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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
COLBURN, George Edwin - passed away peacefully in Willow Lodge Home for Special Care, Tatamagouche, June 17, 2009. He was born March 29, 1924 in Oxford Junction and was the son of the late Arthur Dickie and Ola Evelyn (Hills) Colburn. Edwin was a foreman with International Harvester before joining the Royal Canadian Navy in November of 1951 where he was Chief Petty officer 2nd class. He retired as Chief Engineer in 1965. Edwin worked as a construction foreman from 1966-1971 before returning to TUNS (Technical University of Nova Scotia) from 1971-1975. He then worked for Eastern Towing as an engineer. Edwin travelled extensively during his years in the Navy and always had many stories to tell of his adventures. He was a great entertainer and could spin quite a yarn. He is survived by his wife Theresa (Lavis); sons, Dennis (Mickey); Tim (Josh); daughters, Kim (Jim), Bobbie (Paul); grandchildren, Dennis, Nancy, Laura, Sean, Breanna, Jade; sister, Gloria; sisters-in-law, Marg and June: several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Shirl and Arthur, and sister Donalda. No visitation or funeral service by request. Branch 64, Royal Canadian Legion will conduct a tribute service at the Legion, Saturday, June 20 at 2 pm. Interment will be in Oxford Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations to Willow Lodge Home for Special Care, Tatamagouche Legion or the Tatamagouche Fire Hall would be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Coulter's Funeral Home (657-3288) P.O. Box 190, Tatamagouche, N.S. B0K 1V0.
George's older brother Shirl E. Colburn served in the RCNVR during the Second World War.
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