Sydney
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Alvin Colson, age 67, on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a short battle with cancer, with his loving family at his side.
Born on February 26, 1952 in Shallop Cove, Newfoundland, Alvin was the son of the late Leslie and Viola Colson.
Alvin loved spending time with his daughter Marlene. He loved to fish and work in the woods when he was younger and loved going to the boardwalk and meeting new people. He will be deeply missed by Marlene and his family. Forever in our hearts and all the great memories that will never be forgotten.
Alvin is survived by his daughter, Marlene (David), Whitney Pier; companion, Lorraine Young; brothers, Charles, Donald, Ricky, Wayne, Billy and Gary; sisters, Margaret, Myra, Regina and Claudine; grandchildren, Joseph Alleyne, Zackery Harvey, Jonah MacIntyre and Nicole MacIntyre.
Besides his parents, Alvin was predeceased by his brother, Michael and sisters, Marie, Melita and Linda.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Time and date of memorial service will be announced at later date.
Online Condolences
My deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Alvin. Thoughts and prayers to your family at this sad time!
From: Ellen Moore (Von )
Condolences and prayers to the family , he was a good man and will be missed rest easy Alvin you are Marlene’s guardianne Angel
So sorry for your loss , remember Alvin when i grew up in shallop cove, my condolences to all his family RIP ALVI
So sorry for your loss Lorraine. Thinking about u my dear. Loves u xoxi
R.I.P.MY FRIEND TILL WE MEET AGAIN
Lorraine sorry for lost
So sorry for your loss.My deepest condolences to the family.R.I.P. Alvin.Lots of childhood memories.
Fly with the angels.
My thoughts and sincere sympathies are extended to all family members.
Our condolences Regina to you and your family. You are in our prayers!
So sorry to hear this sad news Regina and family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers,
Dianne & Donald
Our condolences and sympathies are extended to Lorraine and Marlene. May he rest in peace.
R.I.P Alvin . My prayers go out to your family especially your daughter Marlene .
My sympathy to the family. Sending prayers and love to you Lorraine.
Condolences to all the family, knew Alvin from back in our Shallop Cove days, rest easy my friend.