MAUREEN COLLINS

(July 7, 1945 - December 9, 2025) At the age of 80, Maureen Collins (Allanson) passed away peacefully, on December 9, 2025, after a 30+ year journey with M.S., and even though it brought it's challenges, she didn't let it define her. Up until the end, Maureen maintained her wit, kindness, happy nature, love of chocolate and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences. From a happy Yorkshire farm upbringing, Maureen pursued and 20-year career in nursing, primarily in the I.C.U., where she met the love of her life, Roy. Together they embarked on an adventure in Canada, with their two children, Heather and Chris. After 24 years in Ontario, Maureen and Roy's wanderlust took them farther west to BC for the next 15 years, where they forged many new friendships and began to travel the world. In 2009, they returned to Ontario to be closer to their family. Maureen's life will be remembered and celebrated by her husband of 60 years, Roy; her children, Heather (Jim) and Chris (Rica); grandson, Braedon; sisters, Christine (Tony) and Denise (Chris); sisters-in-law, Len (Mike) and Mary (David); many nieces and nephews; close friends, Jenny Van Pelt, and Brian Smart; fierce protector, Ben (Border Collie); and our wonderful friends in St. David's, N-O-T-L. Special thanks for the dedicated care from the staff at Pioneer Elder Care. Remember Maureen with her brilliant blue eyes and radiant smile that could light up a room.