Carman’s Carm Colvin, one of Canada’s oldest surviving Second World War veterans died at the age of 105 on March 3.
During the War, Colvin and his two brothers courageously fought for Canada on multiple battlegrounds throughout Europe. He spent three years from 1942 to 1945 stationed overseas in England, Scotland, Belgium, France, Holland, Luxembourg, and Germany.
Following the war, Colvin returned to Carman and raised a family with his wife, Vera.
Two years ago, Colvin was bestowed with the highest honour from France that can be given to a civilian or military member – being made a Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour. Over the years, France has Knighted 1,600 Canadian soldiers for their bravery.
Colvin had proudly served as a member of the Carman Legion for more than 75 years.
The funeral for Colvin will be held at the Carman United Church on March 15 at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at the Greenwood Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in his memory can contribute to either the Carman Area Foundation or the Carman Health Auxiliary.
“Not many people get to live such a long and vibrant life as he did, so we know how fortunate we are to have had him with us in good health to the age of 105,” said Carm’s son, Fred Colvin. “Of course, we’re sad, but we knew this day would come.”
