Clifford Willis COLLINS

COLLINS, Clifford Willis. It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Clifford W. Collins who died Tuesday July 5, 2005 in Nanaimo, BC. He was eighty-eight. Predeceased by his sister Kay and two brothers Roy and Jim. Born on July 18, 1916 in Sunny Brae, New Brunswick. Cliff was a long time resident of Montreal. Cliff served during World War II in the Canadian Merchant Marines and was also a Free Mason in good standing. He spent many years with the Pascal Hardware chain in Montreal and retired to BC in 1980. Cliff was an avid gardener, antique lover, craftsman and self taught chef who loved international travel and precious time spent with his family and many grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter Kathleen Collins, three sons Clifford & Peter Collins of Montreal and Fredrick Collins of New York. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren. Clifford will be remembered and sadly missed by his immediate and extended family including his brother John and his wife Agnes and his sister Muriel. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 7/17/2005 - 7/19/2005