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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Diane McCullough
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Marlyn and Nettie Wall 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.
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Bryan Godfrey 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.
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Scott Hayley 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.
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Wendy Tilden 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
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Peter Wood 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..
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Art Campbell 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
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Marie Pilon Bulgin 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
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Jane Murray (formerly Bourchier) 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
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Dawn Lancaster 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
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June A. Hartwick My sincere condolences to the Nicholson family on the
loss of a remarkable husband, father and grandpa.May your memories of happy adventures and family gatherings sustain you in the coming days.
June Hartwick
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Kim Pettis Loraine : I’m sad to hear about the loss of your husband. It has been such a long time since our days at the CBE. I hope you have your family to surround you with love and memories. Take very good care of yourself, especially now.
My very best to you.
Kim Pettis, Ottawa
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P/D/C VISD Shirley Hamilton, SN Dear Loraine and Family
It was a pleasure working with Colin while I was still with CPS. He was always so polite and careful with his duties. The support he gave me was very much appreciated. I hope the pleasant memories you must have from the many years spent together and the loving support of family will sustain you in your adjustments to your life ahead.
My heart felt Sympathy to all.
Shirley
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Glenn and Judy Nixon It was sad news to hear of the loss of Colin. Saying goodbye is never easy. I remember our times at Telesat with fond memories of this gentleman and colleague.
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Joan Feltham Loraine I was very sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Please accept my condolances. I will always remember his kindness and his quiet ways in Britannia Squadron.
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bette keller My brother Colin was a good man and had a good life–he had satisfying work, a loving and supportive family and was able to spend time on, and near the water, which he loved. I will always remember his smile,good humor and wit—I will miss him. My thoughts are with you and all the family,Loraine—with love,Bette.
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Tilden Family The Tilden family of Colorado will dearly miss Joan’s Dad, Greg’s father-in-law, and Ross and Scott’s Grandpa. Colin, who was a Kings Scout, provided both boys with the inspiration to become Eagle Scouts. We fondly remember the trips Colin and Loraine made to visit us in the Colorado mountains including the time where Colin, who did NOT like heights, boarded a ski mountain chairlift for a ride up to 12000 ft. Rest in peace Dad. We will greatly miss your quiet strength, wit and intelligence. Mom, our thoughts are continually with you. We hope your many years of happy memories with dad will sustain you through this sad time.
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Annie Jollimore Cameron, Sarah, Robert and Brandon only have fond memories of their Grandpa and thoughts and prayers are with him always
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Carol Cartier and Robie Smith We were very sad to hear of Colin’s passing and send our sincere condolences and hope that your many happy memories will carry you through this time of sadness.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Robie and Carol
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Ann & HughTurner We were very sorry to read of Colin’s death in the Ottawa Citizen to-day – please accept our condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Loraine.Hugh & Ann
Dear Loraine:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of a much loved husband and father.
Diane McCullough, Nepean.