ROGER BRUCE COLBOURNE Corner Brook, NL Korean War Veteran On Saturday, May 7, 2011, Roger peacefully left this world with his loving and devoted wife of 58 years Katherine "Kitty" (nee O’Brien) at his side; Roger also leaves his eternally grateful and loving children: Peter, Terry, Brian, John, Mary, Anne Marie, Carolyn and Kevin and their spouses Jim, Tom, Karen and Ian; cherished grandchildren: Justin, Jason (Heather), Michael, Taylor, Alex, Jessica, Stephanie, Samantha, Katie, Andrew and Zachary; Roger loved the time he spent with his great-grandchildren: Ashley, Gabriella and Charlie; special buddy Molly; Roger was the son of Allen and Elizabeth Colbourne who raised a loving and close-knit family of 10: Gerald, Reg, Nellie, Joan, Bob, Betty, George, Ruth and Ted. Roger was a much loved and respected uncle and true friend to many. As a respected member of the community, Roger was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. During his active life in Corner Brook he served as President of the Minor Hockey Association, President of the Paper Makers Union, Chairman of the Joint Mill Unions and was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Roger was the proud recipient of the Corner Brook Citizen of the Year for his many contributions to the city. Roger’s sense of fairness and ability to relate to people carried on through his career as a Labour Relations Specialist with the Department of Labour. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Joseph Gash officiating, with a reception to follow at the Glynmill Inn, Cobb Lane. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation or to the Children’s Wish Foundation. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.