Bunny Collins

Bunny Collins

Bunny Collins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 14 to Dec. 16, 2005.
COLLINS, Bunny (Bernice) Peacefully at home, Sunday, December 11, 2005. Bunny is survived by husband Bill, daughter; Carolyn (Tony Bennett), sons Jim, David, Michael (Cynthia) and Kevin (Carolyn Blanchard). Grandchildren; Steven, Lauren, Jordan, Jennifer, Shawn, Emma, Noah, Matthew and great-grandson Jakob. She grew up on a farm in Downeyville, Ontario, daughter of the late Paul and Margaret McGuire. Sister of Margaret Fitzgerald, Janet Purcell, Fr. Jim McGuire (SFM), Anne McLennan, Ruth Lamantia, Joseph and the late Dale. Bunny's energy and enthusiasm brought success in all her endeavors. Her talent for helping others was most evident as a founding member of the Waupoos Foundation. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue (west of Carlingwood) Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass in Memory will by held Friday, December 16, 2005 in Blessed Sacrament Church at 11 a.m. Special thanks to the Ottawa Hospital Gynecology-Oncology Team and the Community Palliative Care Unit. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation appreciated. "That's how it is with God's Love... you want to Pass it On."

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January 8, 2006

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December 22, 2005

Sheila, Luc and Martin Charbonneau posted to the memorial.

December 20, 2005

Joe and Joyce McGuire posted to the memorial.

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Alan & Peggy Cranny

January 8, 2006

To Bill & family. As you still struggle through the loss of your precious one.We want you to know we are praying for you..We have such happy memories of our Waupoos times together, & all the year's of sharing Cursillo events.(Bunny was on the team when I made my weekend,way back in 1977)She always glowed with the presence of God in her life,and is such a great loss to the community. Hope you & your family find comfort in the fact she was one of God's chosen people,and did her part to perfection.

Sheila, Luc and Martin Charbonneau

December 22, 2005

Dear Bill and Family:

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of you during this very difficult time. Bunny was a wonderful person and we have many cherished memories of her. We hope that your memories of her will comfort you and help ease your sadness.



Sincerely

Joe and Joyce McGuire

December 20, 2005

My sister, Bunny: Know that your fine qualities are missed, beyond words. May you now find laughter and joy in the community of faithfully departed family: Paul, Margaret, Dale, Christopher, and others gone before.

Bill and family: You have set a wonderful example of caring and love, especially during Bunny's period of suffering.We will always admire your graceful, selfless approach.

Jennifer Boudreau

December 20, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Collins and his family. As Mr. and Mrs. Collins home and car insurance agent,I remember a warm and welcoming woman that was always a joy to speak with. The Cooperators thanks you for your business and loyalty over the last 30 years.

Lisa Whalen

December 16, 2005

I was very saddened to hear of Bunny's passing. I will always remember her infectious smile and laugh from many summers spent at Waupoos Island as a teenager. My deepest condolences to the family. I'm sure your smile will continue to shine down from up above.

Aka Lisa LeBlanc

Dennis Capiral & Caroline Bolduc

December 15, 2005

Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go to the family. May God be with you in these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Prud'homme

December 15, 2005

It's been a long time since the 13th Ottawa Women's Cursillo. Bunny has been an inspiration ever since. Her joy inspired. Bill and family, may you find consolation in her new freedom.

aka (Jamieson)

Cuong M. Nguyen

December 15, 2005

Dear David, we are extremely sorry to hear about the passing away of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult moment.

Jennifer Guitard and Avery Johnson

December 15, 2005

Kevin, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. We hope she is in peace now. Please accept our sympathies on behalf of your family. You will be in our thoughts in the coming days.

Carolyn Larkin

December 15, 2005

Dave & the Collins family, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful lady. I have such fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Heather Press

December 15, 2005

I was very saddened to hear of Bunny's passing. It was an honour and pleasure to get to know Bunny just a little. A remarkable woman, a remarkable family.



I don't know the whole family well, but consider Bill and Kevin true friends - take care of yourselves and know that I am thinking of you.



Heather

Marta and Isaias Vieira

December 15, 2005

Our sympathy to Kevin and Mike on a difficult time.

God bless you.

Gail & Bob Logan/Leedy

December 15, 2005

Bunny will be missed by all her friends. Our blessings go to Bill and family.

Karen McLennan

December 15, 2005

A beautiful woman with a warm spirit whose smile lit up every room she entered .. that is how I'll remember my Aunt Bunny. She'll be greatly missed but in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Bill and Collins cousins. xoxox Karen & family

Lisa Vida

December 14, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kevin and his entire family. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Sheila Fitzgerald

December 14, 2005

A smile that spread across a thousand miles. An aunt that holds a special place in our hearts will be greatly missed.

Gerard Rao

December 14, 2005

On behalf of the FreeBalance QA and Support Team, we would like to convey our condolences to David and his family.

Jackie Kenny

December 14, 2005

What a smile full of love, we will miss you Aunt Bunny. May you be at peace and having tea with Grandma and Grandpa now. Love Jackie and family xxoo

Sara & Dave Lee

December 14, 2005

Her eyes were always so bright and cheery, even when she was suffering. What an amazing woman, and what a great aunt! She is already missed! We'll be praying for all of the family!

Rob & Mary Ellen Drapeau

December 14, 2005

Bill and Family. Our sympathy and prayers to you and the family. We remember Bunny from Waupoos, Cursillo and of course my late parents, Leo and Marie were friends of both of you.

Marion Ritchie

December 14, 2005

Bunny was truly an inspiration to all who knew her. She fought a tough battle with dignity and humour and it was a privilege to call her a friend.



My deepest sympathy to Bill and his entire family. You are all in my prayers.

Lorne Landreville

December 14, 2005

Bill and family,



Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.



Lorne (Algonquin-Advertising)1974

Gerry & Helen Flaherty

December 14, 2005

We were privileged to know Bunny.Gerry first met her at St Mike's College in 1955 and our affection for her grew through Cursillo. She was such a cheerful and loving person. May God keep her in his love. We offer our sympathy to Bill and all the Family.

Dan Fitzgerald

December 14, 2005

The memory of her vibrant, joyous smile and laugh keeps coming back to me.

anne mclennan

December 14, 2005

"I'll miss you little sister!" That big smile is in my head forever.

Love from Anne

December 14, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of such a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you.

"Eternal rest grant unto her"



Bernie, Margaret, Paul, & Sean Carroll

Lynn Noel

December 14, 2005

Dear Bill & family,

My heart is filled with sadness for your great loss. Bunny as you all know was very special to me as a friend, a mentor and a confidant. I have treasured memories of my times with Bunny, filled with shared laughter, shared tears and sometimes shared frustration. She was always able to help me find the "bright side" and I consider myself blessed for having Bunny as my friend. May God continue to be with all of you during these dark days and please know that all of you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Victoria Rodgers

December 14, 2005

Bunny will be sadly missed by those who respected and loved her .

My sympathy to the family

Paul McGuire

December 14, 2005

May God Bless her and hold her near.

She was an amazing woman and a wonderful aunt. She is greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

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