Mildred Elaine (Geiger, McBride) Colquhoun passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Seaforth Community Hospital in her 80th year. Loving wife of the late Gordon Colquhoun (2004) and the late Keith McBride (1971). Beloved mother of Larry and Ann, Terry and Gail, Darlene and Anthony and Lori and Gilles. Loving grandmother of Melanie and Jon, Allen and Jen, Michael and Tori, Jeff and Corrie, Tammy, Cindy and Joseph, Chris and Rani, Heather and Tim, Jared, Celine and Jocelyne and great-grandmother of George, Elizabeth, Rachel, Alex, Patrick, Serena, Jorja, Dazarta, Manika and baby Rock. Survived by 2 half sisters Marilynne Malaga and Dayle and David Youngs and by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Irene and Gary Finlayson, Hugh and Wes McBride, Phylis and Earl Deichert and John and Mary McBride. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Mildred and Leonard Bender and grandparents Josiah and Sarah (Smith) Geiger who raised her and 2 granddaughters Debra and Stephanie.
Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. Zurich Mennonite Church, Zurich, Ont Interment Bayfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of ones choice.
COLQUHOUN: (Geiger, McBride) Mildred Elaine
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Condolence From: Linda & Lorne Reis
Our sincere sympathy to all of Elaine’s family. Since we’re unable to attend we wanted to let you know we are thinking of you. We have good memories with Elaine and Gordie many of them related to horsing around.Elaine and I have kept in touch by email, cards and phone calls. She was very proud of her family and always interested in ours. Keep all the good memories alive.
Linda & Lorne
Condolence From: FLOYD AND WILLOW DOW
Our condolence to Elaines’ family she was a wonderful friend to my parents and to Gordon because of distance we did not get to know Elaine that well but Mom always spoke well of Elaine and of their wonderful times together.
Condolence From: Ron & Sharon Scott
Our deepest sympathies to Elain’s family at this difficult time . You are in out thoughts.
Ron, Sharon Scott & Family
Condolence From: BILL MERO
To the Family of Elaine Colquhoun
I am sending my condolences to the family on the death of your mother. I was sad to hear of her passing.
Your mother lived next door to us in Zurich until she married. We went to school together.
Over the years we kept in touch several times a year.
Since i was unable to be with you at this time I am sending my sincere best wishes for your family.
I will keep all of you in my prayers
Sincerely,
Bill Mero
Condolence From: Rose (Gethke) Hill
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Elaine. I am the daughter of Ron and Carole Gethke and I too have many good memories of Gordie and Elaine. Elaine was always interested in what I was doing and how my own family was doing as well. My sympathies go to all of her family.
Condolence From: Ron & Carole Gethke
Condolence: Our sincere condolences to the family in the loss of a dear mother and grandmother. Ron and I have many great memories of Elaine and Gordie. After Elaine moved to Zurich we enjoyed telephone chats to keep up to date. We have you in our thoughts.
Condolence From: Sharon and Wayne Overholt
Condolence: Dear Larry and Ann
Our deepest sympathies to you and your families at this most diffcult time . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon and Wayne Overholt
Condolence From: Allen & Ruth (Harburn-Chappel) Stuart, Jenna & Laura Chappel
o Elaine’s family, Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Elaine, she will be missed dearly. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Ken & Susan & Melissa Pushelberg
: To Elaine’s family I have many good memories of Elaine chatting with her at church or when she came in for lunch at Terry’s with Irene, she was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her and loved her keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
your mom will continue being a light in your lives she will be holding your hand and guiding you as always her love will never die
sorry I won’t be able to make it to the visitation but will be thinking of you all hugs(((Lori & Irene& Gary )))