Richard George COLLINSON

COLLINSON, Richard George - P. Eng, 1950-2008 - Surrounded by his loving family, Rick lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008. Rick will be forever loved and missed by his wife and best friend of 40 years Helen (Seniw), daughter Darcie (Sudbury), son Darren (Louanne) and his favourite fishing buddies, grandsons Ricky and Marcus (Little Current), and several pets. Also left to mourn are his brothers and their families John (Crystal), Jeff (Zoria), brother-in-law, Tony Valenta all of Kenora. Rick will also be dearly missed by father and mother-in-law Nick and Olive Seniw (Kenora), sisters-in- law Lynn Seniw (Sault Ste Marie), Shelley (Ward) Sherrington (Kenora), Leah (Sam) Posteraro (Edmonton), Pauline Seniw (Dave Bongfeldt) of Ottawa, brother-in-law Dan (Jan) Seniw (Kenora) and their families. Rick was predeceased by his father Thomas (1964), mother Mary (2004), and sister Glenda Valenta (2005). He is also survived by several uncles, aunts and cousins from the Collinson and Janz families. Rick loved the outdoors and spent many happy, fun filled hours at the cottage in Bay of Islands with his family. His appreciation, respect and the peace he found in nature will live on in both his children and grandsons. He particularly cherished the time spent hiking and fishing with his grandsons. Rick was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing hockey and golf. At the time of his passing, Rick was a project manager with SNC Lavalin in Sudbury. He was actively involved with many groups in the Sudbury area including the Rockhaven Board of Directors. Rick inspired and touched many lives. Those who knew and enjoyed his friendship, also learned that his generous sprit was matched only by his fierce competitiveness on the hockey rink. A celebration of Rick's life will be held at Villa Loyola, 4951 Long Lake Road, Sudbury on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rockhaven or Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME. Donations or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org 11247766