Passed peacefully away at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital on Monday, September 17, 2012, Father John Collins in his 77th year. Predeceased by his parents Thomas Clement Collins and Mary E. (Lillian) (nee Kelly) of Allan’s Island, Lamaline. Also predeceased by his sisters: Ellen (Burofsky) and Marion (Winslow), brothers: James, Patrick, William and Thomas. Father Collins is survived by his sisters: Rosalie (Rowsell) of Brampton, Ontario and Catherine (Calvin) Mayo of Ontario. Special niece, Anne Marie (John) Drysdale of Ellershouse, Nova Scotia as well as a large number of nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his fellow priests and the many friends he made while serving in so many communities. Father Collins grew up on Allan’s Island, Lamaline and attended All Hallows Seminary, Dublin, Ireland. He was ordained on June 11, 1960 and spent his entire career in the Diocese of St. George’s. He served as Parish Priest at Piccadilly, St. Fintan’s, Pasadena, Curling, St. George’s and Deer Lake. He retired in August, 2001 and took up residence in Stephenville. His remains will be at St. Stephen’s Church, Stephenville at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th for a Vigil Service. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church. Cremation to follow. Interment will be at the Priest’s Plot at Mount Patricia Cemetery in Corner Brook on Friday, September 21st at 11:00 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Father Collins’ name to the “Shepherd Fund.” Donation envelopes available at St. Stephen’s Parish or at any Parish office. The family guest book may be signed at our website at www.russellsfuneralhome.ca