Birth date: Oct 8, 1960 Death date: Aug 23, 2021
Mr. Colin Wechter, age 60, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, August the 23rd. Colin, a native of Bridgeport, CT, moved to North Carolina with his partner, Anne, 24 years ago. Colin was a generous, caring, considerate and compassi Read Obituary
Lovely times with Anne, Colin and sometimes Shirley.
I have known Colin for over 23 years. I first met him when my mom introduced him in 1998 and he welcomed me to live with him in his home in Connecticut. Over the years, I saw that Colin had a heart of gold.
One particular moment that I remember was in 2001 when I offered to paint my mom’s house in order to take a trip to Europe. At that time, I was dealing with severe depression and crippling anxiety. I was unable to finish painting her house because it overwhelmed me. My friend contacted my mother and she gave him the dour news that I would be unable to meet him in Europe. After this happened, Colin convinced my mother that I needed some time alone and my mother helped me to take a trip abroad.
My memory of Colin is that he was fair and kind.
I only knew Colin for six years, which was far too short. Colin was a kind a thoughtful soul, full of love and compassion. He would have given his shirt to help a friend. He never met Franklin, his grandson, which was a tragedy. As he loved children and could always make them smile. He was taken from this world far too soon and had so much more to offer.
I met Colin when I traveled to Charlotte with my then boyfriend (Greg) to meet his mom (Anne) and partner (Colin) for the first time. The first night we stayed with Anne and Colin we played a game of Whist. I was very nervous to play a game of strategy with my soon to be mother-in-law. However, Colin put my fears to rest when he leaned over and said " I have no idea how to win this game". I smiled and said "thank you" as I clumsily made my bid.
Colin's cheerful and caring demeanor always brought happiness to whoever he was around. His passing has left a crater of sorrow in its wake.
Love,
Marissa Barabe
