It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Tim George Colbourne of Robert''s Arm, NL, age 45, announces his passing, on Friday, December 18, 2015 from the Green Bay Health Care Center, Springdale, NL.

Tim was born on June 5th, 1970 in Springdale, NL. He grew up in the small town of Robert''s Arm. There, he settled down with the love of his life Andrea. They were married for two years and then had their one and only bundle of joy Kristen, who also added more joy to their life by blessing them with two beautiful grandchildren, Laci and Brody. He blessed Andrea by being happily married for 23 wonderful years. Tim was so proud to be called not only an husband and father but also to be called "poppy."

Tim enjoyed every moment he got with his family and made the best of his life.He always focused on making others happy, especially his family.

Tim loved the cabin life, snowmobiling, ice fishing and being in the woods. He was a very funny man and everyone loved to be in his company. Tim was known to do anything for a laugh and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Tim was recently employed with "Bird Construction" formerly known as H.J O''connells.

Memories of Tim will live on in the hearts he touched and of those who loved him. He leaves to mourn wife Andrea Colbourne; daughter Kristen (Dustin) Budgell; grandchildren Laci Budgell, Brody Budgell; parents Fred and Effie Colbourne; parents-in-law Ross and Doreen Winsor; brothers Ted (Anne) Colbourne, Tony (Crystal) Colbourne; sister Patrina Jones.

The Celebration of Life service was held from the Salvation Army, Robert''s Arm, NL on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 2:00 pm with Majors Larry and Phyllis officiating. Interment was at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Robert''s Arm,NL. Honorary pallbearer was sister Patrina Jones. Pallbearers were daughter Kristen Budgell; brothers Tony Colbourne, Ted Colbourne; nephew Dylan Vincent; friends Gilbert Rowsell, Brian Wiseman, Kevin Rideout, Derrick Hibbs. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Gail Hancock, Elaine M. Rideout and Harry Oxford of Green Bay Funeral Home, Springdale, NL.