Passed peacefully away at the Placentia Health Centre on Sunday, October 19, 2014, THOMAS JOSEPH COLLINS, age 64, of Bond's Path, the kindest, most loving family man and well-respected businessman who gave generously to his community.

Predeceased by parents Cyril and Carmel (Greene) Collins and his brother, Raymond Collins. 

Leaving to mourn with cherished and loving memories, his wife of 45 years, Theresa Collins.  Children:  Kim (Danny) Harte, Tommy (Jennifer) Collins, and Jeanette (Chris).  Special and loved Grand Children: Danielle and Robyn Harte, Sammy, Tommy and Nicholas Collins, and Thomas Maher.

Also leaving to mourn are his two special sisters Doris (Harris) Scott and Mary (Fred) Walsh and a life-long loyal friend, Tony Barry.  Also a large circle of close nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Resting at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia.  Visitations on:  Monday, October 20 at 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; Tuesday, October 21 at 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, October 22 at 1 p.m with Burial at 2 p.m. at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Placentia. 

As the family witnessed that the need for blood is important and crucial, any blood donations to the Canadian Blood Services would be greatly appreciated.