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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My thoughts and prayers go out to you Sylvia, Gizelle and Cale; I am deeply sorry for your loss. Colin was wonderful man, may he rest in peace.
Sylvia, Gizelle and Cale,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Gerard is comforted having had a conversation with Colin while he was last home. Our hope today is that you are comforted with the support of family and friends as you say your final farewell to Colin. He will be sorely missed. God bless you all!
Gerard, Terry, Kathryn and Colleen
Antigonish, NS
To Colin’s Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Colin will be missed by all of us.
Dear Sylvia
Words cannot express the shock and sadness felt with the news of Colin’s passing. Colin was a truly dedicated and professional airman, and it was both an honour and a privilege to work with him as my Squadron Warrant Officer at 19 AMS, Comox. He was also a great linemate in hockey and a close friend both on and off the ice. I will always cherish fond memories of our times together and consider myself a better person for having known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this enormously difficult time.
Ken and Carole
I had the privilege of knowing Colin during my early years with 3 PPCLI at Work Point Barracks. Colin had a great love for people, his unit at the time (A Coy), and of course … his Honda Goldwing motorcycle. All of us were in awe as Colin would ride out on it through the front gate, enroute to his girlfriend’s (or the local watering hole). Despite the fact that he was only two years older than me, he took me under his wing; thus we always looked up to him – as one would an older (and much-loved) brother. When I think of the times we had together, I always think of him being the centre of the story, always laughing and joking. God-willing, I hope to see him again one day. What a very fine man!
Our thoughts are with you folks at this very difficult time , please
accept our heartfelt condolences. RIP Colin
Sylvia our thoughts are with you….so sorry to hear…take care of yourself !!
Chris & Andy and the kids…
To Colin’s West Coast family and East Coast family,
Please know that we are holding you in our hearts at this time.
A sudden loss is never easy ,especially when it’s a treasured person like Colin. May you find the strength you need in the days ahead from the bond you have in spirit with Colin, and the care of those who journey with you. The East Coast relatives have you in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
Dear Sylvia and family
There are no words that can really make a difference at this very sad time, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We will treasure the wonderful memories of our many good times with Colin – he will be dearly missed.
Take care.
Sylvia, Gizelle and Cale,
We were so saddened to hear of Colin’s sudden and tragic passing. Our time in Winnipeg on Blanche Avenue came flooding back with memories of You and Colin and your babies, Gizelle and Cale. It was our pleasure to have had a chance to know him and, at this time, to remember him fondly. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
With best regard,
Jacques and Cheryl Viel