1924 – 2013
At home in Sidney, BC, after a brief illness that was faced with resolution and good humour. Husband of 62 years to Loraine; father of Joan (Greg Tilden), Audrey (Scott Dallimore), Ann (Don Jollimore), Colin (Martha Robinson) and Bruce; grandfather of eleven; son of the late Colin and Nell; brother of Bette Keller as well as the late Violet and Allistair. King’s Scout, WW2 veteran of the Canadian Merchant Navy (SS Louisbourg Park), engineering graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, pioneer of microwave and satellite telecommunications (Westinghouse, Telesat), Past Commodore of the Nepean Sailing Club, Life Member of the Canadian Power & Sail Squadron with a particular passion for the instruction of celestial navigation and sailing, skipper of Corinthian. A man of great decency, tolerance, and honesty who combined unflinching stoicism with irrepressible wit. We’ll miss you, Papa.
A service will take place this summer in Ottawa where his ashes will be scattered in the Ottawa River at his request. Donations would be appreciated to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Dear Loraine:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of a much loved husband and father.
Diane McCullough, Nepean.
We too grieve the death of our wonderful friend Colin. We have very pleasant memories of him, all the way back to engineering studies at the U of S, and our jobs at Westinghouse. The many great fun times spent together with our young families on camping trips and home projects in Ontario will never be forgotten. God bless you Loraine and family with strength and courage to carry on without Colin by your side. With love from Marlyn and Nettie.
I have good memories of Colin’s expert teaching of celestial navigation. He was so patient with an inexpert group of students and so ready to assist in all aspects,..a true gentleman, he is missed.
Our thoughts are with you Lorraine.
I was very sad to hear about Colin’s passing. I have very fond memories of the early days of the sailing club when you and Colin were instrumental in creating the foundation that the club was built on. My thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time.
May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as we offer our condolences to you and your family.
Love,
Wendy and Gretchen
I am very sad to hear of Colin’s passing. In the early days of Nepean Sailing Club he was a great supporter of the Ontario Sailing Assn’s Sail Nepean Sailing School of which I was a director. Colin saw the importance of the success of the sailing school as a means of growing the membership of NSC. It was his leadership that sowed the seeds for the wonderful club we have today..
I am so sorry Lorraine. We enjoyed so much being with you and Colin. We had a lot of fun together.
I hope that you are well. Do take care.
Art
Dear Lorraine: It has been many years since we worked together at the CBE. I was sorry to read of your husband’s passing, and wanted to extend wishes of sincere condolences to you and your family. I wish you strength and good friendships to see you through this very sad time. In sympathy, Marie
The Bourchier family sends it sympathy to the Nicholson family. We remember a man with such wonderful, quiet humour and wit as well as strength.
Jane
Dear Lorraine
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort from losing your husband. It was great to see Bruce a couple of years back at the reunion. My Deepest Sympathy to all.
Dawn Lancaster
Kindergarten Teacher at Briargreen