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WILLIAM HENRY COLLES
Date of Passing: May 12, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM HENRY COLLES 1955 - 2012 It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Colles announces his sudden passing on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Bill will be deeply missed by his son Cody and his twin daughters Katrina and Keanna, his closest friend and their mother, Barbara Ednie, all of Winnipeg. He will also be remembered by his sisters Ann (Ken), Jean (Rick), Dora (Kerry), Rosie, Debbie (Gary) and, brothers Rick (Lise) and Ed (Cheryl) along with his nieces and nephews, Michael, Cindy, Ryan, Darcy, Sheena, Jamie, Dustin, Kaleigh, Jasmine, Blair and Brooke. Bill will also be missed by Barb's mother Phyllis Ednie and sisters, Patti Wandowich and Brigette Ednie as well as nieces Paige, Taylor, Teila and Tawsha. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Wilma Colles and his brother Nick. Bill was born February 14, 1955, the fourth of nine children and grew up in Petersfield, Manitoba. He moved to Winnipeg where he was employed as an Iron Worker and was a member of Local 728. He met Barb in 1989, and together they raised three children. He was a loving and devoted father who took great pride and pleasure in his family and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with the kids camping, gardening and watching the girls play soccer. A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 7:15 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street in Winnipeg, viewing at 6:00 p.m. Interment on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Notre Dame Cemetery, Main Street in Selkirk, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 16, 2012
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Happy Birthday Bill! We miss you and hold you in our thoughts in all our holiday get togethers. They're not the same, but we know you're with us in spirit. Cody, Keanna & Katrina were the center of your world. They are blessed to have had such a wonderful father! We Love and miss you BillyBob. <3 - Posted by: Patti (Sister-In-Law) on: Feb 13, 2014
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If I could write a story it would be the greatest ever told of a kind and loving father who had a heart of gold. If I could write a book of a million pages and still be unable to say just how much I love and miss him every single day. I will remember all he taught me. I'm hurt but won't be sad because he will send me down the anwsers and he will always be my dad. God came and took his hand to bring him to his heavenly land to bring you to his heavenly land we know you watch from up above for everyday we feel your love time goes of years go by but preciouse memories will never die we love and miss you dad love Cody Katrina & Keanna. - Posted by: Cody, Keanna & Katrina Colles (children of Bill) on: Aug 26, 2012
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There has not been a day that has gone by that the kids and I don't think of you Bill. We miss you so very much, you were by far the best father anyone could ask for. I know from up above you will be watching over Cody, Katrina and Keanna. Till we meet again, I Love You and always will. Rest In Peace Billy xoxo - Posted by: Barb Ednie (Best friend and Partner in raising our beautiful children together.) on: Aug 26, 2012
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Billy joe was a wonderful loving father who did everything for us. Dad I miss you and love you <3 - Posted by: Katrina Colles (Daughter ) on: May 18, 2012
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Bill was a friend and co-worker for many years, we fought, we laughed, we worked together as a team for years and I am glad that I shared that time with you and know that those memories will stay with me until we meet again. - Posted by: Corey Bishop (friend & co-worker) on: May 17, 2012
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I've worked and known Bill for over 25 years. I considered him a friend and I'll miss him. I'm sorry I didn't get to know his kids and I'm glad to hear he was a good Dad. Not surprising at all. See you on the other side. - Posted by: Russ Hinds (Friend) on: May 17, 2012
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Saddened to hear of your passing Billy .... many good memories of time spent together ol pal ... R.I.P deepest condolences to all of your family and friends - Posted by: Jim Gilbey ( family friend) on: May 17, 2012
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Bill was truly an amazing father. I first met Bill when I went camping to St Malo with Barb and the girls. Bill was there to help get them set up, tent up, anything the girls needed, he was there. He would come from Wpg to St Malo everyday to see his girls. He was truly an amazing person. Bill you will truly be missed. RIP..... - Posted by: Joann (Friend) on: May 17, 2012
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Bill was a very good friend and we will miss him. rip Bill - Posted by: victor &mary Davies (friend) on: May 16, 2012
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You came walking through the door from work, Cody (6 years old) came running with his loonies & cards. Black Jack was on the agenda. You picked up Cody & put him on the counter and played a couple games, always paying Cody his winnings. Cody lost and wouldn't pay up. You looked at him and gently said "Cody, what did I tell you? We ALWAYS have to pay our debts, we might not like it, but it's the right thing to do...now pay up!" And he reluctantly did. You always taught your children the right things to do. You carry on in them, in their eyes we see you. Miss you Bill. - Posted by: Brigette Ednie () on: May 16, 2012
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What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. My condolences to the Colles family....our hearts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Sandy Sterzer - Posted by: Sandy Sterzer (Family friend) on: May 16, 2012
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You were the best father I had ever seen, your dedication to your children was beautiful. R.I.P. Bill - Posted by: Bobby (friend) on: May 16, 2012