First Baptist Church Halifax offers sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the late Doris Colwell who died on Saturday, April 12. A Memorial Service was held at the Church on Wednesday, April 16 at 2 p.m. 

Doris Melissa Colwell - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Melissa Colwell on April 12, 2008, at home after a lengthy illness.  She is mourned as wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, sailing companion, and artist.  Born 1926 in Port Williams, Nova Scotia, she was daughter of Ida and Kempton Lantz.  Following graduation from Acadia University and a period of employment with the Federal government, she accompanied her husband, Garnet, to Montreal and Boston during his medical post graduate training.  While away, Doris began classes in painting and developed her talent in art, especially in the field of china painting.  After returning to Halifax, Doris dedicated her life to raising her family.  She enjoyed her membership at Ashburn Golf Club, painting sessions with friends, travelling with the sailing group, cross country skiing, and a long association with couples and friends who met regularly to play bridge.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Halifax, where she devoted many years to volunteering in a variety of roles, and she especially enjoyed her time leading the craft group. Doris will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Garnet, her son Jim (Becky) of Dartmouth, and daughters Patty (Cyril) of Ottawa, and Cindy (Dwayne) of Lawrence, Kansas.  Doris was the much loved grandmother of Jordan, Trevor, Megan, Brianna, Shannon, Christopher, Danielle, Bryce, Cassidy and Cuyler.  She is survived by her sisters Beulah and Eileen, and was predeceased by her brothers Kenneth and Leon. There will be visitation at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street, Halifax , on Tuesday April 15, from 2 to 4pm, and from 6 to 8pm.  There will be a celebration of Doris’ life at the First Baptist Church, 1300 Oxford Street, Halifax, on Wednesday April 16, at 2pm.  Following the service, there will be a reception at the church.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.  Email condolences may be sent to condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca