August 1, 1937
– August 1, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Theresa Collins
announces her passing at the Placentia Health Centre on August 1, 2022
at the age of 85.
Passing peacefully, she rejoins her husband and loving
partner of 61 years, Edward. Predeceased by her parents, Francis and
Elizabeth Vigneau, Theresa leaves warm and fond memories with her
children, daughters Rose Marie (Mike), Anne Marie (Bill), Sandra and
son Francis (Anne Marie); nine grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jenny) and
Joshua (Candace) Collins, Mark (Julie) Sutton, Victoria
(Alex) Kohout, David (Allison) Sutton, Dennis Sutton, Billy (Annya)
Wells, Laurianne (Sean) Sutton, and Dianne (Mark) Wells; and six
great-grandchildren, Hailey, Edward, Zoey, Eva, Chase, and
Brielle.
Also leaving to mourn are her sister, Etiennette Girardin,
brother, Andre Vigneau, a large extended family in St. Pierre and
Miquelon, and her best friend and faithful companion, Shirley
Greene.
Born in the French island of Miquelon, Theresa Vigneau met
her future husband, a sailor, at a local dance during a port of call
in 1953. Falling in love and yet not speaking any English, she married
Edward and followed him to Newfoundland at the age of 17, eventually
settling in Jersey Side where they raised their four children and
together built a series of successful businesses.
For Theresa, what mattered in life were spending time with
her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, morning walks,
gardening, music, travel, and regular trips to St. John’s
with Shirley. A passionate cook and cardplayer, she enjoyed exchanging
recipes (especially her French favourites) and playing numerous rounds
of Crib and Scat amid a helpful sharing of homemade desserts and
tea.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 3rd from
2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm at Maher’s Funeral Home, Placentia.
Funeral mass at Placentia Sacred Heart Church on Thursday, August 4 th
at 11am, with interment to follow at Dermot McGettigan Memorial
Cemetery, Southeast Placentia.
The family would like to thank Dr. Power for his kindness and
support. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a
charity of one’s choice.
«
On ne voit bien qu’avec le cœur
»
(We only see well with the
heart)
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Theresa Collins 1937 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Placentia, Province: T-N