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Jean Scott COLLINS

Jean COLLINS Obituary

COLLINS, Jean Scott (nee WALWIN) In loving memory of Jean Scott Collins, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022 at Kelowna General Hospital. She was born on March 29, 1922 in Nashville, Ontario, settled and lived in the Beach area of Toronto and moved to Kelowna with her husband in June of 2019. Jean touched many lives through her life and work as a music teacher, and her extensive work with the local United Churches, and she was the founding president of Affordable Housing East, a non-profit low income housing organization. Jean lived an active and full life of service and community participation. Jean is survived by her husband of 75 years William George Collins, her 2 children, Marni and William (Jr.) and his wife, Dianne Clark. She leaves behind three grandchildren (from William Jr.'s marriage to Kyra Collins): Christina Nikiforuk and her husband Russell, Matthew Collins and his wife Amy, and Michael Collins, plus a large extended family. Jean was predeceased by her son, Daniel and a granddaughter, Emma Marie (daughter of William Jr. and Kyra). Her lovely smile will be dearly missed by all family and friends. In accordance with Jean's wishes, she was cremated and a celebration of her life will be announced at a later date. If you wish to honour Jean, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Toronto Star on Feb. 18, 2022.

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Kyra

February 26, 2022

Best mother-in-law ever. Jean taught me how to boil an egg, make and preserve jams and jellies, and can tomatoes. After we moved to Mulmur, she took driving lessons so she could get her license and drive up from Toronto to visit us. She cooked fiddleheads for us (bleugh) and made the best fruit salad ever. If there is a heaven, I bet she and Emma are sitting up there making apple pie together and talking about Emily Carr. I will always miss her.

Janet Graham Fenemore

February 25, 2022

Sending our condolences to you and your family! Your Mother was such an inspiration to all. I remember when I use to babysit for your parent's.
Your Mom was quite a busy lady.

phebe langdon

February 23, 2022

I have many pleasant memories of Jean and her love of music. My daughter Susan loved her music classes and I was so grateful for her encouragement and patience, as I cannot read a note. If there is a Choir of Angels, I am sure she will be a happy member.

Valerie King

February 22, 2022

So sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was a gracious lady and devoted wife and mother.She took me on as an adult student of music and also taught my 3 children to play the piano. She will be missed walking along Queen Street, stopping to chat, etc.

Thanks for the memories, Jean.

Paola Maggiacomo

February 20, 2022

From 1829 Queen st Toronto #305, very sorry to hear about Jean, still miss her and Bill in the building, great neighbours.
My sincere condolences,
Paola

Melissa Kehrer McWilliam

February 18, 2022

Sincere condolences to Mrs. Collins' family. Mrs. Collins was a truly lovely person. I was her piano student for about 8 years in the late 80s and early 90s. Mrs. Collins taught me through five RCM grade exams, and all my theory classes. Most importantly, she taught me through her group piano classes, recitals and other opportunities to play for and with others that music is a joy to be shared. I always enjoyed meeting her and seeing her wonderful smile when we would bump into each other on the street and in the shops, even as an adult. I think of her fondly, and often, and will always remember happily the hours spent in her piano room overlooking the ravine behind the Collins home.

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