Frances Irene
Collins – 82, Bible
Hill, formerly of Upper Onslow, passed away peacefully, with her
daughter Janie at her side, on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Saint John, New
Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Marion (Mercer)
Watson.
Frances enjoyed keeping in contact with her children, family
and friends during their daily phone calls. She loved her family
dearly and looked forward to her Sunday visits with Janie and her
golden retriever, Sophie; every visit was filled with conversation and
in the winter months they would watch Christmas movies and in the
summer months they would go for drives and out for meals. She loved
music and would listen to the bands practicing at her apartment
complex at any chance she could.
Frances is survived by her children, Kirby Collins,
Wolfville; Carolee (Don) Lightbody, Halifax; Janie Gifford, Truro;
grandchildren, Eric (Caitlin) Gifford, Tiffany Gifford, Samantha
Collins, Cassidy Collins; great grandchildren, Finn, Jemma, Rowan,
Maverick, Graham; sisters, Barbara Campbell, Truro; Norma Jean
Blizzard, Sandra Forgraves, Saint John, New Brunswick; several nieces
and nephews.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband,
Herbert Lee “Herbie” Collins; son, Donald Collins; sisters,
Bernice Mallory, Dorothy Strang; brothers, William Watson, Raymond
Watson, Donald Watson, Ralph Watson, Arthur Watson, Brian
Watson.
Private family interment will be held at a later date in
Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Drive, Bible Hill. If so desired,
donations in Frances’ memory to Canadian Cancer Society are
welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Frances’
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frances Irene Collins 1939 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia