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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Having served with Colin overseas I can say he was a true friend and good comrade to have. Please accept my condolences on your loss. I will remember Colin as the generous soul he was.
Words can not express how sorry we are all for your loss.
Sylvia & Family,
Our thoughts and condolences to all of you for your loss.
Sylvia, he will be miss. I was blessed to have seen him when I was on tour.Take care of yourself throughout this hard time.
Chris and Karen
Sylvie and family, please accept our heartfelt thoughts during this time of profound sadness. We were so fortunate to see and Jerry play hockey with Colin at the end of September. She was a dear friend and we can belief his tragic loss.
Sylvia & family , Anne & family my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Barbie , Eddie & family
California
Sylvia & Family,
We were saddened to hear of Colin’s sudden passing and extend our heartfelt condolences. He was always ready to help anyone who needed it and was truly a caring and generous man. We are glad to have known him.
Silvia and family, our sincere condolences during this difficult time. I think fondly of our time spent in Baden, playing hockey for the Knights B team…(Colin said that stood for “Better than the A team”)…the great parties and TD’s we shared…the Beemers and later, the Harleys…his passing leaves a void in so many lives…our thoughts are with you.
Dear Sylvia,Gizelle, Cale, Aunt Annie and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. May your memories and strength of family help you through your grief.
God Bless you all,
Bill and Sarita Landry and family
Dear Sylvia,
We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Colin’s tragic passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our condolences.
Suzette and Serge
Sylvia,
My condolences to you, Gizelle and Cale for your tragic loss. I am honoured to have spent time with Colin at work, at the rink, on rides and after hours with a few beers. In the short time that I knew him; while I was in Pat Bay. I got the chance to learn from a man who showed class and pride in whatever he did and I will be forever greatful.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time… God Bless