AINSWORTH, COLIN BROOKS Kingston, NS - After a brief illness, Colin passed away peacefully in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville Thursday, August 13th, 2009 surrounded by his family and after having taken care of us to the very end. Born in Blackpool, England, he was the son of the late William and Ellen (Brooks) Ainsworth. Colin proudly served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 35 years. We will remember him fondly for his loyalty to family and friends, his love of a good story and his quiet steely resolve. Colin is survived by his wife of 45 years, the former Sharon Currie and their children Janet (Stephen) Hope, Ottawa and Peter (Karen), Oromocto, NB, and grandchildren Brent, Michael, Ashley and Sarah-Jane. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law Violet Currie and brothers-in-law Arthur (Carol) and David (Paula), his many nieces and nephews in Canada and England as well as his faithful companion "Teddy". He was predeceased by his brother Alfred and father-in-law James Harold Currie. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Monday, August 17th in All Saints Anglican Church, Kingston, Rev. Michael McKeage officiating, with a reception to follow. Interment will be in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the VAC Unit, Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com.