Obituary: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Colin Douglas in Willow Lodge, Tatamagouche on December 21st, 2023 at the age of 101. Dad lived a very active life, from growing up on the family farm in Denmark and then buying his own farm on the Louisville Road exactly a mile from his birth place where he raised his family of five with his wife, Bertha who passed away in 2021.
Besides farming Dad held many jobs including driving the school bus for eighteen years until retirement. Dad was born June 6th, 1922, as the oldest of a family of three. He is survived by his sister-in-law Elva, his daughters, Shelley, Cindy (Dale Henderson), Elexa and son, Richie (Glenda), twelve grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. He was predeceased by his parents, Geordie and Annie; son, Barry, son-in-law, Frank McLean; brother, Bob; sister, Irene and brother-in-law, Don MacKay.
Anyone who knew Dad knew he was a very hard worker with a kind heart. A special thanks to all the staff at the Willow Lodge who were so kind to Dad.
Arrangements entrusted to Coulter's Funeral Home Tatamagouche. A private graveside service to be held at a later date in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Denmark. No visitations as per Dad's request. Donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery Fund, Willow Lodge or the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital.
Occupation: Farmer/ School Bus Driver
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Funeral Home: Coulter’s Funeral Home Tatamagouche,NS
Obituary December 2023
