Obituary of LEON ROSS COLLINS

LEON ROSS COLLINS 3/17/1954 – 10/18/2014 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Leon. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend who will be missed beyond words. Leon is survived by his wife Jane “Whiteside” of 32 years, daughter Lacey Forbes(Scott), son Trenton(fiancé Laura Marzoff), daughter Morgan(partner Sara Barsky); brother Marsh(Debbie), nieces Kelly(Adam), son Quinn; Leslie(Jamie), daughters Blake and Haven; and Laura. Cousin Marney and Ed Scribner, Lisa(JC) and Karen(Zbigniew). “Far Away” Family from Sandy Lake, Ontario, and last but not least his best friend Essey (Sam Edward). Leon was predeceased by his father Herbert Lloyd Collins, and mother Joyce Mary Collins, grandparents Joseph Allan Grundy and Dorothy Grundy. Leon grew up in the West End, attending Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute. He had wonderful memories of hockey and football at Orioles Community Centre. He made lifelong friends with stories to tell like it was yesterday. Leon was an Instrumentation Technologist and Certified Engineering Technologist employed with Trans-West Process Control & Automation. Leon was passionate about his chosen field. Over the course of his 30-year career his travels included working in Saudi Arabia for over seven years with a young family in tow. Leon had a keenly inquisitive mind and enjoyed nothing more than sharing his knowledge. Leon was ever so proud of his family and would take every opportunity to share a story. He loved the outdoors, camping at Big Whiteshell, fishing, horseshoes, golfing, boating, and more. He was thrilled that “the kids enjoyed it as much as he did” and got a kick out of tubing and most recently water skiing. We would like to thank Mr. Greg Troilo of Trans-West Thunder Bay and the Trans-West Winnipeg office for their compassion and support during Leon’s illness. Thank you to Drs. Srinathan, Gall, Maksymiuk, and nurse Megan for your kind and compassionate care. Cremation has already taken place. A celebration of Leon’s life will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel on Friday, October 24th 2014 at 3:00 PM. Honorary pallbearers Trenton Collins, Scott Forbes, Marsh Collins, Chubb Chabot, Luciano Guffei, and Tony Persoage. If friends so desire, donations can be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Interment will take place at a later date.