Tribute To Colin Aked

Colin came into Patti's life just prior to Patti's son, Derek's death.
His wonderful support of Patti has continued. They were an item! To see them together, was a joy.
They were 'married' in their hearts. You could see that love with ease.
Colin and Patti came out to help with the Garden of Tears along the Chilliwack River. They ended up planting the majority of the garden.
Both have an incredible love of the outdoors. Colin would sit out on the deck or the dyke and take in the surrounding beauty. I often wondered what part of nature was holding his attention while he sat there. I truly believe nature was the ultimate high for him.
His campfires were the best time to sit around and listen to his [oft times] humourous stories. He always had us laughing with such joy when he shared.
Colin and Patti quickly became members of our family. They were supposed to have come by last Saturday. I have not only lost a dear friend, I have lost a member of my family. Patti, has lost so much more. He was her best friend, companion and confidant. Colin was the person Patti could lean on without reservation when her pain from losing her only son hit. He was always ready to listen, hold and comfort the love of his life.
I will never understand why that wonderful man had to die. I wish you could have all known Colin. You missed out on a lot. He was one of a kind, our Colin, from England. No one will ever match him. No one ever could.