers,
donations to The Lost Dogs’ Home
would be appreciated.
A link to make a donation is
located at the top of this page.
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i am saddened by the news of John’s passing.
My sincerest condolences to all of the Collingwood family members and to those in Pat’s family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Regards and love from Margaret here in Newcastle South Africa
Dear Collingwood family. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. We are thinking of you during this difficult time, and send our love, strength and deepest sympathies.
Lyn and Stuart Liddell
Dear Ger, Jen, David and Rox, Terry and Paul and all of John’s family and wife – our deepest condolences on your loss of a father, father in law and husband. John was a bright, funny and lovely man and will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace holding the hand of Pat and smile down at you all as you navigate this journey.
Perla and I would like to give you guys our deepest sympathy.
We pray for you, Chris, Veronica, and family circle that our Lord will comfort you during this difficult time.
Dear Chris, Sue, Veronica and your lovely family. Our deepest condolences on your bereavement. We hope that, once the tears have abated, you will experience joy and comfort in your many happy memories. God bless, Deidré, Erroll and the extended Cook family
Dear friends, Susan, Veronica and Chris and all the family,
our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your dear John, husband, father, Grandad and great Granddad, may you know God’s peace and comfort at this time and remember with joy, all the fun and special times you had together. We pray you can move forward through this season and celebrate his long life and many memories. Please reach out if you need anything at all.
Much love, David and Cathy
A legend and wonderful friend for many years. I will miss you, John
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of John. Our thoughts and hearts are with you and your family at this sad time.
With warm regards from your Swedish family — Helga, Jens, Johanna and Mille Baagøe and our families, related through John’s second cousins, Peder and Thomas Baagøe.
Sending my deepest condolences to the Collingwood family. John will be greatly missed and I will miss our chats, especially when he would light up talking about his family.
Sending you all love, prayers & strength at this sad & difficult time.
Apologies for not being able to be there today.
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