Brian James Colville
1949 - 2023
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Martha Rutherford Conrad pledged to donate to Kirby Church Bookstore
Monday, January 22, 2024
Brian took this crazy bookstore I started and grew it into a beautiful thing. I remain in awe of him
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Ross Wannan pledged to donate to Kirby Church Bookstore
Thursday, December 14, 2023
sorry for your loss. Condolences to the entire Colville family.
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Jeremy Forward posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Thank you , Brian, for your cheerful and warm presence among the staff and students at BHS. You always had time to talk and listen and provided timely support where necessary . And you didn’t mind when a soccer playing colleague won the annual hockey pool twice!! Sincere condolences to all the family.
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Laura Stere posted a condolence
Monday, December 11, 2023
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. He was so good to the staff and students at Kirby PS, by opening the doors to the Kirby Church and allowing the students to explore the books and giving them each a gift of a free book. Staff too. His family and community will miss him so much. Thinking of you all.
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Kathy and Nancy Le Gresley posted a condolence
Friday, December 8, 2023
Mr. Colville, as I knew him best, was a great teacher. I loved his classes and always looked forward to finding his name an my timetable during my time at BHS. Ever ready with a smile, he was one of those teachers who always made me feel welcomed and appreciated. The thing I think I treasure most about him, though, is the friendship he shared with my dad. He was one of those friends that we always knew could be counted upon, not only before my dad's passing, but after as well. One of my last and fondest memories of him is the image I have of him stopping by the side of the road to help my dad who had managed to get himself and his lawn mower stuck in the ditch at the edge of our property. Brian and Ruthe had just happened to be passing by and were the first ones to stop to help. What a blessing he was to our family; whenever I think of him, I can't help but smile. Our sincerest condolences to your family at this difficult time from my mom and me.
Kathy and Nancy Le Gresley (Nancy is the wife of Farncomb Le Gresley, a colleague from Brian's years at BHS; Kathy is Farncomb and Nancy's daughter.)
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John Kreisz posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Very sad to hear about Brian. I have wonderful memories of his help with students at Bowmanville High School. He helped many teachers and students. Thank you Brian!
John Kreisz
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Karl Wunderlich posted a condolence
Sunday, December 3, 2023
I was sad to hear of the passing of Brian. I first met Brian when I was a student at BHS. Our paths would cross in the community at school events or at the Kirby Church Book Store. I go to the Book Store 2 or 3 times a year and I will miss our chats. He always asked about my family and how things were at my school. He was genuinely interested in people and our community.
At a Grade 8 Graduation for his granddaughter and my daughter, his granddaughter won the Science award and my daughter won the Athletic Award. My father taught Physical Education at Courtice SS and Brian taught Science at BHS. When we commented on this Brian smiled at me and said. "Looks like the Board got those hires right!"
He will be greatly missed.
With Sympathy,
Karl Wunderlich
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Maria Kraemer pledged to donate to Kirby Church Bookstore
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Sorry to hear about your dad passing away.
Such a kind and community man.
Maria Kraemer
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Tiffany Brooks posted a condolence
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Dear Mrs.Colville and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Colville’s passing. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Tiffany (Rowe) Brooks and family
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Diane Rowe posted a condolence
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Dear Ruthe and family,
I am very saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. I hope that your wonderful memories of him help you during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Diane Rowe
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Carolin Martin pledged to donate to Kirby Church Bookstore
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Thinking of your family♥️. Love Ted and Carolin
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Dan O’Toole posted a condolence
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Brian was a ray of light in our town of Orono, always ready with a wave, a smile or a chat. He loved his family, his community and that book store. Every time I pass it, I think of Brian, and that will happen even more so now. We lost a good man. RIP Brian
Dan O’Toole
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Victoria Austin lit a candle
Friday, December 1, 2023
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Bruce and I are saddened to hear of Brian's passing. We always enjoyed seeing Brian at the arena or just around town. My father in law would brag how he taught Brian in high school. Brian loved his family and told me what each of his grandchildren were currently involved in. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Ruthe and family. RIP Brian❤️
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Lisa Davenport posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2023
Our thoughts are with the Colville family. Much love from all of us. From my Sister & I, who along with Mom & Dad felt Brian's permanent presence at the rink growing up & now with my own children hearing him cheer from the pitch sidelines at soccer. My Mom will truly miss updates from Brian during our visits to the Kirby Church Bookstore. Our community has lost an incredible person. Brian, you will be missed.
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Erin OToole posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2023
My sincere condolences. Brian was a wonderful person. He was a guidance councillor who ran my co-op term at BHS and it was great to work with him on local projects and storied Colville family military history. A true gentleman. RIP.
Erin O’Toole
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Carmen & Ted Hurren posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. His legacy of kindness, generosity and positiveness will live on not only in his children and grandchildren but in so many people that he encountered. Brian will always be remembered and missed.
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Jennifer Kearns posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2023
As a parent, Brian took the support of his children to another level. While the rest of us were still sleeping on a work-day morning, Brian was up and driving his children to Barrie for figure skating practice. Katie and Adam were delivered back to school and Brian made it to his Guidance Office at BHS, ready for a full day as head of Guidance. Not many of us would take on such a commitment. I remember him always smiling in his thoughtful way as he assessed a situation from a counsellor’s perspective. While he has been retired for a few years now, those of us who worked with him at KPR will remember him with respect and sadness at his passing. To his family, I am sending condolences and this small memory as a sign of the highest regard I had for him.
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Keith and Lois Worden posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2023
Our neighbourhood and community has lost a fine man. Brian has left his legacy as a person of integrity and sincerity. In his quiet and reserved manner he was a true leader. His generosity in sharing his time and skills with the wider community will be felt long into the future. He was a wonderful role model for his family, students, neighbours and friends. Brian will be missed, but he has left this world a better place for his life's actions. We extend our best wishes to Brian's family, many of whom are our neighbours and friends as they seek to find peace in this time of great loss.
Keith and Lois Worden
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Brad Lucas posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2023
Attended BHS with Brian and met again in Kingston at a student rooming house. Brian always struck me as a gentle, intelligent person. The obvious affection and respect on the part of people who knew him later in life, whether family or community, are testaments to his character. I am happy that my father was instrumental in bringing Brian back to his hometown; Bowmanville and Orono are greatly blessed by his presence, which lives on.
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Jodi Brydon posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2023
I am so sorry to read of Brian’s passing, I felt so blessed to know him and Ruth and to be able to teach many of his grandchildren painting in our classes he let me hold at the Kirby church. I think the classes got me interested in collecting books! lol Such an amazing man with a very big heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn his loss.
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Natela & Alessandro pledged to donate to Kirby Church Bookstore
Thursday, November 30, 2023
It was always a pleasure to chat with Brian at the Kirby Church. His absence will be felt tenfold.
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BN posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing and my thoughts are with his family and friends. I’m not even from the area and live two hours away but I stopped at the bookstore twice while driving through that way. Once in August and once only a few weeks ago. Brian was my cashier both times and was a pleasure to speak with. Back in August he was really excited about an antique book he had just found that morning and wanted to show me it when I was paying for my books. I didn’t even know his name or really know him, but I remembered how passionate he seemed about books.
I followed the bookstore Instagram and saw their post just now about Brian and was very sad to read. I know this isn’t much of a memory compared to what others have wrote, but I certainly remembered him as soon as I saw the news and he made an impression on me in only my two visits to the shop. I’m so sorry to his family and friends.
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Brian & Cathy Haick lit a candle
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Wishing you, Ruthe and family, comfort and peace during this difficult time. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family. Brian will be missed.
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Dennis(Sully)and Emily Sullivan posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Dear Ruthe and Family - We are so sorry about Brian’s passing. He truly was a great gentleman. He did so much for the community and he was always so happy. My the love of your family help all of you during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Dennis(Sully) and Emily Sullivan
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Karen Colville lit a candle
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Loving strength to the family. Brian was always kind and he would stop and take a moment to chat He was such an excellent role model to so many of the lives he touched during his teaching career and during retirement. .Whether it was the skating rink with the Grandkids, or at the Orono cafe, book store. Where ever we would run into him in town, He inspired us to be more active in community and to be more involved.
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Gord Robinson posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2023
TO RUTH & FAMILY
BRIAN WAS A VERY DEDICATED PERSON FOR HIS COMMUNITY
HE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO VOLUNTEER HIS TIME
AND HELP OUT WHEREVER HE COULD FOR THE ORONO FAIR, ORONO ARENA & THE CLARKE MUSEUM
AND HE DIDN'T MIND GOING TO THE HORSE RACES WHERE I THINK WE MET
I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SIT ON BOARDS WITH BRIAN AND HIS INPUT & KNOWLEDGE WAS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED
RUTH & FAMILY
CHERISH THE MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF BRIAN
HE DID SO MUCH FOR OUR COMMUNITY
GORD& SHERRY ROBINSON
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Trish Whealy posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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I am so very sorry for your loss, Brian was a wonderful man. Brian was volunteering at the bingo at the Orono United Church when I first met him. I remember him paying me when I won my first bingo, he had such a big smile on his face. My next encounter was at the Kirby Church Book Store. He was so knowledgeable about the books and I loved to read his synopses in the paper. I took his advice a number of times. My last encounter with Brian was at the Craft and Bake Sale at the Kirby Church, he was so proud of his grandkids and introduced them to me when I was checking out. My most sincere condolences to all Brian’s family, he will be missed by so many. RIP Brian.
Trish Whealy
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Kathryn Richards posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2023
So sad to hear this news. Condolences to family. One of my favourite teachers at BHS. Always had a smiley face when we went to Kirby bookstore.
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Andrea Hester pledged to donate to Kirby Church Bookstore
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Brian was a very special man, beloved in the community. It was such a joy to run into him.
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Andrea Anfossi and Simon Walker posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Simon and I are so sad to hear that the world has lost such a kind soul. Brian was a mentor to us when we first began teaching. He was part of that great group of folks who carried the torch and stood up for what was right for kids. We learned to not take ourselves or the system too seriously, staunch advice in our formative years. He was a wonderful man with a welcome smile and a subtle sense of humour. He loved his family and beamed whenever we would run into him and ask about his grandchildren. Condolences to his family.
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Ron & Carol Sutch posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Dear Ruthe and Family,
We are saddened to hear of Brian's passing and hope that the fond memories you share help you through this difficult time.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know others are thinking of you .
Ron & Carol
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Shelley Abernethy lit a candle
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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So very sorry to hear this of Mr Colville. Mr Colville was a great teacher and a wonderful person. It was always nice seeing him in the community and always making a point of smiling and saying hello when you did see him. May all your lovely memories help you through this difficult time. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Shelley Abernethy
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Carole Roughley & Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
To Mark, Melissa, Ruth and your entire Family - a sad time. Our hearts go out to you. Just this past summer
While donating books Brian gave me the tour of the main floor of the Church - I hadn’t been in for a long time. He radiated with pride in what the KCB has accomplished and that smile as he updated me on your Family (especially the Grandchildren) was immeasurable.- he was beaming. Brian always took the time to be kind and oh so pleasant when communicating with others. He will be missed.
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Tim Lemieux posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Very sorry to hear Brian passed away. Our dad taught with him at BHS and we have lots of fun memories of visiting the Colvilles as kids. Condolences to the whole family!
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Shelly McGuey posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Colville families, Brian well be dearly missed always saying hi when he came for his dog food at the Orono Co-op.
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Cecile Bowers posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
I am so sad to hear of Brian’s passing, he was neighbour to my Murdoch cousins, that is how we first met. I knew his parents very well, and his sister Jill. Also got to see him at work at the Kirby Church Bookstore, he was so devoted to it. You will be sadly missed Brian, but you have left such great memories of your kindness, devotion, your assistance helping many students, plus hope the bookstore continues. You will never be forgotten.
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Donna Hooey posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
We are so sorry Brian lost the battle but it was a pleasure to know him. My twin sister Bonnie Reid was always telling me what he was doing at the church and book store. He was a treasure to all who knew him. His love and faith will live on in all who knew him. His family will have a big hole to fill in their family but he left them lots of memories to fill it. Bless you all.
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Jim & Barb Potter posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
To the Colville family we are very sorry for your loss. Brian was always a very positive person especially as a sports fan and supporter. He we be deeply missed.
Our thoughts are with the entire family.
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Jacky Frederick (Chamberlain) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Mr.Colville was a wonderful teacher and it was great to run into him at the arena last skating season. My sincere condolences to his family.
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Martha Hendrikx posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
To the entire Colville family. Our families have been intertwined since 1976 when Brian taught Mark then myself at BHS, then Ruth and Melissa taught our kids then we worked together at the fair. Brian always had a smile and loved to catch up whenever and wherever we met up. Such a great loss to the community and to the family. Condolences from all of the Hendrikx's
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Kait posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Deepest sympathies to family and friends. Mr. Colville was a wonderful teacher and I loved the my kids got to meet and hang out with him at the Kirby Church book sale. A truly special man that always had a kind word and sparkle in his eye. Love and light.
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Darcy Veitch posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Colville, more because of hockey than a teacher. He knew my father played and I followed in his footsteps. As a goalie, he always asked about my games and I'll never forget his face after a fighting suspension...."Yeah, just like your dad!" Shaking his head and laughing. Always there with a joke, advice or a shoulder, the educational system lost a great teacher, but the world lost an even better person. My sincerest condolences to all.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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We love you Uncle Brian and will miss your ever present pride in your family and community. We will keep our ears open for good bad jokes that would make you chuckle. XO
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Ian Dewell lit a candle
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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I was very sorry to hear this news. Kathleen and I had a great chat with Brian at the book store a few months back and we really enjoyed the time he took to regale us about the history of the church and his time there. For me, I’ll always remember Mr. C. on the side of the soccer pitch, cheering our band of hooligans on. He will be missed and he leaves for the next place a true local legend. My deepest sympathy along with gratitude for having known the man.
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Carolyn Webb lit a candle
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Mr Colville was a great teacher. May he rest in eternal peace. My sincere condolences to family and friends.
Carolyn Webb
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Danny Wilcox posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
I remember him well never had him as a Teacher but I played hockey with him after school hours, he was such a nice person and seen him at the Peterborough Speedway many time. So sorry to hear of your loss think of the Family
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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