In Loving Memory . . .

Barry Melvin Colby
June 19, 1936 –June 7, 2018
With sadness we mourn the loss of our beloved father after a full and adventurous life. Survived by his four adult children Lisa (Eric Kaufmanis), Karen (the late Paul Stothart), Grant (Claudette) and Krista (Matthew Wheatley); his nine grandchildren, Sophie, Sarah, Alexander, Juliana, Samantha, Julia, Charlotte, Fiona and Lauren; his brothers William (Patricia)and Michael; his brothers in law Charles Parent (Beverly), Roland Parent (Janet), sister in law Claire Denis (Jean) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased in death by his adored wife of 58 years, Adele; his parents Elsie May and William Colby; and his sister Barbara (Ronald) Hawes. May Barry and Adele together rest in peace.

Dad passed away from heart failure just a few days before his 82nd birthday and only 9 weeks after Mum died. We like this picture taken last summer when he was still strong and fit. A rugged individualist who defied easy description, Dad was a quiet thinker and liked to enjoy the outdoors, good dinner conversation, books and family. He began as a brilliant young software developer with IBM in the 1960's and 70's; spent a few years at CMHC and many more with Data Kinetics. He wrote computer programs until well into his 70s. He read widely and knew more about history than any person we ever knew. His intellectual curiosity did not take away from his love of the outdoors and capacity for hard physical work. An avid canoeist, camper, hiker and gardener he was a natural builder and landscaper and built many of our homes over the years. He grew up on a farm, and understood Canada's natural world intimately. As eccentric as they come, quiet, kind, clever and steadfast, he was a wonderful father and showed us how to make our way in the world. We will miss you terribly Dad.

Friends are invited to pay respects on Saturday October 20, 2018, at the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. after 9 a.m. Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. followed by interment and reception.