With family by his side, at home, on February 4, 2017 of Buffalo, Ontario in McGillivray Township in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Lois (Morris) Brewer. Dear father of Wes and Cathy Brewer of Buffalo, Ontario, Gord Brewer of Buffalo, Ontario, and Lorne and the late Lisa Brewer of Arkona. Dear grandfather of Jennifer and Steve McEvoy of McGillivray Township, Christopher and Jenna McNeil of Lucan, Colin Jr. Brewer of McGillivray Township, Stacy and Ryan Arnezeder of London; Nathan Brewer and Anne Brewer of Arkona. Dear great-grandfather of Ella and Oliver McEvoy, and Lucas McNeil. Colin was also an honorary grandfather of the Brinsley United Church Sunday School. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Val Cameron of B.C, and Lynn Brewer of N.B., Sherry and Ron Evans of B.C., Gail Biser of London, Wendy and Tony McGowan of Komoka, and Brad and Kate Morris of London. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and special acknowledgment to Colin’s golfing and card buddies who showed much love and support. Predeceased by his beloved Nan, his parents Hilda and Norm Brewer, and brothers Tony and Raymond and brother-in-law Vaughn Cameron. Colin started his teaching career at McGillivray Central School and after 34 years as an educator retired from East Williams Public School.
Cremation has taken place. A social gathering to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at the Ailsa Craig Community Centre, 155 Annie Ada Shipley Street on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 1-4 PM (come and go as you please). If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, feel free to wear blue and white.
Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211) entrusted with arrangements. In honour of Colin please consider doing a simple kindness or donating to the London Health Sciences Foundation (Regional Cancer Program) or the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
John & Barb McAlpine and family
Lois & family,
We are sorry for your loss. The first thing that comes to mind is the great times we had at baseball, when Colin was our coach. He was a wonderful person. Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time.
John & Barb McAlpine and family
Shirley and Gord Carless
Dear Lois and Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Colin was such a dedicated family man and friend to so many. We feel so blessed to have met you both and have treasured our friendship and so many good times together. We pray that all the cherished memories of Colin will give you strength and peace in the coming days ahead. All our Love and Prayers, Shirley and Gord
Linda Mills
Dear Lois and your family. I will truly always treasure the memories of Auction Sales gone by. I can always picture his big smile. He willingness to stop and have a chat brightened my day each time. Lois, take one day at a time. ….and just keep putting one foot in front of the other as this journey through grief begins. He was simply a great man. I will never forget him. Hugs to you at this very difficult time. With loving thoughts Linda Mills
LInda 5hompson
Lois and Family My deepest sympathy to you all for your great loss.
LInda Thompson
Lois and Family. My deepest sympathy to you all for your great loss.
Dale and Colleen Steeper & Family and Joyce Steeper
Lois and Family
So Sad to hear of Colin’s passing. Deepest sympathy to all the family at this difficult time.
Frank and Carol Hardy
Lois and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May it help your troubled hearts to know how much your friends care. My memories go back to early days at West McGillivray. He was a gentleman with a kind heart.
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Jim and Helen Hearn
Dear Lois and family,
We were very saddened to learn of Colin’s passing. We regret that we can not give our condolences in person. I have fond memories of “Mr. Brewer”, my grade 6 teacher. May you find comfort in knowing that he left such a lasting impression on so many. He will not be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Jim and Helen
Cathy Corby
Lois, Wes & Cathy and family
We would like to extend our condolence to everyone for your loss. Colin was a great soccer coach and it was a pleasure to have known him. Please accept our sympathy…Cathy & Ray.
Paul & Shirley Hodgson
Brewer families
So sorry for your loss Colin was a great asset to the McGillivray community and will not be forgotten
Robert Cuillerier
Dear Lois and Family..
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Colin. Will miss seeing him at the Auctions. Very sad and my sympathies go to you. Remember all your fond memories.
Robert & Sheila Cuillerier & Robert Jr.
Cindy and Wayne Shaddock
Lois, Lorne, Nathan, Anne, Gord, Wes and Families,
Our deepest heartfelt condolences at Colin’s passing. What a honour to have met him and had him touch our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Gerald and Bonnie Wright
To Lois and family, we were so sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. We send our sincere condolences.
Gerald and Bonnie Wright
Bob Thomson
Lois and Family.
So sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Sending sincere condolences to You and your family.
Bob Thomson and family’
Joan Vogel
Dear Lois and family, Thinking of you and family in the loss of precious Colin. What a gentle soul and loving husband. Joan Vogel. How could I forget our warm summer afternoon sipping lemonade under your big tree.
Gerry and Vicki lynn
Lois and family.
Our family is so sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. May you all cherish your memories you have of him. Our thoughts are with you all. Gerry and Vicki Lynn and family
Rick & Kim Willemse
Lois, Wes, Gord, Lorne and Families
We are very sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Rick & Kim Willemse & Family
Linda Maslen
Lois and family I am so sorry to hear of Colin’s passing,you have my deepest sympathies.
Sharon and Lawrence Craven
Sharon and Lawrence Craven
Dear Lois, Wes, Gord, Lorne and families,
Sorry to hear of Colins passing. May all your cherished memories help you through Our thoughtsthis difficult time now and always.
Thera Bos
I have and never will forget such an amazing, wonderful soul! Always Mr. Brewer to me, greatest teacher who has made a huge impact on my life and the greatest baseball umpire of all! My condolences to all his family and friends!
Dan and MaryAnn Lewis
Dan and I are so very sorry for your loss. May Colin rest in peace . Our hearts go out to you and your family Lois❤️
Jim & Debbie Wiseman
Lois & family I send my condolences. May his memories warm you in the days ahead
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Sorry to hear of Colin’s passing, thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Brent & Kim Drew
Lois & family
We we’re sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Our hearts go out to you and you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Judy Tyrrell
Very sorry to hear of Colin’s passing.
Sincere Sympathy,
Judy (Scott) Tyrrell
Betty Prest
Dear Lois & family,
Sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. He always was so thoughtful and thinking of others when he was suffering himself. I have so many great memories of Colin but one of my favourites is when George and Colin negotiated the sale of a snowmobile in church! We will always have great memories of our time together and he will live on in our memories.
Betty Prest & family
Amy Blyde
Lois, Wes, Gordon, Lorne and family sorry to hear of Colin’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you. Colin will be greatly missed.
Keith & Amy Blyde & Family
Cindy Prest Davidson
Dear Lois and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Colin’s (Mr. Brewer) passing. He truly was with out a doubt one of the best teachers my brother and I had. He had such a passion for teaching and truly cared for his students. He had such a presence in the community and was seen as a hero through so many people’s eyes. We cherish the memories we had of him and the special conversations we had at church barbecues where we reminisced about our shenanigans at McGillivray Central School. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Davidson (Prest)
Ettie Ramsay
We are very sorry to hear of your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May your cherished memories give you comfort now and for many years to come.
Greg and Ettie Ramsay
Sarah Johnston
Upon hearing of Mr. Brewer’s passing, I was immediately transported back in time to the ball diamond. From his signature “OUT!” call from behind the plate to the time he kicked me out of the ballpark for foul language. Not only was i ejected from the game but Mr. Brewer tossed me from the PARK!! In the middle of nowhere. I sure did deserved it.
Mr. Brewer always set expectations and followed up on them. I remember positively slinking into his classroom the next morning, embarassed at my behaviour and armed with an apology note. As always, Mr. Brewer was quick to forgive after a gentle reminder that anything nearing the baseball field meltdown in the classroom would not be tolerated. Funny, engaging and dedicated he made a lasting impression on my public school experience.
May his family and friends find peace after his passing and may he rest in peace.
Terry & Kathy Noyes
Lois and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you all at this time. Many fond memories of Colin during the years.
Terry and Kathy NOYES
Liz Stewart
Lois & Family
Sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. He was a compassionate and caring teacher. He always had a smile and hello for everyone.
Glen & Liz Stewart
Dawn Doxtator
Sue and Eric Gerber
Dear Lois, Lorne, Wes, Gord and families.
We are very sorry to hear about Colin’s passing. We will miss his friendly smile and his willingness to stop and have a word with everyone he met. We will be thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.
Sue and Eric Gerber
Ben Rogers
Best teacher I ever had. We were all his children he went to great lengths to never let any of his students fall behind . The world just lost a great man who impacted so many lives. My hart goes out to the entire brewer family
Ron, Ann, Stephen, Kate and Kevin Walker
One of the finest men to walk this earth!
As a teacher to our children and a friend to all parents!
He deserves a great golf game! The chains of this earth are taken away and freedom is his! May he rest in peace!
“What a wonderful world”
Kayte Waters
Mr. Brewer was one of those teachers who made a lasting impact on my life, may he rest in peace. To the family who will miss him fiercely, my deepest sympathies – he was one of the very best!
Nancy pratt
Lois , Lorne, Wes, Gordon and families,
So very sorry to hear of Colins passing.
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending my love and sympathy.
Nancy Pratt
Les and Joanne Drury
Dear Lois and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Les and Joanne Drury & Family
Deb & Phil Cody
So very sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. His ready smile, quick wit and clever mind will be missed by all who knew him. A true community pillar whose passing will leave a huge void. Deepest condolences to you all.
Sharon Cameron
Lois
-May family, friends and special memories of Colin bring you comfort and strength at this time.
Will miss seeing Colin at the sales – best wishes
Don and Sharon Cameron
Warren and Laurie Kellestine
Lois, Wes, Gord, Lorne and families. Sending our deepest sympathies during this sad time. Colin’s passing is such a great loss for his family, former students and baseball communities. May your wonderful memories help ease the sorrows.
Warren and Laurie Kellestine
Jim & Joan O'Neill
Lois & Family
Sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this difficult time
Adrian Cornelissen & Karen Irwin
Dear Lois and Family
We are saddened by the loss of a dear friend and neighbour who always brought a positive view to the most challenging issues. Colin will be missed by our family.
Neil and Marcia Trevithick
Lois, Wes, Gordon, Lorne and families.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From your Buffalo neighbors.
Neil and Marcia Trevithick
Cindy Rees
Lois & Family
Sorry for your loss. Colin will be missed in the community.
Cindy & Stan Rees and Family
Don & Dorothy Lankin
Lois &. Family. We are sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and dificult time.
Albert and Veronica Vandenbrink
Dear Lois and family, So sorry to read of Colins passing , sending our sincere sympathy to you. RIP. Colin
connie ramsay
lois and family sorry for your loss.have known you and colin for some time in the antique and collectable scene. Jim and Connie Ramsay’
Paul Ufford
Lois and family,
It is with great sadness that I hear of Colin’s passing.
I first met Colin as a fellow teacher at Craigwood in Ailsa Craig back in the early 1980s. As a teacher of troubled teens, Colin was caring, compassionate and highly competent. As part of a close-knit staff of educators, Colin was a consummate team player, always supportive of his colleagues. He brought good humour, optimism, maturity and sound judgement to challenging work.
In difficult times Colin was there for you as a friend; you could always count on him. Colin was tireless in his commitment to community and in a selfless, humble way devoted countless hours to making things better for so many, even when facing challenges himself. He was an excellent role model.
Colin’s unwavering devotion to his beloved Leafs is typical of his steadfast, loyal nature and when the ‘Buds’ finally win the Cup again, we know he’ll be smiling. My heartfelt condolences to you.
Paul
tony vandehoek
Lois , Wes and family ,, sorry for Colin’s passing , our hearts are with you
In this difficult time
Tony , Caroline & family
George & Kathy Lee
Dear Lois, Lorne, Wes, Gord and Family, So very sorry to hear of Colin’s passing, May his memories give you comfort and strength at this very difficult time. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Dave and Joanne Walzack
Lois,Wes,Gordie and Lorne
I am so sorry to hear of Colins passing. “Mr Bewer” was my favourite Gr. 7 teacher at McGillivray Central.
Baseball games at Lieury were never the same without his “0ut” calls. He was the fairest and sternest ump they had. Coliin will be missed in so many ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Chuck Daigle, Barb Rosser and family
He will always be “Mr. Brewer” to us and one of those teacher gems — kind, compassionate and competent — and always a pleasure to meet. Our sympathy to the family for the loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather and, most of all, steadfast friend.
Courtney Fox Britton
Absolutely one of my most favourite teachers. Rest peacefully, Mr. Brewer!!! My condolences to your family.
Margie Austin
So very sorry to hear of Colin’s passing, Lois and family, he was the BEST Grade 6 teacher ever. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Margie Austin
Ron Lee
Sad to hear of Colin’s passing. He was a favorite teacher and baseball umpire of mine (l’m sure many others as well).
May all your cherished memories help you through this difficult time.
Ron and Bev Lee & Family
Linda Fox
To Mr. Brewer’s Family,
A GREAT teacher has passed away.
May you keep his memories close to your heart where he will always remain and remember, that LOVE
never dies!
Sincerely,
Linda Fox
Teresa & Jeff Young
Lois & Family So sorry to hear of Colin’s passing Always friendly He
had a ready smile and was a great neighbour. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all
John and Cheryl Cook and family
Very sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John and Cheryl Cook
Wes Hodgson
Lois, Lorne, Wes, Gord & families, so sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Wesley & Christine and family.
Cathy &Eric Brebner
Lois Lorne and Gord. Eric and I send our deepest sympathies. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn Sharleen Phillips
Lois and family
Sorry to here of Colins passing our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Margaret and Don Watt
Lois and Family
Thinking of you all at this sad difficult time.Colin bowled and was secretary for the Thurs. Night men’s league at the Lucan Bowling Lanes for many years. He always had a smile and a joke especially at the bowling banquets(Margaret and Norma) He will be missed by all . Don and Margaret Watt
Bob Edith Hodgins
So sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. He fought a huge battle after he retired. We send our sincerest condolences and support at this sad time.
Tom Dobinson
So sorry for loss. Teach was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom Dobinson & Deb
Terry & Trudy Hodgins
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Don & Pat Vance
To Lois, Lorne, Wes, Gord & family.
So sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Our hearts go out to you.
Colin will be greatly missed at home as well as in the community. I will miss him especially on the golf course and our weekly card games. I know he has suffered a lot in the past several years but he never complained, he kept on going!!
Jackie & Fred Wells
We are so very sorry for your great loss. Colin will be remembered for his wonderful smile and spirit for his community and in many ways specific to each of us. He left his mark on many students as well as baseball players & fans at the Lieury diamond as well as the many touched by his kindness. May he rest in peace.
Ron & Merna Scott
Dear Lois & Family
Sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. May all your cherished memories help you through this difficult time, now and always.
Ron & Merna Scott & Family