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Peacefully in her bed at home in Port Hope with her children and friend Shelley by her side, Colleen Parnell (nee Hadwen) at 63 years of age. Daughter of the late Robert Hadwen and the late Eva McIvor (nee Montgomery). Cherished mother of Jacob Parnell (Tiffany Shea) and Jasmine Parnell (Brett MacMillan). Dear sister of Robert, Blair and Stephen. Cremation with a Celebration of Life to be held at later date. A special thank you to Dr. Mulé and Dr. Koneru, all the staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital and the Cancer Treatment Centre at NHH and the Saint Elizabeth nurses.
Dear Jake and Jasmine We were so sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. We have some great memories of the times we spent together at many hockey games with Jake and our boys. Colleen was always laughing, bubbly and kind. Sincere Condolences Randy, Deb and family
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Dear Jake and Jasmine, We were deeply saddened to hear about your Mothers' passing. She was very brave and fought the fight for a long time. We have many memories of being at the rink together and cheering on our kids. I hope that your shared memories give you some comfort and peace at this very difficult time. Sincerest Condolences, Brad, Debbie, Matt, Adam and Joe Wannamaker
To COLLEEN FAMILY; Knew you; mother for a very long time. And she was a lovely lady. for just as long and beyond. She will allwas be in my though and mind
Richard & Joni Rammler - February 20, 2021 Our hearts are with Jasmine & Jake & family at this most difficult time. Our deepest condolences to all. Heaven has a very special angel now, your Mom will truly be missed by so many. Please know we're always here for you. ? Joni & Richard, Lacey, Rich & families
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we got to know Colleen as a fellow out patient at the Clinic these past few years. A wonderful lady who lit up the clinic with her joie de vivre and infectious smile. So sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful soul. May we pray that we all face our end with as much grace and ourage that Colleen displayed. Our sincere condolences to her family.
Sending you all strength and healing in the coming days. Colleen had such a bubbly personality and was always a joy to be around. She will be missed by many. Treasure your memories!
Please accept my sincere condolences. She had a sparkle about her you could never forget . Sincerely Linda Sedgwick
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Sending you our heartfelt sympathy Jake and Jasmine of the passing of your Mom. Colleen was a beautiful bubbly soul who embraced life. Hold dearly all those fond memories! Jim and Jamie West
So sorry for your loss❤️ Colleen was such a loving, caring person. Always so positive, and always had a smile. She will be missed by so many people. Take care my friend.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My deepest condolences to the family. Colleen was such a wonderful fun loving woman and she always had such a pleasant smile and such a warm heart. You will be truly missed. R.I.P. Colleen✝️❤️??
Our sincere condolences to the family. Colleen was a kind hearted, generous, fun loving person and she will be missed by many. She always had a kind word and a ready smile. RIP my friend, I have happy memories of you that will live on. RIP.
My deepest condolences to Jake, Jasmine and family. Colleen was a beautiful person inside and out, truly heartbreaking she was taken too soon. Rest in peace Colleen, heaven has gained an amazing angel xoxo
Rest in Paradise my friend xoxoxo
I am so sorry to hear of Coleen’s passing. She was a kind and caring soul with a beautiful smile - taken way too soon. Condolences to the family.
I would just like to say that your Mom was a beautiful Person in & out !Colleen gave me many words of encouragement just 24 months ago when I was going through radiation treatment . She was a friend who was always there since I was 17yrs. old !!! Colleen will be so sadly missed XXX God Bless you Both Jacob and Jasmine and your families ~~~~
My deepest condolences. It is so sad that we cannot gather to show Colleen's children the amount of hearts that were touched and and enriched by their mothers kind and caring ways...she will be forever missed, especially at our girly get together...RIP Colleen...much love?
My heartfelt condolences. A dynamic high school friend whose cheerfulness, smile and abundant energy will be remembered. Rest In Peace Colleen.
Colleen was a lovely woman who was full of life and who cherished her friends and family. She will be missed by many. Thoughts are with family and friends during this difficult time.
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Rest In Peace Colleen
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob, Blair, Steve and families, So sorry to hear of Colleen's passing, it has been quite awhile since we last seen her but you could never miss her voice when she was around. Our thoughts are with you all during this most difficult time. Brad & Crystal
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult. I admired Colleen for her perseverance as she dealt with her illness. Always cheerful and positive when I saw her. Cherish your memories. She will surely be missed.
To Colleen’s family, please accept my sincere condolences. I was so saddened to hear of her passing. We were friends in high school and I will remember her always as a caring, warm, fun loving and spunky gal. She had a smile that would light up a room. May she Rest In Peace.
R.I.P Colleen
An absolute fire cracker and a joy to be around. So very sorry to hear of her passing. Our condolences to Jake and Jasmine and family.
My deepest condolences to all the family and friends. Colleen was a beautiful person, always had a special smile and the most friendly demeanor. Thinking of you all ❤
God love to you all,,,,Colleen's smile and spunk will always stay strong in our memories of a true energy force who touch our lives
A beautiful ray of sunshine. Will miss that amazing smile. Love u to the moon and back Colleen. Condolences to her children and family.
One of the best. A straight shooter. The world has lost a great one! Our wonderful memories of you will live on. Our condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Squeak.
Rest in peace my dear friend
So sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. Colleen was a shinning light wherever she went. I will always remember her smile and joy for life. She will truly be missed but not forgotten. My condolence to her children and brothers Bob, Blair and Stephen.
Our condolences to Colleen's family she was an amazing person and she will be surely missed by all whose lives she touched. Gail and Ryan Chisholm
I am sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. My deepest sympathy to her family. May she finally rest in peace.
A beautiful person . Always smiling . Positive vibes . Glowing personality . She truly has touched the hearts of anyone she knew. Your presence will be hugely missed .. RIP Colleen ? A true Warrior .. leader .. confidant .. idol ❤
I am sorry to read the news of Colleen passing. I knew her from when we were young. Any time you saw Colleen she was happy and had infectious sparkle in her eye. It made you wonder what was next! Please accept my condolences, she was a gift.
So very saddened to hear of Colleen's passing. She fought long and hard, always with a positive energy and smile. May all your happy memories sustain you through these difficult times. Sincere condolences. Kelly, Corey & Lee-Anne
so very sorry for your loss.my heart and prayers are with you all.
Sweet Colleen, so kind and full of sunshine, one of the happiest people we know! Sincere condolences to Jasmine, Jacob and Tiffany, Colleen's brothers and family, and especially her sisters, you know who you are! Colleen was an angel on earth, generous and smart, a fabulous hostess and party-thrower, artistic and musical, best seafood salad maker, classic dresser, A's fellow Sag, frequent traveler, fighter and WARRIOR, and amazing friend. You will always be loved and missed, and this place will never be the same without you. Rest in paradise Colleen, we'll see you on the other side ♡♡♡♡
Jake, Jasmine and family, our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. A bright and beautiful light extinguished far too soon. Shine on Colleen.
Our deepest sympathy on Colleen’s passing. She was such a vibrant, bubbly, creative and caring person. Rest in peace Squeak.
Our deepest sympathy on Colleen’s passing. She was such a vibrant, bubbly, creative and caring person. Rest in peace Squeak.
Our thoughts and prayers are with yous all. We all are goin to miss you colleen so much. We will always have our great memories that we all will cherish forever. Colleen will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
So sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. She was and will always be an incredible woman. She had an amazing ability to bring light and love into everything she did. Continue to shine bright beautiful lady?? ?❤
I am so very sorry for your incredible loss Jasmine and Jake. Your mom was one of a kind. Rest In Peace my sweet friend. When I look to the skies I know I will see your sparkle. Until we meet again.
Deepest sympathies to Jacob and Jasmine on the loss of their Mom. May Colleens strength be yours right now to help you through this difficult time. Shelley our hearts are also breaking for you old friend! Godspeed Vicky and Jim Tapscott
Jake & Jasmine...so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a special lady that will be missed by many! Hope all the wonderful memories help ease your grief. The Dudleys
Jacob and Jasmine So very sorry for your loss your mom was a great lady ?
Our sincere condolences to Colleens family. She was a wonderful, caring lady with an optimistic and happy attitude, who will be sadly missed. She fought long and hard. RIP dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers to her children and family and friends
I am so sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing.. Thinking of you all during this difficult time .. RIP Colleen Jill Ivatt
I am so sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. She was a very good friend of mine in childhood, and most specifically highschool. May your memories of your Mom carry you through your grief, she was such a ray of sunshine through her battle with cancer. Hugs
So sorry to hear this news, Colleen was such a kind, lovely lady with an infectious laugh. She always greeted you warmly, and made time to chat. Positive thoughts and prayers to her family and friends at this difficult time.
Sincere condolences to all the family. Colleen fought a hard battle and never gave up. RIP Colleen.
I'm so sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. She was a wonderful lady.
I am so sorry to hear about Colleen She was always smiling and so happy I can remember her coming to the old arena and she always knew your name She will be truly missed Thoughts and prayers are with you
So sorry to hear of Colleens passing.we have known each other our entire lives ...she was one of the most vibrant ..bubbly people I knew ....RIP squeak !!!
We are so sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. We will miss her smiling face and positive attitude at the Ganny Saturday afternoon's. Our deepest condolences to her family. Jeff & Jan
There was never a dull moment working with Colleen. Everywhere you went, everyone knew her - she had the gift for making friends and touching hearts.
My sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
To Colleen's family my deep condolences. I have known Colleen since we were teenagers playing ball against each other. What a giggle puss she was. Later as an adult in our 20's and even 30's we never missed having a long chat over a cold one in the ball park. She was a great person and well loved not just by her family. So sorry. Karen Hall, aka Morty
Jasmine and Jake, I am truly sorry for your loss. As you know, your Mom was an exceptional lady. We had many great times together that I will cherish. Especially our “Thirsty Thursdays”.?
. Coleen was such a beautiful free spirit with a lovely smile and infectious laugh. She was so creative, energetic and a lot of fun. I cherish my memories of her. My sincere condolences to Coleen’ family At this very sad time.
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To Colleen's family, Thinking of all you during this difficult time. So many memories of a wonderful fun loving person! Colleen fought hard. May she rest in peace. Eileen Sheppard and Mike Pronk
I didn't know Colleen for very long but she was always a ray of warm sunshine! Rest in peace ?
Our condolence to the family. I will miss Colleen's smile, sense of humor and our conversions. Hugs to all.
Dear Jasmine and Jake, Ken and I were so very sorry to read of your Mom's passing. She was such a cheerful, smiling gal! Always a smile on her face whenever we saw her, either at the Sub Shop or the hockey rink, always cheerful....even after her treatments. We know you will miss her dearly. Ken and Jennifer Litton
So sorry to hear about your friend Shelley
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Jasmine & Jacob Our deepest sympathies to you and your family Please know we are here for you if you need anything Chris & Ellen Cook
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Farewell to a wonderful person who dealt adversity a smile to always remember. Condolences to Coleen's family may she rest in peace.
Dear Cuz; Even when you were little you never gave up or gave in. You have fought a long battle and now it is time to find those lost earrings and party! With lots of fond memories, Love Linda and Bob and family
So sorry for your loss ! I have lots if great memories. She will be missed! Sending hugs to u Jacob & jasmine
Colleen, You gave your all to fight this cancer, may you RIP. My deepest condolences to Jake and Jasmine.
Many happy memories of our childhood days at Burnham School. My condolences to the Hadwen/Parnell families.
Colleen had such a bright, sweet and happy light. Always smiling, always positive. Her lovely charm and uplifting aura will be so missed by so many. My deepest sympathies to her children and family and her friends, like myself, who will remember her life and fun times in Cobourg from classmates to adulthood. Rest well ❤️
I just can't believe that Colleen is gone. She fought so long and so hard and never gave up. I am going to miss you my dear friend. You are now flying high and out of pain. We will meet up again. Jacob and Jasmine, I am thinking of you both and sending your my condolences.
On behalf of Theresa and I, we would like to send our condolences to Jake, Jasmine and the rest of the family. Colleen always had a smile on her face and was always a joy to be around, wherever and whenever we met. May she rest in peace.
Heartfelt condolences Jasmine, Jake and family. Colleen was such a warrior through all this and she will be missed. RIP Colleen
Colleen we will miss you and your sweet disposition!! Rip dear friend.
So sorry to hear of Colleens passing. She was definitely one of a kind. My deepest condolences to the family.
To the Parnell family I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts to the family at this difficult time. May she rest forever in peace. Judy Ferguson
I am so sorry to hear of my cousin Colleen's death. Our families spent a lot of time together when we were kids. I can remember her sketch books full of slim young women in beautiful flowing clothes. She loved to draw and create such beauty. My thoughts are with her children, friends and her brothers Bob, Blair and Steve. I will always remember Colleen with fondness.
Such a sweet cheerful person with alot of fight in her! I have missed seeing you at the Dental office. Rest easy Colleen ❤
My deepest condolences. Colleen was one of a kind. We grew up together Her endless smile will always be remembered. She and will be forever in our hearts!
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Jasmine and Jake, my condolences to you both. RIP Colleen ??
To the family of Colleen, We are very sorry to learn of Colleen's passing. As a cousin of the Cable family we have known Colleen for a long time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Anne and Paul Burnham
So sorry to hear about the loss of Colleen. We spoke recently about the Hadwen family history. A great lady gone to soon. Hugs to all.
Sincere condolences Jasmine, Jake and family. Colleen is truly an angel. She will be missed by many.
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My condolences to Colleen’s family ?RIP LOVELY LADY YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY
Bob, Steve, Blair and families. We are sorry to hear of Colleens passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May your memories help today and in the days ahead? RIP Colleen
Deepest condolences Jasmine and Jake. Thoughts are with you guys.
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Jasmine and Jake...we are so sorry to hear about your dear Mom's passing. She was a kind and friendly soul. Know our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead. "What the Heart once owned will never be forgotten"...Take Care
Colleen was a trouper. She might have been small in stature, but she was a mighty warrior who fought her battle with breast cancer courageously, with kindness and humour right to the end. She loved life and missed out on none of it. Fly free my friend, you're an Angel now!
We are truly saddened to learn of Colleen's passing. Always had time to stop and talk and laugh about the past. She was one of a kind. Cherish the memories always.
Colleen gave this cancer a great fight, what a wonderful lady taken from us far to soon. my condolences go out to all the family, may she rest in peace .
Blair, Steve, and families please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved sister. I had the pleasure of going to school and competing with 'Squeak '. The laughter, pain, choice words we spoke will be cherished memories for me always. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. Best smile. My condolences to Colleen's family and many friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Colleen's family. I had the pleasure of knowing Colleen in high school and then met up again when our kid's were in hockey at the same time in Baltimore.
We were so shocked to her of Colleen's passing, she was always so bubbly. She will truly be missed, our condolences to her family. Our prayers are with you all. Len and Cindy Murphy
So very sad to hear that Colleen has passed. Memories go wsy back to the days when she and my young sister Pat started school together. Sincere sympathy to her children and to her brothers
RIP Colleen, Last few years we haven’t been close but your still my sister, you will always be sadly missed, quietly remembered. No longer in our life, but still in our hearts. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near. You will be missed sister?? Thoughts and prayers to both Jasmine and Jacob
Jasmine, Jake and Family My sincere sympathies in the loss of Colleen. Always a smile on her face and an upbeat approach to life. May you all cherish her memories. Remember the fun times.
My heart is heavy. Colleen , such a friendly and happy lady , even during her battle. May she now rest. Heaven just gained an angel
Jacob and Jasmine, with heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mom Colleen. May the love, prayers and support of your family and friends bring you comfort during this most difficult time. We have known Colleen since our teenage years. Shared a lot of good times. We will miss her. Love Doug & Deb
I'm sorry to hear of her passing, condolences to the family
So sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. Our condolences to Colleen's family and friends.My husband and I worked with her at the Metropolitan Store in Cobourg in 1975/76.She was so friendly and a very nice person.She will be very sadly missed.R.I.P Colleen.
I was so saddened to hear of Colleen's passing. We were old friends from way back - from her days both at South Cramahe and East Northumberland. It has been quite some time since I seen her, but when our paths did cross several years ago she was still the same bubbly girl I remember from our time in school. Please know that we are thinking of all her family at this time - Jacob, Jasmine and all her brothers. May your memories bring you comfort.
To Colleens Family! It is with great sadness that we lost Colleen after such a long hard battle! She fought a very long battle for many years! What a strong woman she was! She is now at peace! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time! May she rest in peace! Charles and Elaine Churchill
I will always remember her fun personality and the good times playing ball with Colleen. Rest In Peace my friend. ❤️
All our thoughts and prayers Jasmine Jake and family your mom was a lovely lady and will be missed ?❤️
So sorry to hear of Colleen’s passing, I worked with at the bank years ago. Very friendly and pleasant to work with.
My deepest sympathy on the huge loss of Colleen. A true gem of a lady...
My sincerest condolences to the family. R.I.P. Colleen. You will be missed. ❤️
So sorry to hear of Colleens death ! We were high school friends and shared some good times !