In Memory
Colin Holden
A Celebration of Colin's Life will be held at the Thorncliffe Community Centre, 5600 Centre Street N. Calgary, AB on Monday, August 26, 2024from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
Colin John Holden, 85, passed away peacefully on June
18, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, surrounded by loving family. He is lovingly
remembered by his wife, Colleen Frances Rae Holden (nee Mjolsness); his four
children, and eight grandchildren. Colin was born February 2, 1939, in
Worthing, England, and moved to Calgary, Alberta at age 18. He was most proud
of his family, including his children, Kevin Holden (Brenda), Brent Holden
(Barbara), Colleen Nephin (Barry), and Lindsay Holden; and grandchildren, Rene,
Evan, Jessi, Julia, Garrett, Matthew, Alicia and London. Colin worked for
Calgary Transit for 28 years and was a member of ATU Local 583 for over 50
years, enjoying 27 years of retirement in Airdrie, Alberta. Colin delighted in
his cats, who comforted him until his last moments. In lieu of flowers, please
donate Tails to Tell Animal Rescue Shelter Ltd. via www.tailstotell.ca. A celebration of
life will be announced in late 2024.
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IAIN and SOPHIE GRAY
Dave Black
Debbie Kovacs
I am so sorry. I knew Colin most of my life. He and my mom were such good friends, and I will always remember him being there with her at the very end, and the great support he was to us. My deepest condolences to you all for such a tremendous loss. He will be missed.