S. MARIE COLLING (nee THOMPSON)

September 16, 2025

S. Marie Colling (nee Thompson) of Ripley, died at the Kincardine Hospital, Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Allan Colling who predeceased her in 2010. Born Nov. 6, 1934, in Huron Township, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie (Nicholson) and Howard Thompson. Dear mother of John D. and Kathy Colling of Kincardine, Nancy and Robert Cumming of Port Elgin, Mary and Aaron Hackett of Lucknow, and Laurie and Mike Gallant of Huron-Kinloss; and sons-in-law, George Tesseris, and George Humphrey. Missed by her grandchildren, Mike and Mitch Colling, Sonya Schmidt, Shannon Gallie, Amanda McTeer, Tyler Cumming, Melanie McEwen, Misti Humphrey, Jay Humphrey, Mike Humphrey, Michele McLean, Jodi Hanna, Jamie Hackett, Joel Hackett, Erin Young, Alexis Gallant, and Kyle Gallant; 33 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister-in-law, Jean Colling; and family friend, Doug Moore. Predeceased by two daughters in 2020, Susan Tesseris and Marjorie Humphrey; her brother, Bert Thompson; brothers-in-law, Clarke and Carrick Colling; and in-laws, John and Violet Colling. Marie was raised in the community of Purple Grove. She met Allan Colling, a Huron Township boy, and the two were married May 19, 1951. They farmed in the township for 49 years where they raised their six children. During that time, Marie also worked as a mail-lady and as a multi-service worker at Fludder’s Nursing Home. In 2000, it was time for Marie and Allan to retire, and they moved to Kincardine to enjoy their leisure time. Marie was never at a loss for things to do. She had many hobbies which included knitting, crafting, playing Bingo and cards, and going to the horse races. She and Allan loved camping, especially in the Bayfield area. She loved cheering on her beloved Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leafs, and spent hours watching curling. She also gave back to her community through the many service clubs and organizations she belonged to. She was a member of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society, the Eastern Star, Red Hats, Purple Grove Women’s Institute, Happy Hearts Seniors Club, and the Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club. Church was important to Marie. She was raised Anglican and attended St. Andrew’s United Church in Ripley and the Anglican Church of the Messiah in Kincardine. Her greatest pride and joy came from spending time with her large family. She will be missed. Visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, from 2-5 p.m., at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley. A private funeral service will be conducted, with interment at the Ripley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rosewood RVilla Residents’ Activity Fund or the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences and donations can be made on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.