Monday, January 20, 2025
I met Colin in September of 2023 as soon as my husband Bruce and I became residents of Windermere on the Mount. My son Daniel Crowell was eager for me to meet his long time employer. Daniel was Colin’s gardener for about 20 years. Colin and Daniel became more than a business connection. They became friends. Dan loved Colin’s stories, and Colin eager to tell them. They had fun together and treasured their friendship. Colin and Joan used to offer Daniel’s two daughters presents on all special occasions. After their move to Windermere, Daniel came to visit with him in his last years. How welcoming they were to Daniel!
Colin took time to tell me of his love for Dan and his family.
As I grew closer to Colin while living here, I saw his care for all residents. If problems arose, Colin championed the cause of finding solutions for the betterment of all who live here.
Showing his true affection for all the community who live here, he celebrated his wedding with Suzanne with everyone invited. What a magnificent gesture which equaled his enormous heart!
Colin was bigger than life, and is probably maneuvering so that all his friends and family will have the happiest time prepared for them in the Heaven, where he now resides.
We are all bereft of his beautiful smile, dancing eyes, joyous energy, great stories, and the calling out of our names in happy greeting.
We, with our precious Suzanne, will never forget his abundant love.
Donna Crowell and Bruce Swinden
Owned and operated by St. Paul's Cathedral, London, On