Darrell COLBERT Obituary
December 23, 1942 - August 3, 2013
"Remember me with a Smile"
With his loving wife Marlene, his son Brent, and daughter Melissa Colbert-Amyotte by his side Darrell passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute. Loving grandfather to Katherine, Jennifer and Hannah. Father-in- law to Norm and Lynne. Brother to Lennard (Doris), Brian, Sylvia (Ross), Susan (John) and brother-in-law to Garry (Darleen), Michael (Anne), Carolann and Terry. Son-in- law to Evelyn Hunter Deslauriers nee Seguin. He joins in Heaven his parents, Selwyn and Loretta, and his beloved brother, Jack. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor) on Thursday, August 8 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Darrell's Life will be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 9 at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Rupert Union Cemetery. For those wishing, donations may be made to Foyer du Bonheur.
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Doug Kealey
September 12, 2013
I had met Darrell only once before, which was a couple of years prior to meeting him again at RCR Cruise Night in September 2012.I was looking at a vehicle when this gentleman spoke my name.It struck me how he had remembered my name.I'm thinking now that this was just the type of guy he was.
Dave Jamieson
September 7, 2013
Only yesterday I learned of Darrell's passing and it deeply saddened me. We spent many years working together at Bell (78 O'Connor) and only recently shared an appreciation of old cars. His smile and laugh was contagious; I'll miss him at the car shows.
Maurice & Marilyn Zanth
August 31, 2013
Our Deepest sympathy to Marlene & your family.We will not forget his friendship which we will treasure always.
John & Linda Sullivan
August 9, 2013
So sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Colin Downes
August 8, 2013
I just read about this yesterday and was saddened. I had just returned from out west and crossed paths with Darrell for the first time at NDMC changing the high voltage paths there. Turns out we had a place on the river across the road from the church just down the path from the farm. I left that company but crossed paths with him other times at other jobs
He impressed me and I figure that was him working on the higher voltage paths for the light show in the sky last night. If I am lucky enough our paths will cross again on future jobs or even just in passing. Please take care
August 8, 2013
Your warm friendly greeting will be missed by many. Fondly remembered, Elaine (Hamilton) & Arnold Trowsse
August 8, 2013
Melissa and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sympathy for your loss.
Gord and Shirley Curling
August 7, 2013
Darrell, Rest In Peace, you will be missed.
Boyd Coffin, DND Tunney's
August 7, 2013
Darrell will be greatly missed. I enjoyed working with Darrell on his old Ford that he loved to drive and show.
Barry Kuehl
Melissa Colbert-Amyotte
August 7, 2013
I will always be your kitten, and heuffelump. Hannah tells me and Nami we shouldn't be sad because Poppa is happy... he is with Jesus. You will live on in our hearts and memories forever.
michel gosselin
August 7, 2013
I will miss him at the car show's
Chuck Wood
August 7, 2013
Its been some time since I worked with Darrell.
I remember him as a trustworthy and
diligent practioner of his trade.
Always good humoured and helpful he
contributed value to the projects;
often helping to solve problems on the job when the rest of us were stumped.
To his family I say he was a good guy; Please accept my sympathy; I know he will be missed.
Chuck
Jill and Steve Beck
August 7, 2013
Darrell, your charming smile and loving heart will be remembered forever. Working with you was a pleasure I'll treasure till the end of time. You'll be missed by all here at Black Electric, your legend lives on amongst us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who matter the most to you, your family. God bless their hearts in these difficult times.
Sharyl Lahey(Leighton)
August 7, 2013
Marlene, Brent and Melissa,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
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