Passed away at Glenbrook Lodge in St. John's on Sunday, July 20, 2008, Mrs. Alma Collins of Carmanville in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband John, parents Eli and Lucy Reid; three daughters: Jacqueline Cull, Vera Young and Pansy Maxine Collins; two brothers: John Reid and Claude Reid; two sisters: Myrtle Dawe and Laura Holloway; great-grandson Blair Mitchell and granddaughter-in-law Raylene Cull. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her five sons: Wallace Collins (Wilhelmine) of St. John's, Gordon Collins (Wilhelmine) of Carmanville, Clayton Collins (Lois) of Twillingate, Winston Collins (Patsy) of St. John's and Larry Collins (Hazel) of Kelligrews; two daughters: Audrey Collins (Roy) of Carmanville and Maisie Hicks (Eugene) of Carmanville; two sons-in-law: John Young of Musgravetown and Reg Cull of St. John's; 30 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral service took place on Wednesday, July 23 from the United Church in Carmanville. Interment followed from the United Church Cemetery in Carmanville with Rev. Chris Andrews officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Stacey's Funeral Home in Carmanville, Gander.