Obituary for Colin Robert MacConnachie
Born in Callander, Scotland, Colin traveled far and wide with the Royal Highland Fusiliers. From 1952 he served in Malaysia, Aden, Cyprus, Germany, Singapore and Northern Ireland. After 25 years with the RHF, Colin retired from the army and moved his family to the south of England where he worked for Shell UK in London
for another 20 years.
In 2002 Colin emigrated to Garibaldi Highlands, BC, with his wife Jeanette and son Stuart. Enjoying many years golfing, participating in the Sun Run, volunteering at the 2010 Olympics, and giving too many candies to his grandchildren. Colin will be missed by his wife Jeanette of 63 years, his children Colin Jr (Christine), Alan (Nancy), Fiona (John) and his grandchildren Andrew, Robert, Callum, Caitlin, Lily, Robyn and Fern, and great granddaughter Marie. Colin is predeceased by his son Stuart.
A service will be held for Colin at Squamish Funeral Chapel on Friday December 16th at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hilltop House Support Society.
for another 20 years.
In 2002 Colin emigrated to Garibaldi Highlands, BC, with his wife Jeanette and son Stuart. Enjoying many years golfing, participating in the Sun Run, volunteering at the 2010 Olympics, and giving too many candies to his grandchildren. Colin will be missed by his wife Jeanette of 63 years, his children Colin Jr (Christine), Alan (Nancy), Fiona (John) and his grandchildren Andrew, Robert, Callum, Caitlin, Lily, Robyn and Fern, and great granddaughter Marie. Colin is predeceased by his son Stuart.
A service will be held for Colin at Squamish Funeral Chapel on Friday December 16th at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hilltop House Support Society.