Wilfred COLLINS

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COLLINS: Wilfred Thomas passed away May 15, 2012 in Brandon. Wilf leaves to mourn his son Christopher (Mikaela), grandchildren Ryan and Lorelai,brothers Clifford Collins (Loa), Lorne Collins and sister Sharon Hamilton (Rick) and many nieces and nephews. Wilf was predeceased by his wife Ollie, infant son Jeffrey and his parents Olive and Charles Plowman. Wilf was born in Petrel on June 16, 1936 and was raised in Carberry where he worked for Tom Hood. He then went to Campbell River, B.C. to work at the saw mill. He returned to Winnipeg to work for Alsips Building and Product Services. From there he moved to Port Arthur, ON where he apprenticed as a plumber. There he met the love of his life, Olga Borodey. They moved back to Winnipeg and were married on July 30, 1966. He worked for a plumbing company before moving to Sprucewoods in 1971 where he worked for DND and owned "Collins Plumbing & Heating" until his retirement. Wilf was very active in his community of Sprucewoods and on the Douglas United Church Board. He loved a game of golf and enjoyed his coffee meetings with his buddies. Wilf was a gentle soul with many friends. "He will be missed by all." Interment will take place at Madford Cemetery on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Following the interment a Celebration of Wilf's Life will be held at Douglas United Church at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Barb Jardine will officiate. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 19, 2012