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Passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the age of 75.  Beloved husband of the late Joan Colgan (nee Cochrane) (d. 2006).  Loved father of Tony and partner Carol-Anne, Denise and husband Robert, Tracey and husband Andrew; step-dad of Rhonda and partner Krista, and Ian.  Loved Granda of Kerby and Jemma, Ryan and Clair, Holly and Roan and Rainan.  Great Granda of Zakk, Josh and Jack.  Cecil was a long serving employee of Gallahers Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland; member of the Territorial Army Northern Ireland, Engineers and North Irish Horse Regiment; band member of the Royals Show Band; loyal member of the Army & Navy Club, Unit 344, Guelph, and a lifetime dedicated and loving supporter of the Liverpool Football Club.

Cremation has taken place with interment of ashes in Northern Ireland.  If desired, donations to the Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital would be appreciated.  Arrangements entrusted to the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). 

“May God keep you safe in the palm of his hand”
“You’ll never walk alone”
“God Bless You”          



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