Margaret Loleta
“Marg” (King) Collins – 79, formerly of Central
Onslow, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 with her
family by her side at Magnolia Rosecrest, Enfield. Born in Truro, she
was a daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth (Dryden)
King.
Marg is survived by
her children, Christina King (Gary), North River; Jeffrery Cavanaugh
(Kimberly), Masstown; step-children, Tara Collins-Surette (Keith),
Belmont; grandchildren, Danny (Lindsay), Hilden; Cory and Riley,
Masstown; step-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Ryland; great
granddaughter, Myla; brother, Carl King, Winnipeg, Manitoba; cousins,
Pat Dryden, Ontario; Betty Baxter, Amherst; several nieces and
nephews.
Marg was predeceased
by her husband, Phillip Collins; siblings, Bill King; Jim King; Hazel
(King) McSwain; brother-in-law, Neil and niece, Margie Rose
McSwain.
In her earlier years,
Marg worked at Stanfield’s Ltd. in Truro, then moving to
Ontario she began a new career. Upon returning to Nova Scotia, she
went to work at Crossley Karastan Carpet Mills where she worked in the
accounts receivable department for many years until retirement. She
enjoyed gardening, old time music and loved a good game of cards. Marg
was a member of the local congregation of Jehovah’s
Witnesses.
In keeping with family
wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. If so desired,
donations in Marg’s memory can be made to Onslow Island
Cemetery.
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 Marg’s obituary on-line and selecting
“Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Margaret Loleta Marg Collins 1942 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia