Colin Rhodes FOX

Mr. Colin Rhodes Fox November 03, 1921 - September 26, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Sands Funeral Chapel (Nanaimo) FOX, Colin Rhodes, born November 3, 1921 in Duncan, BC and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family September 26, 2005. Survived by: Susan, his wife of 58 years, son Gary (Merilyn), daughters Elaine Keen (Rick), Irene Lansdell (Grant) as well as 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Colin was predeceased by younger brother Alan and younger sister Betty. Colin grew up in Burnaby spending much of his youth with his grandfather Edwin Bateman in the home that is now the Burnaby Village Museum. At the age of 17 Colin enlisted and then served in the 13 Canadian Field Regiment, 44th Canadian Field Battery which landed at Juno Beach on D Day where Colin was wounded but returned to serve in Holland and Germany until the War ended. In 1946 Colin and Susan were married and he began a 35 year career with the BC Telephone Co. on Vancouver Island. Colin enjoyed golfing, cruising, spending time with his grandchildren and sharing a laugh with friends. Colin has a cheerful, buoyant spirit and will be lovingly remembered. The family would life to thank Dr. S. Beerman, the Nanaimo Hospice Society and the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at NRGH. Service to be held Saturday October 8, 1:00pm, Sands Funeral Chapel, Nanaimo. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital .