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Blair Douglas McColl passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2022 at his residence at the age of 61. Blair was born on May 16, 1961, in Cobourg, Ontario. Son of Hugh Reginald McColl (1977) and Marie Lillian McColl- Behm (nee: Sandercock). Brother to Reginald (Heather), Warren (Mary Ellen), Scott (Barb), Penny Anne (Paul) and Wanda. Blair retired from General Motors in Oshawa after 30 years of service and lived a quiet life in Cobourg. Although his life was not easy. He over came his alcoholism and lived the best he could with his daily health challenges. Blair is best remembered for his love of fishing, his endless gift of gab and his jovial laughter. A visitation will take place at MacCoubrey Funeral Home Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 2:00 – 3:00PM followed by a service at 3:00PM. Friends and family will then be welcomed to a reception at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home reception room following the completion of the service. Cremation to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Reg and Heather, thinking of you at this time of family loss. We send our condolences. Anne and Paul.
Although I only knew Blair &his brother Scott I knew Blair when he dated Janet she had 2 sons I only remember the youngest son James I have only seen Blair once in many years as I moved away from cobourg in Oct of 1999 I saw him 1 time I was there in cobourg he told me he finally quit drinking I was very glad to hear that may you rip Blair tou eere a lot of laughs RIP my friend he knew me as Marie Broegelmann
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family. RIP Blair.
So sorry to hear of Blair’s passing. Condolences to the McColl family!
Condolences to the McColl family
So sorry for your loss Marie condolences to you and all your family
Rest in Peace Goober,condolences to the McColl family.
So sorry to hear of Blairs passing...I remember his smile being so infectious. My condolences to the McColl family. May he finally be at rest.
I am so sorry to learn of Blair's passing. Many, many memories from our Baltimore days. To Marie, Reg and Heather, Warren, Scott ,Penny and Wanda, please accept my sincere condolences. How time flies by. I know Marie gets in touch with Dad, from time to time, but it would be great to get together some time and reminisce about the good old days. Sincerely, Bill and Carm.
I grew up with the McColl family and remember Blair for his quick wit and sense of humour. We had many laughs in public school. I am so sorry and my sincerest condolences to the family.
Dear Reg and Heather and the McColl Family, Sincere condolences to you and your family during your period of mourning. Know that we are thinking of you. Blair Douglas McColl May 16, 1961 - December 24, 2022 ~ REST IN PEACE ~
Reg, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your bother. My condolences to you and your family.
Our deepest condolances Reg and Heather
My condolences to the McColl family, so sorry for your loss.
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother, Blair. He sounds like a wonderful man who loved to entertain others with his wit and humour. Condolences to the entire family.
Reg and Heather and family. We are sorry for your loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Chalice Children's Sponsorship Programme
Warren, Mary Ellen and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the sudden loss of Warren’s brother, Blair. May he rest in peace. And May God grant you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Blair was my favourite guy. He was always thankful for the Community Care rides I provided. I will miss him. Our car conversations were always interesting. Rest In Peace.
Our condolences to all the family. RIP Blair
Warren, Mary Ellen, Marie and the entire family. I was so shocked and sorry to hear about Blair's sudden passing. I only talked with him a couple of times over the years but I remember he was a lovely man. R.I.P Blair.
My condolences to all the family. We shared many laughs in our younger days. RIP Blair
Sending my condolences.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Blair’s passing. I will hold my memories of him close. Sending my deepest condolences to his family. So sorry I am unable attend his service. I am not feeling well and don’t want to get anyone sick. Please know you are all in My thoughts. Connie
My condolences to the McColl Family. RIP Blair 🙏
Dear Reg, Heather & McColl Family Sorry for your loss as you know I worked and rode on the same van with Blair for awhile Blair was a fun fellow on the van always called me Evie Deepest sympathy God Bless Eva
My condolences.
We are so sorry regarding the passing of Blair. Wish we were there. We will try and listen on line. Aunt Mary and Uncle John
My sincere sympathy to the McColl family on Blair’s passing.
So sorry to hear of your loss Marie and family. Blair we always hold a special place in my 💖.
My condolences to the family. Had known Blair from GM truck plant, we all had lots of fun, laughter and yes his gift of gab. RIP Blair.
Blair truly was a good person. I shared many laughs with him at GM. He had such a positive attitude and it was a pleasure to know him. Wendy Southward
Sorry to hear about Blair's passing ,we all had lots of laughs with him at GM, RIP Blair
Please accept Karen and my, deepest sympathy on Blairs passing. I will remember him as a kind and gentle man. Don & Karen Emond
Reg and Heather So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Reg and the McColl family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of Blair.
Reg & Heather - Sorry to read of your brother's passing. Thinking of you, your mother and siblings.
My heartfelt condolences to Reg and Heather, and the McColl family.
Marie, our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of Blair. Ray, Bonnie, Daisy & Harry
My condolences to the McColl family.
My condolences to the McColl family.
Warren and Mary Ellen McColl and family: Our sincere condolences on the passing of Blair. He thought the world of his older brother Warren and enjoyed his visits to Chatham.
Marie & Family: We were sorry to learn of Blair passing on. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you Reg and Heather ,Marie, Scott and all the McColl family ,sending sincere condolence.
My condolences to Blair’s family. I worked with Blair in stamping at GM.
Condolences to the family and friends.
The McColl Family Very sorry to hear the news…. RIP
Reg and Heather and the McColl family…so sorry to hear about Blair’s passing…I have many fond memories of the old Baltimore neighborhood when we were all kids…RIP
Condolences to the families of Blair. He was a good fellow & always up for a friendly chat. RIP.
My condolences to the McColl family , I've know Blair for many years & was very saddened by his passing, R.I.P. Goober
My condolences to the McColl family. R.I.P. Blair
My deepest condolences. Blair always had a quick smile, nice guy. May you find peace with your loss Sincerely Coralee
We are so very sorry to hear this sad news . Condolences to Blair’s family .
Reg & Heather. So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
To the McColl family… I am very sorry to hear of Blair’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May memories of happier times help you through this very difficult time. RIP Blair Lori (Ferguson) Vout
Marie and all the Mccoll family. Our Condolences on the passing of Blair.
Dear Mc Coll family, Please except our deepest condolences at this most difficult time. We have known the Mc Coll family since childhood growing up in Baltimore. RIP Blair 🌹🙏🏻
Reg & Heather We are so very sorry to hear of Blair’s passing. Thoughts & prayers are with You all at this time Brent, Penny, Levi, Brody & Kody
I helped Blair turn his back yard into a peaceful oasis many years ago.....great guy to deal with...my condolences to his family
Dear Reg and Heather. Sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of you and sending love and sympathy.
Heather & Reg, we are so sorry for your loss. Always difficult to loose a family member at this time of the year. Sending hugs!
We were very sad to hear of Blair's passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish all the good memories that you have and hold them close to your hearts Wendy and Rick
Blair was a great person. Condolences to his family and friends. Sorry for your loss.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Blair, and my thoughts are with you and your family. Mark
Reg and Heather, so very sorry for your loss. A sad time for your family..
My sincere condolences to the McColl family. My prayers are with you all.
Dear family. I am saddened to hear of Blair's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Blair at the G.M stamping plant over a three year period. He was a great guy to work with and his sense of humor and positive attitude always made for a fun day at work. He will be missed.
Reg and Heather So sorry for the passing of Reg's brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.