Martin COLLEN

Martin COLLEN

Martin COLLEN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 16, 2002.
COLLEN, Martin Henry 1941 - 2002 Suddenly, in Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, England, on November 9, 2002, following vascular surgery. Martin Collen of Bourne End, Bucks, talented building renovator, sailing enthusiast, member of the Upper Thames Sailing Club, Bourne End, since 1974, and served as Commodore from 1989 - 1991. Dearly loved and loving partner of Elizabeth (Liz) Motherwell, Bourne End, formerly of Ottawa; loving son of Mrs. Molly Collen; dear father of Sarah Collen, Alex Walker (Paul) and Martin Paul Collen (Lesley); devoted grandfather of Rebecca Collen, Emma and Harry Walker all of England. Fondly remembered by Lenore Motherwell, and Barbara and Robert Smith, Ottawa. Funeral service will be held on November 20 at Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham, Bucks. Condolences may be sent to 11 Burroughs Cres., Bourne End, SL85NR, Bucks, England. Donations to the Kidney Foundation, 101-1335 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1Z 8N8 would be appreciated. May his memory be a blessing for us all.

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