Everett Michael Collins
Passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital on Friday, October 18th, 2019 in his 86th year.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of Mardi Collins (2015). Loving father of Michael Collins (Karen Martin), Scott Collins (Mary McElrea) and special foster father to Linda Gluszek (John). Proud grandfather of Kathryn, Bailey and Rowan. Survived by son-in-law Bob Roest, nephew George Collins (Kim), Katie Staines as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased also by his beloved daughter Dianne Collins (2008), granddaughter Meaghan Collins (2018), brother George Collins (2000), brothers-in-law Len Staines (1980), John Staines (2012) and Bruce Staines (2015).
Everett worked at John Deere, WG Somerville and Son, and BP Canada – all in Welland. In 1957, after developing a keen interest in hairstyling, he graduated from Bruno’s Academy of Hair Design in Hamilton. From 1958 to 1985 he owned and operated Bon Ton Hairstyling in Port Colborne. In 1985 he went on to work for the Lincoln County Board of Education (now the District School Board of Niagara) until his retirement in 1998. Everett was an award winning gardener, loved to hike and volunteered with the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
In keeping with Everett’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at Fonthill Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Everett will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Bruce County Trail Conservancy or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca
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Friday October 18th 2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Everett Michael Collins Friday October 18th 2019..
Décès pour la Ville:FONTHILL, Province: Ontario