Janice Collins Obituary

November 25, 2010 at age 78. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Edward "Ted" Collins; daughter, Jennifer Collins; son, Matthew Collins; and daughter-in-law, Meg Hellwig; grandchildren, Andrew Dobrowski and his wife Allison Weise, Jason Dobrowski and Abigail Hoagland; brother, Neil (Christine) Colvin; and several nieces & nephews. Janice was an elementary school teacher for more than 20 years at Jefferson Avenue School in Fairport.
Her family will receive friends on Monday, November 29 from 4-7 at the RICHARD H. KEENAN FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport, Egypt location, with Services immediately following. Interment, private at Riverside Cemetery on November 30th. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the Janice M. Collins Scholarship Fund at Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester 14618.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Janice Collins

13 Entries

Neil vanHooydonk

November 21, 2020

My Aunt Janice and my Uncle Ted played very special roles in my life. Ted was my mother's brother and they loved each other very much! I remember Uncle Ted coming to our house every year to personally till up a garden for my parents so they could plant corn and vegetables. He could have had one of his employees do it, but he wanted the time to spend afterwards with his sister Hazel and Van. What I remember most about Aunt Janice is her love for Ted and her children. The story that sticks most in my head is that she went back to college when i was a freshman at the same school. I made the mistake of teasing her about being my aunt in front of some of the friends she had made at the school who were my age. She cornered me and told me in no uncertain terms that I should "cool it!" We laughed for decades afterwards about it. The other story is that grandma Collins used to pull up a chair and climb on it so she could scold Ted by looking him in the I! Ted and Janice are a love story to emulate! Two wonderful people! I miss them! Nephew Neil vanHooydonk

John and Donna VanHooydonk

December 2, 2010

Uncle Ted, Jennifer, Matt and Families, my memories of aunt Janice date back to when she went back to school to get her teaching degree. My mother Hazel watched Jen and Matt for her during the day. Aunt Janice would light up the room like no one else I have ever met. She was pure Love and Joy.We send our condolence.

Neil vanHooydonk

December 2, 2010

Uncle Ted, Jennifer, Matt and Families,
I loved "MY" Aunt Janice! And I will charish my memories of her. She was a caring, compassionate, joyous soul in a small "dyno-mite package." Now she is with my parents, grandparents and so many family and in God's Loving arms. We were all blessed by having her in our lives!

charlene collins

December 1, 2010

Dear Uncle Ted and cousins: I have many pleasant memories of my sweet and elegant Aunt Janice who was such a kind women. My prayers to her family with love, Charlene Collins in San Antonio, Texas

Oscar and Mary Fleckner

December 1, 2010

We remember Jan sitting on her deck overlooking the Indian River she loved.

We remember walking to the marina and stopping to talk to Jan about her children and grandchildren that she was so proud of.

We remember a pint sized woman getting a gallon sized guy to do whatever she wanted. Now that's love.

She will be missed!

November 30, 2010

Dear Ted, Jennifer, Matt & Families;

It is with Deep regret that I learned of the passing og Janice, a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

I so enjoyed her in all the shows at Charlotte High School,

Janice was a Class Act and will be missed by all who loved her.

My sympathy and Prayers;

Dotti S. Lewis

November 28, 2010

Even though we were separated by many miles most of the time, Jan was the kind of friend with whom we could pick up, almost mid-sentence, just where we'd left off the last time as if we'd never been apart. She was everything you could want in a friend, and we treasured her. There is a hole in our hearts today. Jack and Lydia

Nephew David and Wife Fran Manchester

November 28, 2010

Aunt Janice was a kind, loving and gracious lady. She touched everyone she met in a comforting and unforgettable way. Uncle Ted, Jenny and Matt, our love and prayers are with you and yours.

November 28, 2010

Janice was a sweet and kind woman who always made us feel welcome in her home. We have fond memories of her and were fortunate to have known her.
Tony, Sandy, Emily & Joey

Michael Rinella

November 28, 2010

Mrs. Collins was a fine, elegant women who befriended many, guided more and left an indelible footprint of hope and kindness on all. The world was enriched by her presence. To Ted, Jenny and Matt, and the extended Collins family my deepest sympathy.

November 28, 2010

Jan-We'll miss you. Carole and Bill Baxter

Marilyn OConnor

November 27, 2010

Three of my four children were Mrs Collins students. She taught them independence, responsibility and freedom for creativity. They have gone on to great success and they credit those early years in her classroom. Gordy, Phil and Emily Hoffman as well as their mother, Marilyn send their love to Mrs Collin's family at this very sad time.

Roxanne Impaglia

November 27, 2010

Janice was a wonderful and kind woman who will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Roxanne Impaglia

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