Michael Richard Collins Sr.

Michael Richard Collins Sr.

Michael Collins Obituary

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COLLINS, Michael Richard Sr. Age 80. Passed away in Petaluma on Monday, December 8, 2003. Devoted husband of Shirley Collins of Petaluma. Loving father of Carolyn Porter (Bruce) of Minden, NV, Michael R. Collins, Jr. (Janet) of Encinitas, CA, Brian Collins (Margie) of Big Bear City, CA. Caring step-father of Byrne Power of Haines, AK. Dear grandfather of eight and great grandfather of one. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MOR-TUARY & CREMATORY, Magnolia Ave. and Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA.

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Harold and Patricia Pearce

December 9, 2003

When we think of FFIC or Petaluma, we always think of Mikey. Even after retirement we still saw Mike around his town. We will always think of him kindly, and remember the good times. Good Bless

Conrad & Roberta Russell

December 9, 2003

Our deepest Sympathy. I worked with

Mike at Fireman's Fund. He was fun

to be around.

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December 9, 2003

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