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Eleanor Collins
1919 - 2024
Eleanor Collins
1919 - 2024
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BORN
1919
DIED
2024
Eleanor Collins Obituary
Eleanor Collins was a jazz singer widely known as Canada's First Lady of Jazz, who broke ground on television when she became the first woman and first Black artist in Canada to host her own national television series, "The Eleanor Show."
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Darlene
April 19, 2024
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army fans of Ms. Eleanor Collins. Ms. Eleanor Collins was a jazz singer widely known as Canada´s First Lady of Jazz, who broke ground on television when she became the first woman and first Black artist in Canada to host her own national television series, "The Eleanor Show." She was greatly admired by many fellow artists and all those who knew her. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by her. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Eleanor Collins. May his music and legacy keep his memory alive forever. Thank you for Ms. Eleanor Collins' contribution to the Jazz industry.
Janelle Eloisa Almendis Augustine
March 7, 2024
May the God of all love and music bless your love and comfort your hearts.
Carson Loveless
March 6, 2024
Condolences to her family and her loved ones
Jenee Emlyn
March 6, 2024
I am so sorry about the loss of Eleanor-her voice was beautiful. The Collins family has my deepest condolences and I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. As you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you "everlasting comfort" (2 Thess. 2:16).
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