Edward Timothy ” Neddy ” Collier
October 12, 1950 – September 04, 2020
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It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edward(Neddy) Collier at the age of 69 years on September 4th, 2020 at the Health Science Center in St. John’s . Neddy fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and left this world peacefully with his family at his side.
Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife and best friend of 48 years Ivy Collier(Benoit), his son Tiger-Timothy (Krystal), his daughters Georgina Collier Hinks (Dion), Rita Collier Greene(Sheldon) , Christy Barter(Tyson). Neddy was the proud “Poppy” of Cassondra, Dawson, Emma, Maggie, David, Alex, Jayelee and Marcel. He was blessed to be a great grandfather to baby Ivy Sherry. He loved them with all his heart and was ever present in their lives whether it be for sleepovers, to drop off a forgotten lunch at school, to watch them play hockey or accordion or to be their chauffeur.
Neddy was a hard worker. He fished for many years and was a journeymen pipefitter with local 740. He gave countless volunteer hours to his community and would help out anyone in need. Neddy will be forever remembered for his kindness and selflessness.
His children were truly blessed to call him “Deda” They will go on with great memories of a father who would do anything for them. Also leaving to mourn his brothers Gerard Collier( Geraldine), Kevin Collier( Mary),Bernard Collier(Theresa),his sisters Marie Greene ( Leo) , Ellen Barter and Barbara Wry.. He was predeceased by his parents William and Marguerita (Besaw) Collier, brothers Joseph Collier, Willlie Collier and his brother Edward who passed as a child, sisters Marion White, Gladys Ridgeley and his parents in law Maggie and Walter Benoit.
The family will be receiving friends at his residence 120 Island View Road in Mainland on Tuesday, September 8th from 2-9. The family asks that you wear a mask when visiting. Following Co-Vid 19 guidelines, there will be a private family service at St. Anne’s Chapel in Mainland on Wednesday September 9th, 2020 with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Mainland immediately following the service.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Stewart Rouke and his staff at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre for their care and compassion over the past three years. As expressions of sympathy, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John’s.
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We sat beside your bedside,
Our hearts were crushed
and sore:
We did our best to the end,
‘Til we could do no more.
In tears we watched
you sinking,
We watched you fade away:
And though our hearts were breaking,
We knew you could not stay.
You left behind some aching hearts,
That loved you most sincere;
We never shall and never will
Forget you Father dear.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edward Timothy Neddy Collier October 12 1950 September 04 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Stephenville, Province: T-N