Colin Turner Fowlie

Fowlie, Colin Turner, 1952-10-29 to 2023-08-25, aged 70. Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Haas), adored father of Jennifer (Li) Fowlie-Kirkwood of Scarborough, ON, grandfather to cherished Starlet and Eva, brother of Michael (Christine) of Gatineau, PQ, predeceased by parents John and Joan. Colin passed peacefully with his family at his side. Born in Scotland, Colin immigrated to Canada in 1960. In Ottawa, with partner Stephen Clayton, Colin founded Foton General Contractors. Colin built many award winning custom homes and was recognized for many prodigious renovations including those to private homes, foreign embassies, government and Elizabeth Fry Society buildings. Colin served with the OCHBA. Colin and Teresa moved to Nova Scotia in 2001. His favourite project management job was a community project, Tatamagouche Creamery Square. Recognized as a best practices project by the Province of Nova Scotia, it was a multi-phase, multi-year, truly altruistic endeavour that continues to serve the community well. He was a man with a big heart, a warm and ready cheeky smile, a wonderful quick wit and a generous soul. He loved his granddaughters dearly and was so grateful for their summer visits. He loved their beach days - finding treasures and building hermit crab havens - their teaching him directions, playing cards, sharing jokes and tricks, learning all about iPads, but most of all, hearing their laughter, feeling and sharing their love. He loved teaching our daughter Jen many aspects of home renovations and tool use. He was so proud of her; she’s a strong, intelligent and capable woman. He so enjoyed the summer they built waterfalls by the pond. Then the time they laid floor tiles; Jen mistakenly walked over them a few times before the mortar set; then Teresa repeated the same foible. Laughter and love ensued. We miss you dearly my sweet love, you were such a kind, even tempered soul and as we always said, we will see you on the other side. Colin is fondly remembered by many in-laws, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. A family service will be held at a later date. Thank you to family and such wonderful friends and colleagues for their support, love and caring during this difficult time. Special thanks for the compassionate care given to Colin and family by the emergency staff in Truro and the medical team and ICU staff at the VG in Halifax. Colin had many blood transfusions during his care and was grateful to the so many donors. Please consider becoming a blood donor. https://myaccount.blood.ca/donate Donations in Colin’s memory to the QE II Foundation, CEHHC Foundation or Feed Nova Scotia, would be most appreciated. You know the night's magic seems to whisper and hush You know the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love? Van Morrison

Colin Turner Fowlie

August 25, 2023