Passed away suddenly on October 29, 2011 at 54 years of age. Colin was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia on December 10, 1956. He was predeceased by his father, Louis Grant and is lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years, Sylvia; daughter, Gizelle; son, Cale; mother, Anne Grant; sisters, Anne-Marie (Joe) Durant, Louise (Arnold) Van Heighten and Janet (Jerome) MacPherson; brothers, Danny (Sharon), Billy (Bernadette) and John (Donna); and many close friends and colleagues.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Sunday, November 6, 2011 from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and Monday, November 7, 2011 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at ST. ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL, Blanshard at View Streets on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 12:10 pm.
The family would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the crew and command of the HMCS Vancouver, 443 (MH) Squadron and many friends and family who have provided their help and support.
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Sylvia, Gisele, and Cale,
Its been a little over a year, and we still think of you and Colin. The smallest of things will bring back a memory and we’ll laugh. When we reflect like this its like he’s there. We will always cherish fond memories of our times together and I will consider myself a better person for having known him. WE hope to see you soon.
With love,
Wade and Regina
I am so sorry to hear about Collin Sylvia. He was a great guy and we shared some good times in the past. I will miss him. God bless you and take care. Max
Sylvia,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Dylan, Teena & Gwen
I remember Colin well from our Base Flight days – always generous with his time, always happy to patiently help out the “newbies”. ..and always a smile from ear to ear when Sylvia came to visit!
I offer my sincerest condolences to you, Sylvia, and to your family. May your hearts find peace.