COLIN DARGARVEL IRVING

1963 - 2019

COLIN DARGARVEL IRVING obituary, 1963-2019, Toronto, ON

COLIN DARGARVEL IRVING

1963 - 2019

BORN

1963

DIED

2019

COLIN IRVING Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2019.
IRVING, COLIN DARGARVEL The death of Colin Irving occurred in Toronto, ON, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Born in Saint John, NB, on June 19, 1963, he was the son of Mr. John E. (Jack) and Mrs. Suzanne (Farrer) Irving. He is survived by his mother Suzanne, his brother John and his wife Elizabeth, his sister Anne and her husband John Oxley, five nephews, one niece and many friends. Colin was predeceased by his father Jack and his grandparents, Dr. Isaac Keillor Farrer and Marjorie (Matheson) Farrer and Kenneth Colin Irving and Harriet (MacNarin) Irving. Colin was an honours graduate of Saint John High School, Class of 1983. He attended Saint Mary's University in Halifax, NS and Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. His career focused on the television and film industry. After living in Los Angeles, he returned home to Canada and resided in Toronto, ON. While he was a private person, he was known for his larger than life personality and his ability to light up a room. He had a love of music and the guitar. Colin was extremely proud of his volunteer work and gave his time to many charitable and community activities. In recent years, he dedicated his time to those in need. In particular, he spent many hours volunteering in the Oncology Department at Sunnybrook Hospital and the Emergency Department at St. Michael's Hospital. His meaningful contributions helped many patients. Visitation will be held at Trinity Anglican Church, 115 Charlotte Street, Saint John, NB, on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at Trinity Anglican Church at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019. A private family interment is planned. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Colin may be made to, either Sunnybrook Hospital or St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, ON, or the charity of the donor's choice. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.brenansfh.com

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Pamela Joan Carter

November 17, 2024

My deepest condolences, Suzanne and Andrea (Woman! How ARE you...those Pepperdine days were like a dream! Colin spazzing out that he'd found me on campus. I taught him how to play guitar and drums as a child.) and all of his friends and associates. We used to run around in Canada and Alaska and California being little musicians. I do believe that I also dyed his hair black for a tour in Japan and SK, when we were only children. He was a bright, hyper, superbly talented musician, my other left-handed session guitarist, filled with excitement and joy for everything he'd not yet experienced and was like a whirlwind of glee whenever you were around him. He will be sorely missed. RIP and play a tune for us!

Amber Dobson Ellis

October 2, 2022

I can't believe it's been almost 3 years...I think of you daily my Angel Colin, you were an incredible person, and the world is a little dimmer without your beautiful light. Miss you...

Andrea Norman

August 15, 2022

I was Colin´s first love, in College, at Pepperdine. I am so incredibly sad that he passed so terribly young! I would like to get in touch with someone, to tell me what happened?

Robert

April 19, 2021

Super Star!!!

Robb Harper

November 4, 2019

I miss you every minute I breath!

Eliza- the mail lady

October 25, 2019

I'm sorry to learn of Colin's passing. I will miss walking past Colin's door, hearing the rock music on blast and sharing a word about what sort of unique instrument he had just purchased. He was always kind and will be missed.

Serving at the homeless event in Reno Nevada

Amber Dobson

October 19, 2019

There isn't a day that passes that I don't think of you. You may be gone from this earth, but the memories of your smile, humor, kindness and warmth will remain with me and those you have touched always. You were never of this world, you were better than all of us here...thank you for sharing all that is you with with us, although never long enough I feel honored to have been your friend for even this brief time. You have left an indelible mark on my heart and those we have served together. Until we meet again...

Paula Peterson

October 17, 2019

As you shared with our family - You are tattooed on our hearts - so many beautiful memories of fun, family time & friendship! The adventures and God work were the best! We miss you so much!!

David Moon

October 17, 2019

Our condolences to Colin's family. We are all heartbroken. Sincerely, David and Mary Anne Moon and staff of Cosmetic World.

October 16, 2019

Susanne, Anne, John and family
Our Heartfelt Condolences.
From: Daphne, Paul, family and many friends here and worldwide

SONIA WHITE

October 15, 2019

Colin you will be surely for your kindness.
May you find rest in the bosom of Jesus.
From Sunnybrook Blood Lab

Angel Putter

October 13, 2019

You will always be in my heart and soul, I love and miss you so much. Thank you for letting me be part of your life.
Lots of love, light and healing energy to Robb Harper, Colin's partner. I got you my friend.

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