Colin Harold Williams

1928 - 2015

1928–2015
Alison Reid and Bill Williams, daughter and son of Colin Harold Williams announce the passing of their much loved and admired father. Colin bravely faced cancer, fighting to his last breath. He passed away March 31, 2015 at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home in Kamloops, B.C. Colin was born in Stafford, England on March 25, 1928. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1929 on the passenger ship Regina. They settled in St. Catharines, Ontario. Colin was an industrial electrician. He started this career in St. Catharines before moving to Red Rock, Ontario in the early 1960's. In 1974 he moved to Kamloops to work for Weyerhaeuser Co. He retired in 1993. Colin met and befriended many on his daily neighbourhood walks. He was a friend to everyone and was always willing to assist anyone requiring help. He was a skilled woodworker and much of his household furniture was made in his own shop. Colin enjoyed "tinkering" with whatever needed fixing. He stayed right up to date with the latest in sound equipment and computers. Left to grieve his loss are his daughter, Alison Reid (Bob), of Kamloops, his son Bill, of Toronto, along with many friends in Sun Peaks and Kamloops including neighbours and former work colleagues. Colin was predeceased by his wife Alice in August 1997. There are no words to express the family's gratitude to the Kamloops Hospice Association and all staff at Kamloops Hospice. The compassion and professionalism shown Colin by all Hospital medical staff - Dr. Loland and Dr. Chevalier, the Staff on 6 North and ICU and ER was much appreciated and will be long remembered. The family would like to thank Colin's extended family and dear friends for their support over the last few difficult months – special thanks go to Sheri Rife, Marie Finch and Vicki Blair and their families and his many friends in Toronto, Vancouver, New York and Boston. Special thanks go to Candy and Ken Patenaude whose support and assistance was never ending and will never be forgotten. As per Colin's wishes there will be no service. If friends so desire donations can be made in Colin's name to the Kamloops Hospice Association or Canadian Cancer Society.

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Walk on Colin –
you will be missed.