FAGAN. - Group Captain Collins Joseph (Ret.) Deeply loved husband of Mary Anne (dec.). Beloved father of Anthony, Katy, Rebecca, Jack and Patrick and loved grandfather of James, Olivia, Christian, Joshua, Jemima, Joseph, Gabriel, Rose, Jackson, Ruby and Lily. Served Australia in the RAAF, Repatriation Review Tribunal and Veterans' Review Board 1950-2010. Peacefully on Wednesday Mar. 10 closely surrounded by his five children. Fought a long and courageous battle after a sudden illness. Our warmest thanks to the extraordinarily kind and caring staff at the Alfred who supported Dad and us throughout his time in hospital. We are also grateful to those friends and colleagues whose kindness has been such a great comfort. We miss you and will love you always Dad. Funeral details in later paper.
This obituary was originally published in the Herald Sun.
To Col's family......I had the privilege of working with Col for 7 years during the 1990s on the VRB. A man of reason, humour, intellect and pragmatism was Col, and a superb story-teller! I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Bruce Wallington Turner, Mount Helen, Vic.
Bruce Turner
April 01, 2010 | Mt Helen, VICTORIA
