COLLINS, MARY FAY The death of Mary Fay (Ross) Collins formerly of Rusagonis occurred peacefully at the Oromocto Public Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on June 17, 2008. Known as "Ma" to family and friends, she was the wife of Gregory E. Collins who predeceased her on May 25, 2003. She served in the Canadian Women's Army Corps during World War II. She is survived by her daughters Maureen (Blake) Kennedy of Rusagonis and Brenda Cryderman of Guelph, ON; "chosen" daughter, Noreen (Bob) Jones of Lincoln; grandchildren, Aaron (Karen) Kennedy of Quispamsis and Sarah (Peter) Kennedy of Fredericton; and her pride and joy, great-granddaughter, Kelsey Kennedy. She also leaves behind a loving and extended family of many nieces, nephews and cousins, along with her Yoho Lake family of Jack & Carol Cunningham, Joan & Allison Caverhill and Rocky & Cassie Brawn, who provided her summer retreat. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Laurie; infant children, Bridget and Patrick; brother, Murray Ross, and sister, Jean Cuomo. Ma loved her new apartment life at Forest Hill Towers in Fredericton having left the farm in Rusagonis last November. Among her favorite pastimes were swimming, doing crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy, cuddling with Miss Kitty and travelling. Two of her favorite trips were a return to Holland in 1995 as part of the 50-year Liberation anniversary, and her adventure to Newfoundland and Labrador in 2003. There will be no visitation by request. A private graveside service will be held later at St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery in Oromocto. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Extra Mural Program (New Brunswick) would be appreciated by the family. Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.bishopsfuneralhome.com (506-458-1885). Ma will be lovingly remembered by all who crossed her path. "The Hat Lady" will forever have a special place in our hearts. She will have no problem seeing her way to heaven wearing her two pairs of glasses. Her lifelong philosophy was "always do whatever makes you happy."