Marlene Collins

06/09/1931 - 10/23/2015

June 9 1931-October 23 2015 With great sorrow we announce the passing of Marlene Winnifred Collins . Marlene moved to Kamloops in 1962 where she worked for many years. Marlene was a long standing member of Mount Paul United Church and member of the Adah Chapter of Kamloops Eastern Star. She had made many friends in Kamloops, she was active in many community and charitable functions. Always generous with her time. If you needed something she was always only a phone call away. Marlene moved to Prince George in 2012 after her husband passed, so that she could be close to family. Marlene was predeceased by her husband Brian Collins, her sister Haroldeen and her beloved cousin Jeanne Schlicting. Left behind to mourn are her children Neil Child (Carol), daughter Lin Barrett (Cal) and step children Ron Collins (Wendy) Allan Collins (Julie), Geoff Collins (Lynne) and Cathy Dyer (Charlie). Her grandchildren Natika Bock, Doug Collins, Joe Collins, Carly Russo,Billy Collins, Taelor Barrett, Tyler Collins, Jessie Dyer, Clayton Dyer, Baron Child, Travers Child, Sarah Millichip and Harrison Barrett. Marlene is also survived by 15 great grandchildren. In celebration of Marlene's life a service will be held at Mt. Paul United church November 7th at 2 P.M. Luncheon to follow. Special thanks to the staff at Gateway and Nurse Next Door for care and attention.