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The family of Elizabeth Colter uploaded a photo

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

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Harriet and Gordon Walker posted a condolence

Monday, August 18, 2008

We first became friends with Bill and Betty while living in London. Gordon was the Provincial member of Parliament and he and Bill met through several legal and political matters. Shortly afterwards, they moved to Toronto but we all reconnected in Toronto when we moved to Rosedale in 1991. Betty and Bill invited us over to their lovely home which was near to ours and after that we 4 always made a point of having dinner together either at our place or for a December luncheon at the Rosedale Golf and Country Club. Inspite of the many years of age difference, we always had much to chat about. The secret to their continual youth, was their interest and enthusiasm for everything. Politics, Hollinger and the legal system were favourite topics. We were so disappointed not to be able to attend their wedding anniversary in October 2006, but our daughter was being married that same weekend, so they certainly understood. They will both be greatly missed but both have set us a high standard of how to live life to the fullest!

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Karen Weiler posted a condolence

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Bobby and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of Betty Colter. In 1980, when Bill was the Chief Judge of the District Court, I joined the court. He and Betty welcomed me to the court and I very much appreciated their many thoughtful kindnesses over the years. What a wonderful team they were! Betty had a tradition of inviting every newly appointed judge and her or his spouse to a small dinner at their home in Toronto with a few other judges. This was an enormous amount of work but she did it with grace and really made you feel that you were joining a very special family. When we had our conventions, she held a coffee session for the spouses in the morning so they could get to know one another. She invited me to these coffee sessions so I could get to know the other wives and it was through her that I made friends with many of them. Betty was a wonderful listener and enjoyed and accepted people just as they were and did not judge them. As I am certain you know this is a rare and precious quality. We will alway fondly remember her. Karen and Bobby Weiler

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Martha (Brent) Stirling posted a condolence

Friday, August 15, 2008

Dear Ann and Trish, and families I was saddened to read about the death of your mother in the Globe and Mail. I contacted my parents in London, Joan and Don Brent, who had already seen the announcement in the London Free Press. They asked me to extend their sympathy to you all and to express how grateful they were for their friendship with both your mom and dad on Wychwood Park. I know that our mothers corresponded for several years, as I remember reading many cards from your mom. My parents are still living there, with help in the house, and they often reminisce about the early days of the neighbourhood. I certainly remember those years fondly as well, including Trish introducing me to the board game "Mouse Trap", which I thought was the living end! I remember your parents as well, and was grateful for your mom's picture in the paper as it is exactly how I remember her. With sadness and fond memories of a friend, Joan and Don Brent and with sympathy and good memories of great neighbours, Kathy (Brent) Tandaric Alastair Brent Martha (Brent) Stirling

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Jean and Wes Dunn posted a condolence

Friday, August 15, 2008

Dear Ann and Trish: It was with overwhelming sadness that Jean and I read, this morning, of the death of your dear mother. We are so sorry. It was almost forty-three years ago that the Colters and the Dunns moved to Wychwood Park to occupy two Wasko homes and to become close friends. We remember, too, the many delightful New Year's Eves we spent together at the home of Barbara and Harold Warwick. We were so privileged to have known your Mom and Dad. I truly wish that Jean's health status were such that we could be with you on Saturday. Please let me convey to you and to all members of your families our most profound and heartfelt sympathy. Most sincerely, Wes Dunn

In loving memory of

Elizabeth

1917 - 2008