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Franklyn 'Mank' Cron Colbourne

Franklyn 'Mank' Cron Colbourne

Passed on: August 23rd, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Frank 'Mank' Colbourne announces his passing on August 23, 2017 at Chartwell Niagara Long Term Care Residence, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario after an extended illness. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Angela 'Angie' Lewis of Brigus Junction, Newfoundland and their six children; Rick (Darlene) of Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia, Joanne (Howard) Noseworthy of Callander, Ontario, Jamie (Sue) of Seattle, Washington, Walter of Seattle, Washington, Susan (Brian) Feeney of Coburg, Ontario and Lisa (Darren) Tapson of Guelph, Ontario. Frank has 10 grandchildren, Troy (Jodi) and Renee Colbourne, Adam (Sonja), Ian (Heather) Angela (Derrick Crane) Noseworthy, Kimberley Colbourne, Jacob Feeney, Ashley (Brandon) Hunt, Colby (Brittany) and Alexa Tapson (Tyler). They have been blessed with 10 great-grandchildren; Drew, Brynna, Hailey, Jarod and Cameron Colbourne, Caelan and Hudson Noseworthy, Jackson Colbourne, Liam and Easton Hunt. Frank was born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland on October 3, 1934 to Walter John Colbourne and Elizabeth 'Bessie' Hann. He had five brothers and sisters; Albert (Doreen) Colbourne of Corner Brook, the late Margaret (Rudy) Thistle, Doris (Jeff) Wilcox of St. John's, Elizabeth 'Libby' (Don) Wells of Wolfville, and Paul (Mary) Colbourne of St. John's. He also leaves to mourn Angie's family: Carmel Costello, Dorothy Delaney, Margaret Connolly, Rita Lewis, and Perry Copas and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation for the support of their many friends and neighbours. They want to acknowledge the excellent care provided by the staff of the Chartwell Niagara Long Term Residence, Niagara General and St. Catharines Hospitals and his family Doctor Hanny Hanna. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to call at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. visiting Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A celebration of Frank's life will be held on Wednesday at 12 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers may do so to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences at www.patter sonfuneralhome.com.

 

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