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Colin BURLING Obituary
Son of Percy (dec) and Rose (dec). Brother of Robert (dec) and Doreen. Husband of Jean.
Father and Grandfather of Clinton, Gabi, Sandra, Harry, Fraser, Tracy, Amber, Chad, Bryce, Zane, Sogona, Jacqui, Beau, Chandlah, Waverley, Aurorah, Gail, Bridget (dec), Jack, Luke, Jeffrey, Melissa, Joshua, Xander and Great Grandfather of Mahli.
R.I.P
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March 3, 2016
Condolences to Jean and Family. Fair well to the dry wit. Guess he'll be Rowing around the Cans wherever he's gone. Bill Hale
March 2, 2016
BURLING (Colin ): Our love and thoughts are with Jean and family on the passing of Colin. A proud lifelong supporter of surf life saving, Colin was a very dear friend to us all at the Albany Surf Life Saving Club. He will be greatly missed.
March 2, 2016
BURLING (Colin):
Deepest sympathy to Gail, Jack, Luke and the Burling family. Colin was a wonderful player and supporter of Cottesloe Rugby.
He will be missed Cottesloe Rugby Club
March 1, 2016
BURLING (Colin):
Fun memories of growing up at Cottesloe Surf Club with Colin and Mamma Jean at the helm. Love to Jean, Gail, Jeff and all the Burling family.
Peter and Tash Leaversuch
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March 1, 2016
BURLING (Colin):
Dear Jean and the Burling family.
Thoughts and sympathy of the entire membership of Surf Life Saving, are with you and the family at this difficult time. Colin was a valued member of Cottesloe SLSC and the West Australian surf life saving community and will be sadly missed.
From the Board and members of Surf Life Saving WA
March 1, 2016
BURLING (Colin):
A friend who we met on GI many years ago. He stayed that way until last Friday. Our deepest sympathy to dear Jean, Clinton, Sandra, Tracy, Jacqui, Gail, Jeffrey and their families. Love you all. Frank and Maria, Ann Marie, Alan, Cameron and Sara, Damian and Arlyn, Francis (dec).
March 1, 2016
BURLING (Colin):
Deepest sympathy to Jean and the Burling family. A stalwart of the Club. A committed boatie for life, he will be missed.
Cottesloe SLSC
March 1, 2016
BURLING (Colin):
Our deepest sympathy to Jean and family on their sad loss. Colin was a larger than life character who always had a good story or joke to tell and his humour and inspirational commentary at carnivals was always appreciated. He was a loving husband to Jean and a respected leader of the Burling clan. He has left a wonderful legacy and he will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. All our love Harmony Boat Crew CSLSC.
February 29, 2016
BURLING (Colin James ): Born 20th November 1939 North Sydney - 26th February 2016.
Son of Percy (dec) and Rose (dec). Brother of Robert (dec) and Doreen. Husband of Jean.
Father and Grandfather of Clinton, Gabi, Sandra, Harry, Fraser, Tracy, Amber, Chad, Bryce, Zane, Sogona, Jacqui, Beau, Chandlah, Waverley, Aurorah, Gail, Bridget (dec), Jack, Luke, Jeffrey, Melissa, Joshua, Xander and Great Grandfather of Mahli.
R.I.P
February 29, 2016
BURLING (Colin James ): The greatest and wisest Dad and Pop we could have had. Your knowledge, support, humour and out-going personality will be treasured and dearly missed.
All our love,
Sandra, Harrison and Fraser
February 29, 2016
BURLING (Colin James ): 20.11.1939 - 26.2.2016 Passed away peacefully on 26th February 2016.
For 52 years Colin has been my wonderful, humourous, loyal husband, soulmate and best friend. An inspiration with his commitment to family, work, Surf Life Saving, rugby, winter swimming and Bali.
Beautiful memories of our lifetime together.
All my love forever xx Jean
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