Freeman Joseph Colley Obituary
Freeman Joseph Colley (Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia) passed away on October 30, 2026. Freeman, born on July 27, 1943, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Freeman Joseph Colley to show support.
Freeman will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Freeman will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Freeman’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Elsie (Brooks) Colley, Freeman George Colley, and Mary (Williams) Colley; wife: Geneva Smith; former wife: Camilla (Francine) Symonds; daughters: Carolann (Timmy), Tanya and Cathy; sons: Rickey (Mady) and Ricardo; stepchildren: Neil, Alleesha and Ensley; children: Jason Smith and Lorna Howe; sisters: Nola (the late Deacon Clifford) Thomas, Connie (Vincent) Tolliver and Wendy (Craig) Williams; brothers: Basil (Carla) Williams, G. Alvin (Nicole) Colley, Donald Colley, Wilbert (Colleen) Colley and Robert (Doris) Brooks; siblings: Cassie Colley, Verna Colley, Baby Melvin Colley, Eldon Colley, Kenneth Colley, Sherman Sanders, Raymond Williams; grandchildren: Travis Williams and Marina Gough; and 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the New Beginnings Ministries (26 Cherry Brook Rd, Cherry Brook, NS B2Z1A8). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 9th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
