Herbert Collins
Born In: Green Oaks, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: June 19th, 1936
Passed in: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 21st, 2012
COLLINS, Herbert Lee “Herb, Herbie” – 76, Upper Onslow. In loving memory of my beloved husband, devoted father and cherished brother who passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, surrounded by his family. Herb was retired from Farmers Dairy. He is survived by his beloved wife, Frances (Watson); son, Kirby (Becky) Collins; daughters, Carolee (Don) Lightbody, Janie Gifford; one grandson; three granddaughters; one great granddaughter; sister, Linda (Herman) Crowe; brother, Russell (Nancy) Collins. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Donald; brother, Dawson Collins; sisters, Edna, Dorothy. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Herb’s family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Friday, November 23, 2012, and where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012, The Reverend Gary Yetman officiating. Interment in Bible Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Herb’s memory to a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Herb’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnefh.com


