Obituary of Rita Marie Collins
1 août 1933 – 13 novembre 2022
C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Rita Collins (née Martel), le dimanche 13 novembre 2022, à l’âge de 89 ans. Épouse bien-aimée de feu Jean-Marie Collins (2014). Mère chérie de Carole Toulouse, Serge Collins, Jo-Anne Bernard (Johnny), Jean-Yves Collins (Elaine), Raymond Collins (Kim) et Micheline Daoust (Serge). Elle manquera à ses 16 petits-enfants; Natalie Collins, Kenny Collins, Jasmine Ruesen (Steven), Jillian Collins (Vince), Brian Toulouse (Stephanie), Lisa McNeil (Mike), Jason Bernard (Chevelle), Silvie DiNunzio (Carlo), Michel Bernard, Tabitha Collins (John), Joshua Collins, Melissa Collins (David), Joe Hellow (Tanya), Samantha Collins (Troy), Riley Daoust, Devin Daoust (Dani) et 10 arrière-petits-enfants. Chère soeur de Yolande Labrie. Prédécédée par son fils Roger (2012) (Deanna), son petit-fils David (1984), ses parents Aimé & Eugénie (Née Viger), 3 sœurs et 5 frères.
Nous sommes sereins car nous la savons en paix, aux portes du paradis, diffusant tout autour d'elle son aura unique, sa bonté et sa gentillesse. Merci maman, la meilleure des mères, on t'oubliera jamais.
August 1, 1933 – November 13, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Collins (née Martel), on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 89 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Jean-Marie Collins (2014). Cherished mother of Carole Toulouse, Serge Collins, Jo-Anne Bernard (Johnny), Jean-Yves Collins (Elaine), Raymond Collins (Kim) and Micheline Daoust (Serge). She will be missed by her 16 grandchildren; Natalie Collins, Kenny Collins, Jasmine Ruesen (Steven), Jillian Collins (Vince), Brian Toulouse (Stephanie), Lisa McNeil (Mike), Jason Bernard (Chevelle), Silvie DiNunzio (Carlo), Michel Bernard, Tabitha Collins (John), Joshua Collins, Melissa Collins (David), Joe Hellow (Tanya), Samantha Collins (Troy), Riley Daoust, Devin Daoust (Dani) and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Yolande Labrie. Predeceased by her son Roger (2012) (Deanna), her grandson David (1984), her parents Aimé & Eugénie (Née Viger), 3 sisters and 5 brothers.
We are serene because we know she is at peace, at the gates of paradise, spreading all around her, her unique aura, her virtue, and kindness. Thank you, Mom, the best of mothers, we will never forget you.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to WELLAND FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE. Keeping with Rita’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place at a later date. As expression of sympathy donations to Fonds Foyer Richelieu would be appreciated by the family.
