MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
Friday, September 22nd, 2023
3:00 pm
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
Friday, September 22nd, 2023
6:45 pm
St. Peter's Anglican Church
240 College St., Cobourg
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023
11:30 am
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Colin Slade announce his passing at Ed’s House, Cobourg on Friday, September 15 th , 2023 in his 85th year. Colin passed peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Born in London England, Colin immigrated to Canada with his parents and three siblings in1952. Married to his high school sweetheart, Laureen in 1961. After a long and accomplished career in Human Resources, Colin found his true calling as a professor and mentor to young business professionals at St. Lawrence College, Kingston ON. He was a longtime member of the Masonic Order and a dedicated Shriner. Colin never hesitated to selflessly offer support and kindness to anyone in need. He will always be remembered for the mischievous twinkle in his eye and his generous heart. He enjoyed nothing more than cooking up a big cottage breakfast for the large group of friends and family he always assembled. Colin was a social butterfly, loving his morning coffee group chats and regularly hosting friends and family. Colin was the beloved husband of Laureen (nee Hamilton). And father of: Colleen Fairholme (James), and Heather Stratford (Andrew). He will be greatly missed by his siblings: Peter Slade (Sharon), Wendy Stirling (Gary), and Pam Gilroy (Wayne). Cherished granddad to: Emily Stratford Bolduc (Philippe), Charles Fairholme (Victoria), Nicholas Stratford (Laura), Sarah Stratford, and Jackson Stratford, and great-granddad to Navene Fairholme. Uncle “C” to: Christopher Slade, Stephanie Slade, Jaqueline Stirling, Carolyn Stirling, Mathew Theal, Phil Gilroy, and Stacey Gilroy. He was also the godfather to Kim Burke, Bobbly Collard (deceased), Sheri Hildebrant Robert, Laura Vanderlip, and Jessica Slade. He will be missed by extended family and friends. The family would like to acknowledge the kind care of the wonderful staff at NHH Cancer Center and Ed’s House. Donations in memory of Colin may be made to Ed’s House or Shriners Hospital for Children - Canada. Friends and family will be invited to a visitation at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Friday September 22nd from 3-7 pm. A Masonic Service, Ontario Lodge #26 Port Hope will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home on Friday at 6:45. A funeral service will be held in St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Cobourg on Saturday September 23rd at 11:30 am.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Laureen and Family, we are so sad to have just learnt of Colin’s passing. We remember fondly your stay here with us in the UK and our visits to your home and the Cottage. He was such a gentleman and his warmth and generosity will always remain in our hearts. God bless you Laureen and all the family. Ian & Margo xx
Laureen and family, We just heard of Colin’s passing. We are so sorry to hear this. He was such a gentleman. He will be missed. Sending hugs your way, Dave and Allison Quantrill
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Shriners Hospital for Children - Canada
We are very sorry to hear of Colin's passing. I have many fond memories of spending time with him at family gatherings.
Dear Laureen and family, I had the privilege of working for Colin while he was chairman of the Port Hope CLG. He was kind, generous, enthusiastic and fair. Plus just a lovely man. I remember his love for his girls and Blue and the community. I will miss knowing he is sharing this world with me. Sandy Holmes
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Shriners Hospital for Children - Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
My sincere condolences Laureen & Family ❤️
Laureen and family, I was very sorry to hear of Colins passing. I found his obituary just today, and was pleased to see that there was going to be a Masonic service. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Charles Mullett St. John's the Evangelist Church Bancroft
Heather and Family I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Difficult days lie ahead but you have so much love and support surrounding you. Thinking of you, and the entire family. Andrea Anderson
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Laureen and family We are so sorry for you loss. We treasured our friendship with you and Colin and have happy memories when we pass your lovely old home on the highway. Our thoughts are with you all Jane and Bob
Laureen, we remember Colin as a fine, stalwart Christian man, dedicated to his family, and very proud of his daughters and grandchildren. He was faithful in his belief in Christ, and always supportive to his church family. We have missed you both at St Alban's. Though we sometimes had differing political ideas, he was invariably respectful of our points of view and brought kindness and humour to every situation. He was fun to spar with, because we knew he cared more about us than about making his point. May the comforting Spirit of God be close to you as you go forward. With love, Mary and Don
I had Colin as a teacher in 07 to 09. He was wonderful and caring. I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Laureen, Colleen and Heather. So sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Colin was a great guy and friend to all.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
My most sincere condolences to the Slade family. Colin was a dear, dear friend to me, and I will sadly miss him.
Dear Laureen and family. Alice and I are sad to learn of Colin's passing. Laureen, we are very sorry for your loss. We appreciated Colin's friendship and enjoyed many a laugh with Colin. We will miss his witty comments. Please know we are thinking of you. Alice and Catharine
So sorry to hear of Colin's passing. My condolences to Laureen and family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Shriners Hospital for Children - Canada
Heather , Andrew and family. We are deeply saddened to read of the passing Colin. We offer our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Xo
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Shriners Hospital for Children - Canada
Such a sad loss. We valued his friendship for many years through the Grantham Police Boys Band, a co-worker at Met Life and a wonderful next door neighbour. So many memories of backyard parties, BBQ's and shared laughs. RIP Colin. Sending our love to Laureen, Colleen, Heather and their extended family and sharing their grief. God Bless.
Colin, my two brothers Bob and Rick and I played in the Grantham Township Police Boys Band many years ago. Condolences to the Slade family at this difficult time. Paul Collard
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Aunt Laureen, Colleen, Heather and Families Thinking of you all during this most difficult time, I will never forget my time shared with the Slade Family. Uncle Colin was truly one of a kind, and I was fortunate to have known him. May you find strength in his memories, a heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved. Much Love Leeann
My condolences to you all and prayers.
Heather, Andrew and family, it wouldn’t be a hockey game if your Dad/Grandpa wasn’t there cheering the boys on! He was the epitome of the perfect hockey Grandpa! Always positive and happy whether we won or lost. Thinking of you in your time of loss.
Heather, Andrew and family. I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing Heather. He was a beautiful human - with a wonderful heart. We are sending our sincere condolences to you all and especially thinking about your mom at this time. Louise, Chris, Colin and Cody
Our hearts are broken to lose our dear friend, Colin, a friendship of nearly sixty years. Our love and prayers are with you Laureen, and family at this difficult time. We will miss him deeply, but will never forget the care and love we always felt when we were together Jake and Sharron .
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Heather, Andrew, and family - We are sorry to hear of Colin's passing. We very much enjoyed talking with your father when we visited Falcon Towers, and he was a very kind friend to everyone in the building - residents and visitors alike. Your family, Laureen, and Colleen are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sarah & Marc