Joan Lucretia Arabella Collins (Nee Peckford)
December 3, 1928 to March 6, 2022
Obituary
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan Lucretia Arabella Collins (Nee Peckford) on Sunday, March, 6th, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Katie Peckford, husband Harold, daughter Debbie, brothers Reginald, Harvey, and Edwin, sisters Mae and Regina ( baby sister Maureen Josephine).
Joan was born in Clarke’s Head, Gander Bay, Newfoundland on December 3rd, 1928 and spent many years in Gander later moving to St. John’s in 1972.
Leaving to mourn are her nine children, Brian (Raye), Betty (Roy), David (Eunice, deceased), Paul (Valerie), Sharon, Kevin (Karen), Craig (Denise), Derek (Annie), and Tony. Thirteen grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren as well as her brother Gordon (Nettie, deceased) and sister Ada (Don, deceased).
Joan was residing at her home in St. John’s at the time of her passing. She faced her final challenges the same way she lived in life- with dignity and a quiet determination.
Due to Covid-19 there will be no visitation and there will be a private funeral service for immediate family only.
Donations in her memory are gratefully accepted and can be made to a charity of one’s choice.
You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
or you can be full of the love you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember her and only that she’s gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she’d want
Smile, open your eyes, love, and go on
My sincerest condolences to the Collins family from your EPA Family, .
To Brian, Dave and the entire Collins Family. So sorry to hear that the matriarch of your family has passed. You are a fine family and that’s a testament to the love of your Mom and Dad. Godspeed Mrs. Collins.
Betty and Family
Sincere Condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time
Betty, Brian, and all the Collins Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a kind and gracious lady who will be sadly missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known her .
We enjoyed the many visits we had with Joan and Harold in Gander and later in St. John’s .
Our sincere condolences to you all,
Fraser and Yvonne
Condolences to all of the Collins family on the loss of your lovely mother., a sweet and gracious lady.
Jean and Peter Stacey
Betty, Brian and and all your family.
Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. I remember her from our Gander days as a lovely woman. Cherish all those wonderful memories. She will stay in your hearts forever.
So sorry for your loss Kevin
Brian & Raye
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Sending our condolences to you all at this sad time in your lives.
Pat&Clyde
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To the Collins Family, my deepest sympathies to you at this very sad time. May Joan live on in your cherished memories that you hold close to your heart.
Well, what can I possibly say that hasn’t been said already about your wonderful Mom? Mrs. Collins was truly one of a kind. I have a lot of memories of her that I will cherish forever. Sadly the qualities that your Mom exhibited seem to be dying off with each generation. All we can do is to try to live our lives as she did, with faith, dedication & humility.
Love you all & miss you,
Keith
My sincerest condolences to all the Collins family. The tribute is very true, your mother was very dignified. I know she will be missed by all. Great life and amazing accomplishment in the upbringing of all her children. Hold tight to all the memories you have. RIP
Sincerely,
Paul Manuel
Sharon, Betty and the Collins Family
Debbie would often speak about her mother Joan and share stories with me.
She will be missed.
I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Dave, Kevin, Paul and the Collins Family.
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother.
I did not get to know her well but I was told on many occasions that she was a wonderful cook.
In spite of my many pleas, I could never get invited down for a feed of turrs.
While I regret that I never got to know her well, it is evident that she was much loved and respected by all her family.
May you all draw comfort from the treasured memories of wonderful family times spent in the company of a very unique , caring and loving lady..
Sincerely.
Roger Jefford
Sending my thoughts to you at this difficult time. I hope the beautiful memories you have will comfort you. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
Brian, Raye, and Family
We are saddened by your Moms passing. Hold dear your memories of her at this sad time.
Sincerely, Marian and Brian
To the Collins family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories keep your mom close to your heart.
The Whelan’s of Dunfield Street
Brian
Sincere condolences to you, Raye, and your family upon your loss. May good memories comfort you and yours at this sad time.
Heidi and Dick Janes
To the Collins Family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. Such a beautiful lady, I know she will be dearly missed. We enjoyed many good chats with her and your dad as well. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Linda and Joe Byrne
Dunfield Street
To the Collins family, Joe and I want to send our deepest condolences to all of you.
She was a lovely lady, and will be truly missed by those who knew her.
Terry & Joe Lamantia
Calgary, Ab
To the Collins family, Joe and I want to send our deepest condolences to all of you.
She was a lovely lady, and will be truly missed by those who knew her.
Terry & Joe Lamantia
Calgary, Ab
Kevin, Derek and the Collins Family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother.
Danny Breen
Kevin and extended family
Both your parents had long and productive lives
They were proud of their Newfoundland heritage and their deep roots in the Province
They had many friends who will remember both of them with warmth and fondness.
They are both now at rest and may that rest be in peace
Sincere condolences to your large family
God speed Joan and Harold
To The Gollops and Newells,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our love and sympathy.
Hugs, The Gallants
To My Dear Friend Sharon and the Collins Family,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother.
She was a beautiful, gentle, kind, thoughtful woman who had a big heart and always a welcoming smile.
Wishing you loving memories to forever hold in your heart and to give you comfort during this trying time .
Deepest Sympathy,
Sandra
To the Collins family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sybil Driscoll and family
Dunfield Street
Brian, Betty and the Collins family.
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember her (and your father) well. During the Gander years, I can still picture Mr. and Mrs. Collins arriving at church with their ‘baseball team’ behind them. Such a wonderful and gracious lady who will be surely missed. My sincere condolences
Bert Waterman
Ottawa, ON
Oh my God Brian. So sorry about your mom💔 Our deepest condolences
Brian and Raye,
Sending my condolences on the passing of your Mother. Thinking of your all at this sad time. May she rest in peace.
Leta Manning
To Brian and the Collins Family, so sorry for your loss. Take comfort from family and friends as they share in your grief. May she Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory
Ada & family;
Sincere sympathy on the passing of Joan. Treasure your memories…hugs to all
Craig, Denise and Family,
Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother.
Thinking of you.
Kevin and Karen
Sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mother. She was a lovely lady..
Louise Piercey
Brian.
We extend our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. We are thinking of you and Raye at this sad time.
Betty, Roy, Alison, Mark, Thomas and Harry
We are so sorry for your loss . I know you will miss her dearly. God bless
Maureen and Bob Jenkins
It is with a heavy heart that Rose Marie and I bid farewell to our awesome family Aunt. To all my cousins and their families, as we all know, she will be missed dearly and forever remain in our thoughts.
RIP Aunt Joan
Kevin, Karen and family
So sorry to hear of your mom passing . Thinking of you at this most difficult time , hold your memories close
Tom and Pauline
Sorry to hear of Aunt Joan’s passing. Tom and I are sending our condolences to the family. Thinking of you all at the most difficult time.
Very sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet person, and a fantastic neighbour! My condolences to all of you. Take care.
Deepest condolences to the Collins family. Her memory will live on through her children.
To The Collins Family:
Sorry for your loss.!! Deepest and sincere condolences from my family to yours. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Collins from hanging around the neighborhood (Dunfield Street) with Craig and Kevin. Hold on to the memories, and take care of each other. God bless.!!