95, resident of Leacock Care Centre in Orillia ON, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. Born in Leslie, Saskatchewan, youngest son of Doris and Walter Nicholson, brother to Joan Craig of Thunder Bay, Max of London ON, Keith of BC, Neil of SK and Geoff of AB. At the age of 18 Colin left the family farm and joined the Royal Canadian Airforce where he learned to be an Electrical Technician. While working in Deep River ON, he met and married Lilian Josephine Swift in 1959. Edward Colin Nicholson is the father of Roberta Jane Nicholson and Russell Edward Nicholson (Susan Nicholson), whom he and Lilian raised in Brampton ON. Grandfather of Tom and Dan Anfang as well as Connor and Katherine Nicholson, great grandfather to Simon Nicholson. Also surviving many nieces, nephews and cousins. Colin had a long career in electronics including Pickering Nuclear and Gulf Oil (Petro Canada) and eventually his own business: Hi Tech Resources. He and Lilian retired to Penetanguishene and then finally Port Perry ON. Colin enjoyed being outside, whether just for a walk, a bicycle ride or an informal round of golf with friends.
There will be a family only service at the Port Perry Low and Low Funeral Home, before cremation with interment of ashes at a later time. Please donate to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca
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