Charles COWMAN Obituary

This is to my beloved dad charlie, we didn't always see eye to eye but I loved and respected you very much. I will always miss u, your loving son robert

Josie and Families, Sincere Condolences on the passing of our First Rugby Coach,(Nelson Club)A Man with Great Passion for us Young Guys, and much Respected by All. Neil Gorrie

We were sorry to read do Charlie's passing and send our sincere sympathy
Rae &Johnny Robinson

I was very sorry to learn of Charlie's passing. He was one of Nelson's sport identities. He enjoyed playing basketball with us. Robbie Dyce. Scouts Basketball Team.

So sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Greatly appreciated his regular contacts over the years.
Sorry we are unable to attend his memorial service. Our thoughts will be with all.
Brian (Curly) and Pamela Gardener

To Josie and Family, Thinking of you at this sad time. We have fond memories of Charlie's visits.
From the team at Waimea Print Express

Sorry to hear of Charlies passing. He was a good bugger and have good memories of Charlie with the Stoke Rugby Club.

Dear Cowman family,
Sad to hear the news of Charlie's passing,he always brings back great memories of our rugby & Levin & Co days in the 60s.We had to work hard but had just so much fun too.Will miss the fab reunions.Terry & Merril Kroupa (Motueka)

It was with considerable shock that I heard of Charlies passing, and thank you to those who passed on the message. I cannot think of Nelson without thinking of Charlie. He was the rock' of Nelson in terms of sport and not just rugby in the 50s 60s and 70s when I was there. He was not much older than I was but he coached me from the lower grades to Nelson Bays.

My condolences and best wishes to Josie and family.

Sad to hear of Charlie's passing, loved the game of rugby, was a great friend to all the McCaa family, regards.

Dear Josie and family
Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time. We were truly saddened to learn of Charlie's passing and will miss his regular phone contact. He will be fondly remembered as a great friend and mentor. Rest in peace.

Our thoughts are with Josie and his family. Will miss his phone calls to discuss the Makos and hearing his stories of the early years of Nelson Bays rugby.

I sat next to Charlie on a flight from Brisbane to Auckland and on to Nelson a couple of years ago . We got chatting and it transpired he knew my parents ,Leslie and John Hubber from way back in their early days. He had so many stories to tell and was such a lovely man ,it was the best flight to Nelson I've ever had .. And often think of him .. To his family my deepest sympathy for your loss and I know how difficult it is as I just lost my Dad 3 weeks ago ..
Jeanette Ferguson

A truly dedicated former patron and player of the Wakatu Cricket Club, his endless work and commitment will be missed
Jo DuFeu - Secretary Wakatu Cricket Club

Dear Josie and family, We are going to miss Charlies phone calls what a great man in so many ways. A great sports administrator. Love Pamela and Bryan Chapman X

To Josie and family, you have our deepest sympathy on the passing of Charlie. A true gentleman and a man who loved his Nelson rugby clubs and gave so much to them. We shall miss his phone calls from Oz.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Charlie's passing, we were only talking earlier in the week. When dad passed away Charlie's phone calls kept me entertained, and a connection to dad. His dedication to the Nelson region, his passion for sports and a friend to many around the country. I will miss our talks, miss you Charles T,
Regards

Tania Sisson (nee Duncan)
Robert's daughter

Our deepest sympathy to Josie & family, Charlie was a great rugby man & did lots for our Nelson Bay's team back in 1969 & 1970s, Charlie was a well respected man.