GERALD WILLIAM “COBE” COLBOURNE 						1924 … 2009 Steady Brook, NL WWll Veteran Surrounded by his loving family, Cobe passed peacefully away at his residence in Steady Brook on Friday, November 20th, 2009. He is survived by his wife Peggy (nee Gillingham) of sixty one wonderful years; one son: Taylor (Carolyn), Corner Brook and a daughter, Donna (Keith) Byrne, Steady Brook; seven special grandchildren: Kelly (Willie), Brian (Jeni), Sandra (Craig), Michelle (Andrew), Janice (Kieran), Scott (Emily), and Glenn (Jennifer); in addition he has been enormously blessed with 12 great grandchildren: Taylor, Liam, Benjamin, Reed, Regan, Chase, Remy, Maida, Lola, Izzie, Kiefer and Jayden; brothers: Roger (Kit), George (Mary) and Ted (Carolyn); sisters: Nellie Brake, Joan (Don) Davis, Betty Cotter and Ruth (Darryl) Cook; brother-in-law: Gilbert Ernest, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents: Allen and Elizabeth Colbourne; brothers: Reg and Bob; sister-in-law: Bonnie Ernest and brother-in-law: Laudrick Gillingham. A WWll Veteran, Cobe served overseas with Hasting & Prince Edward Regiment and saw action in North Africa, Italy, France and Holland. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He thoroughly enjoyed people whether it was on his own time or helping them during his work with Service Canada and later as a Service Officer with the Royal Canadian Legion. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place from The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street on Monday, November 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Gordon Druggett officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation, the CNIB, the Children’s Wish Foundation or to the charity of ones choice. Please join with his family at the Royal Canadian Legion following the service for a reception in his honour.