Howe Colpitts
1931-2020
Howe Allen Colpitts, of Colpitts Settlement, NB, passed away
at the age of 88 on February 26, 2020 with family by his side. Born on
July 25, 1931 in Moncton, NB, he was the son of the late Howard and
Nettie (Collier) Colpitts.
Dad graduated from Moncton High School in 1949 and enjoyed a
37-year career as a Machinist with the Canadian National Railway at
the Moncton CN Shops. He was an active member and caretaker of the
Colpitts United Church. An avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting,
fishing, trapping, and gardening, Dad most of all enjoyed spending
time at his woodlot sanctuary on the Beaman Road. Every spring for the
past 60 years, he passionately produced maple syrup at the family
sugar camp. He enjoyed fiddle music and truly appreciated the immense
talent and kindness of Ivan and Vivian Hicks who performed at the
sugar camp and at family gatherings. He was a devoted and proud
husband, father and grandfather, traveling with Mom to watch their
children and grandchildren participate in a variety of athletic and
musical endeavors. In most recent years, he enjoyed watching
out-of-town games online – “if it’s not too
much trouble”. He was a die-hard fan of Gordie Howe and
the Detroit Red Wings and would rarely miss a Saturday night episode
of Hockey Night in Canada.
Dad will be sadly missed by his devoted wife of 60 years
Joyce (Beaman), children Allan (Lucille) of Colpitts Settlement, Mark
(Kim) of Fredericton, Jill Todoschuk (Tom) of Toronto, Jane Crispo
(Rob) of Ottawa, Drew of Fredericton, Jodi (Mike) of Riverview;
grandchildren Brittany, Danielle and Ben Colpitts, Dayle (Maggie),
Ryan, Alyson and Lauryn Colpitts, Sarah and Rebecca Todoschuk, Luke
and Mark Crispo, Matt and Kate Jenkins; brother David Colpitts
(Ardith), sister Isabel Constantine, brother-in-laws Doug Beaman
(Dawn) and Allan Jones (Sandra); sister-in-law Joan Colpitts, as well
as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Dad was pre-deceased by his parents, brother Dale Colpitts
(Joan), sister Donna Jones (Allan), brother-in-law’s
Stirling Constantine, Dale Beaman, Vincent Carr, sister-in-law Joan
(Beaman) Carr.
Dad was a kind and gentle person with a great sense of humor
and a smile that would warm your heart. He only saw the good in
people, never wanted anything from anyone, and was only looking to
give and never take. A man of few words and a multitude of good acts.
He will always be our idol and mentor, and his powerful legacy will
guide us forever.
A celebration of his life, very well-lived, will be announced
at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Salisbury Funeral Home
(506-372-4800)
www.keirsteads.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Howe Colpitts 19312020..
Death notice for the town of: Salisbury, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick