Colin Cummins

Official Obituary

Remembering Colin Cummins 

Colin Cummins, a cornerstone of the Canadian baseball community and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Mississauga, Ontario, surrounded by the love of his family.

Colin’s life was defined by his unwavering passion for the game of baseball. As a player, coach, mentor, and the owner of the Ontario Giants, he dedicated himself to the sport at every level. To Colin, baseball was more than just a game—it was everything. He was a fixture at the diamond, never passing up an opportunity to "talk ball" with anyone who would listen, sharing his deep knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the sport he loved.

Beyond the box scores and championships, Colin’s true legacy lies in the profound impact he had on the people around him. He was known for his generous spirit, always going the extra mile to ensure his players and coaches received the attention, guidance, and support they deserved. He didn't just build athletes; he built character, leaving a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of crossing his path.

While his presence will be deeply missed on the field, his greatest pride and joy remained his family. Colin was the beloved husband of Jennifer and the immensely proud father of his two wonderful children, Sydnei and Logan.

He is survived by his mother, Juliette (Cummins), his father, Lionel (Roberts), and his brother, Don (Cummins). He will be remembered fondly by his extended family, many friends, and the generations of ballplayers he inspired.

Colin’s kindness, mentorship, and love for the game will continue to resonate through the lives of the many people he touched. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication that will never be forgotten.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 25th at

Erindale United Church – 1444 Dundas Crescent, Mississauga, ON, L5C 1E9

Time:

10:30 – 12pm: Visitation

12pm – Celebration of Life

** Reception to follow

For those that are out of town or can’t attend in person, we will be streaming the Celebration of Life live. Please use the following link to join in the celebration:

https://app.zoom.us/wc/93895800673/join?pwd=ZkZnZjRNVVl1SlUyRlAzamQ2b1pWQT09&tk=&ref_from=launch&_x_zm_rtaid=LkVDgjssRBOu4eK62lqSFw.1776265275345.fd23bebe440337d3e8927159673d60f2&_x_zm_rhtaid=247&fromPWA=1

Note: To all those that played ball, please wear your baseball jersey’s

Ontario Giants Family – All current and previous players, please wear your orange OG jersey’s

To everyone else, if you would like to wear something orange as this was not only Colin’s favourite colour and Ontario Giants team colour!

In leiu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canada Cancer Society in Colin's name. 

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." — Jackie Robinson