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Kim Bouwmeester posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Colleen was a wonderful friend to the Bouwmeester family for many years. We spent many hours with Colleen and her family at hockey and soccer games, as well as hung out together often. We considered Colleen’s gift of caring, compassion, and energy a memorable present. Kim, Al, Caine, and Taylar Bouwmeester
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Neil and Carolyn and Family Crockford donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Our deepest sympathy and caring hugs to you all.
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Dan and Nicole Maynard and family
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Beaver River Public School Staff donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Our sincere condolences to Cara, Jonathan, and the family for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and holding you in our hearts during this difficult time.
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Marina lit a candle
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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My family and I send our condolences, and prayers, to Colleen’s family.
Colleen was a truly kind, people person. She was always there when one needed help, or support in any way.
Colleen was a cherished member of her community. Her kindness and strength made a profound impact on her family and friends.
I am very glad to have met Colleen on a few occasions, when she and her family were visiting Laurie Lockhart in Toronto.
I am Laurie’s neighbour, Marina.
May Colleen rest in peace.
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Stuart Cowan donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Monday, November 25, 2024
On behalf of Charlie and myself, please accept our mist sincere condolences for your loss. Our best wishes are with you all.
Stu Cowan
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Blaze Fawns posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2024
Q: What will you never forget about Colleen?
A: Colleen was a wonderful, caring and generous soul who was always there when you needed her, and who wasn't afraid to roll up her sleeves and work hard in service of others.
There were many years where Colleen's presence was a life preserver in my own life - from hosting family get togethers to inspire closeness and family bonds, to helping me move multiple times in college and university without a single complaint, to really stepping in and supporting our family in the difficult years following my mother's passing. Every challenge thrown her way, she has handled with grace, kindness, and an infectious smile.
Life is too short, and the best of us are taken long before we're ready to lose them. If she was looking down on us now, I know she'd offer a supportive smile, and that she'd remind us to continue to live - to celebrate every moment, and to live with compassion, authenticity and warmth, as she had always endeavoured to live.
I'll miss you, Auntie. Thank you for being a part of my life, for your ongoing and unconditional support, for your listening ear and kind words, for your incredible perseverance, and for the joy you brought to those around you.
Love always,
Blaze Fawns (Johnston)
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Laurie Lockhart uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, November 24, 2024
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A one-of-a-kind, fantastic woman, Colleen was my aunt, my Dad Earl Lockhart's sister. Aunt Colleen was almost 12 years older than me, but I remember her when I was young in MacTier, and then in my early teens she lived in Toronto in her own apartment, in Scarborough I think, but I always thought she was the coolest - dating guys, getting her heart broken and breaking hearts too. I remember there was one man who liked her more than she liked him I think, and he used to sing to her that country music song by Hank Williams "Cold Cold Heart" - "Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart?" Then later she married Glenn and I remember going to their wedding - Aunt Colleen was so happy in her white wedding dress and long red hair. So, Colleen settled in with Glenn at the farm and for well over 40 years she worked hard at GM, raised her own family of four great kids and she could not be more proud of all her grandchildren.
Colleen was close with my Dad/Earl, even though he was 21 years older than her, and over all those years he/we visited the farm often, and my Dad would always drop in unannounced, but he was welcome and she commented on it often and missed him coming after he passed. Through the 80s and 90s and even 2000s Aunt Colleen and Glenn threw the best corn roast/reunions on the farm and family and friends were brought together. A lot of bonfires, camping, shenanigans and good times were had and good memories made for everyone -- we all cannot thank you enough for those happy days.
Aunt Colleen and I grew closer when my Dad got sick and when he passed away in January 2017 she was right there at our home for us and was a huge support to my mother Helen, a good friend and sister-in-law and she stuck by her with whatever she needed, and kept in touch with her, until my mother passed in December 2019 - they were good friends for each other. I was always grateful for the support she gave to my mother, my son Nathaniel and I appreciated it so much. Since both my parents have been gone, Aunt Colleen's love and support never wavered for me and we too kept in touch often and visited. The last time I saw her I went to the farm for a visit on September 29, a Sunday, to make sure she was okay and we sat and had coffee and talked for a couple hours and her mind was very reflective on all the years she had spent on the farm, and my final words to her in person that day, as I started to drive off down the driveway into the sunset, was "I Love You!" and she yelled "I Love You!" back, and I am happy about that now of course - and we called and texted after that too and my last text with her was Friday, the day before she passed and we left it at "I'll talk to you tomorrow."
I can never forget and it is within me now that Aunt Colleen was the first person to arrive at great speed to my aid when my son Nathaniel passed away extremely suddenly only last April and she was the last person to leave me -- not all can do that, I know, but not everyone would do that. My cup runneth over with gratefulness and love for my Aunt Colleen. I am so very sad that she will not now be in attendance at my son's interment next spring (she would have been there, I know) and also so very sad that she will never come to see me at my house, her brother's house, ever again. She was the closest person to my Dad I had left, our ally, my ally and I miss her dearly, I will always. -- But you see that was the kind of person Colleen was - if you were her family or close friend or someone she loved then she would do anything for you, anything to help out if you needed her, even if it was just being there.
She had a great life that we all wish was much longer, she was a kind, friendly, down to earth, fun, lovely and loving, fierce protector, who loved with all her heart. I am overwhelmed. -- The Photos: The first photo is of the Lockhart family in the 70s and it's Colleen's brothers and sisters and her mom Eliza, my grandmother, is sitting in the middle and Colleen is standing tall behind her and my Dad is standing in the back to her left, the second photo is myself and my son Nathaniel in September 2005 at Colleen's farm at the last corn roast we went to and the third photo is from July 2018 on the farm and it features some of Colleen's brothers and sisters and Colleen is seated in the middle, her husband is right behind her and my mom Helen is even there seated on the right.
Rest peacefully Aunt Colleen, say hello, love and a huge hug to everyone for us and I'll see you when I get there. Nathaniel and I love you forever, Laurie. xoxo
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Rachel mansfield posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Tait family on the passing of a great woman.
Colleen truly was a Gem , I will never forget her kindness to me throughout our many years of knowing one another.
Her love for her children and grandchildren, will always be one of my fondest memories of Colleen, I was lucky to get my hour or two a month with her for the last 16 years , I looked forward to every visit. She would beam with pride when she spoke of her sons! She would light up with every visit from her daughters or every trip she took to see them !
Her grandchildren though … they were her reason , for everything. She was so genuinely in love with each and every one of them !! Her absolute Pride and Joy !
Colleen will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.
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Lisa Schummer donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with Glenn and all the Tait family at this most difficult time- Walter, Lisa and Carol
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Lisa Schummer posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Glenn and all the Tait family. Colleen was a very caring and giving woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and over the coming months. Love, Walter, Lisa and Carol
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Jennifer Mulock-Watson posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
My condolences to the Tait family
such an amazing lady & great memories… RIP Colleen
❤️Jennifer Watson (Mulock)
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Laura Shurtliffe posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Corn Roast at the Farm, Colleen you will always be remembered for having the family together on many occasions, working hard to please everyone and creating great memories for us all. There are no words that can adequately express the great sorrow felt with your passing.....my condolences to the family.
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Jan Jordan lit a candle
Monday, November 18, 2024
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My thoughts are with all of you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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The family of Colleen Elwanda Tait uploaded a photo
Monday, November 18, 2024
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