Obituaries

JALEN DAVONNE DONALD COLLEY SUNSET: JANUARY 31, 2020

Colley, Jalen Davonne “Jay” – Age 22 of Brampton Ontario/ East Preston, Nova Scotia, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 31st, 2020. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jay is the son of Donald Colley (Maternal Grandfather). Maxroy and Shyla Spring- Colley and Jamie Provo.

Jay Graduated from St. Edmund Campion and later continued his education to fulfill his career in radiology. Jay lived his life to the fullest. As it was his life’s motto, he had many likes, however, his passion was music and cars. Jalen relished the time spent with his friends and siblings. He was the annoying pest of a brother while having a good time. Making many jokes and memories living his best life.

Jalen is survived by his maternal Grandmother, Alexa Skeir-Glasgow and paternal Grandparents Brian and Thelma Provo. Great-Grandmother, Mary Colley. Aunts Shannon and Shernera Colley, Uncle Brian Provo. Siblings Shay Colley, East Lansing, Michigan, Tiearrah Sparks and Jamie-Lynn Provo, Sackville, N.S., La’Shawn Patterson, East Preston, N.S., Afeefa Colley, Maxroy (MJ) Spring, Camarr Colley, Brampton, Ont. Godparents: Leeanne Crawley, Angela and George Williams, Natalie Cain and Chantell Brooks. Many cousins, aunts and uncles, and special friends Cassandra Larin, Shemar Ferguson, and Xavier Campbell. He was predeceased by Great Grandparents Rev. & Mrs. Donald & Evelina Skeir, Mr. Freeman Colley, Mr, & Mrs. Ernest & Louise Slawter, and Mr. & Mrs. Donald Evelyn Provo.

Celebration of life will be held at East Preston United Baptist Church, 206 Upper Partridge River Rd, East Preston, NS, B2Z 1H3. Viewing at 12pm Wednesday February 12th, 2020, Rev. Wendell Gibbs officiating minister and Rev. Joyce Ross.