Norman Barry Collins
August 18, 1950 to October 3, 2024
Obituary
The funeral service for Norman Collins will be livestreamed through the
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Surrounded by his loving family, Norman Barry Collins, age 74, passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, NL, on Oct 3, 2024, following a long and courageous battle with ALS. Joining in heaven, infant son Steven, father Philip, mother, Agnes, parents in law Patrick and Margaret Pender, Brothers in law Russell Janes, Thomas, Frank and Joseph Pender, sister in law’s, Mary Tucker and Gwen Collins, and special nephew David Collins.
Leaving to honor him with precious memories, are his beloved wife Agnes (Pender), daughter Angela (Robert), son Chris (Tiffany), treasured grandchildren Jessica and Dennis Greeley and Daniel and Steven Collins. Remembering him with love also are his brothers Clyde, Jake (Diane), and Gary (Kate), and his sisters Elizabeth (Bruce), and Marilyn, and special brother in law Pat Pender and sister in law Martha Pender. Also to mention, are special god daughters and niece’s Tina Robinson and Michelle Pender-Bhattacharya, as well as many other nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family.
Norm’s legacy will also be carried throughout the large circle of friends, acquaintances, coworkers and community that he has built over the course of his lifetime. His career with the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation carried him into retirement after 30yrs. His passion for politics brought him to also work with the town of Portugal Cove St. Philips, for 20 years, serving as Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor. He also volunteered with The Lions Club and the St Lawrence Church Men’s Group and facilitated many fundraising events over the years. Norms love of music, fellowship and celebration, lead him to over 50 years of playing instruments and singing in bands, entertaining at parties, functions and cookhouses, and DJing for events in the community for many years. Music brought him joy to the very end.
Above all else, Norms heart and purpose was always with his family, the people he loved as family, and to his community. He was an outstanding individual in the lives of many people. All that knew Norm know that he lived his life “Norm’s Way”.
Norm and his family would like to express thanks to Dr Stefanelli and his associates, the team at the Miller Centre, and the amazing staff of medical professionals at the Health Sciences Centre for carrying him through his end of life journey over the past few years. Also thank you to Cheryl Power and the ALS society, for all they have done for him and provided during his illness. Special appreciation goes to his care worker Ayo, who joined his care team for a short while, but made a big impact.
Most importantly, and personally, Norm wanted to thank his devoted wife of 50 years, and best friend Agnes. They shared an amazing, full life, structured with family, fun and laughter. Agnes’ love, care and support throughout Norms illness gave him the strength and will to fight as long as he did.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Saturday October 5th from 11AM – 9PM.
The funeral will be held on Sunday, October 6th, at 2PM from St. Lawrence Anglican Church, Portugal Cove with inurnment to follow. A reception will also be held at St. Lawrence following the inurnment.
Donations in Norm’s name may be made to the ALS Society Corner Brook (physical donations can be addressed to: ALS Society Corner Brook, P.O. Box 844, Corner Brook, NL, A2H-6H6) or to the St. Lawrence Anglican Church
Schedule
Visitations
11am - 9pm on October 5, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Sunday October 6th
St. Lawrence Anglican Church, Portugal Cove
Hi Agnes & family,
Just found out from my friend Ken Templeton about Norm’s passing. My condolences to you a yours. I have great respect for Norm given what he had to cope with on council! Hope life is beginning to settle down for you Agnes. It is never easy. In case you are wondering, I am now living in Toronto with my new wife Helen. We have been married nearly 6 years. Take care
Hi Agnes & Family,
I am only now finding out the passing of your husband Norm.and your dad Chris and Angela. I am truly sorry for your loss. Your husband and dad is at peace now, and will always be looking down on you all. I believe that with all of my heart.
I knew Norm from our time in the Portugal Cove Lions Club. He was a great person. I always found Norm very helpful and committed to the task at hand. He was always a gentleman. Condolences to his family.
Sincere condolences to all the family/
So sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. I met him through NLC. We had many conversations when we would see each other out around. He was a great guy with an awesome personality. RIP Norm
Jim Flynn
Agnes & family,
So sorry to hear of Normans passing, Christine and I pass on our sincere condolences.
Christine Terry Wareham
Dear Agnes and family,
We are sending our deepest condolences for your loss. May God bless you all.
Lionel and Maxine
Our deepest condolences to Agnes and family .
Marie Hall and family
Agnes & family.
My sincere condolences on the passing of Norm.
May you find peace & comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Sarah (Sally) Hickey
We are so sorry to hear of norms passing our prayers and thoughts are with all the family
Agnes and the entire Collins families,
It is with great sadness that we hear of Norman ‘s passing.
He carried his personality on his sleeve.
We were fortunate to visit him in June at his home.
We have lost a great friend and he will be forever remembered by all who met with him.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Wayne and Ann Ruth (Kippens).
Dear Agnes and family. We are so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. He was a generous and special individual. We still remember his gift of being the DJ at our wedding 36 years ago. May you be comforted by many happy memories in the months ahead.
Blessings,
Barry and Penny Parsons
Agnes sorry to hear about your husband take care. Roxanne and Bill Antle.
Agnes & Family: I was so saddened to hear about Norm’s passing. I send my sincere condolences to You & all of Norm’s Family. Cherishj your many precious memories & hold them close. Rest in Peace.
Agnes and family
Sorry to hear of Norm’s passing
Condolences to family and friends
Addison and Irene Bown
My condolence to the Collins family…. my time on council with Norm is where I saw Norm’s passion and commitment to the community that he served for decades.. Rest in peace.
Joe
To the Collins family. Judy and I were so sorry to hear about Norm’s passing. May God comfort and strengthen you at this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Agnes and family – deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather.
Norm was a great guy, loved spending time with him. He will certainly be missed.
Our condolences to the Collins and Pender families on Norm’s passing.. Thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
To Norms family, please accept our heartfelt condolences. May your many fond memories sustain you in difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to the Collins family on Norm’s passing.
I knew Norm through his efforts serving the Town. He was always ready to listen, offered alternatives that worked for the Town. A gentleman indeed..
Agnes and Family: Bev and I were deeply saddened to hear of Norm’s passing. We have many wonderful memories of you and Norm, during the camping days over in Bishop’s Field. Norm entertained many of us at the cookhouse, especially with his rendition of Merle Haggard songs. Please accept our sincere condolences and hold dear all your family memories. Thinking of you all at this sad time. God Bless.
Aggie,Chris Angela, Collins & Pender families , my deepest condolences to you on Norms passing. It’s never easy losing the ones we love, that’s why our memories are so precious to us. May God’s warm embrace comfort you all everyday. Rest in peace Norm.❤️
Aggie,Chris Angela, Collins & Pender families , my deepest condolences to you on Norms passing. It’s never easy losing the ones we love, that’s why are memories are so precious to us. May God’s warm embrace comfort you all everyday. Rest in peace Norm.❤️
Agnes, my years on Council where some of my best years and Norm was a great friend and colleague during that time. He was an amazing person and always wanted to help. I am sad that I will be out of town for Norms funeral because his life was definitely worth celebrating and I wish I was there to be part of that. Life will go on but one of the good ones was taken way to early.
Thinking of you.
Aaron
Our deepest condolences to Agnes ,Angela,Chris and all his brothers and sisters and extended members of his family,.Sorry we couldn’t attend the services.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
Mildred and Gordon Tobin
Agnes and family. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. Rest in peace Norm….
To the Collins Family, Our Deepest Condolences on Norm’s passing. Out thoughts and prayers are will you all. God Bless, RIP Norm
Agnes & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. I can remember Norm attending the Christmas dinner and dances with Agnes at NL & Labrador Housing Corporation. Always such a gentleman and. always in a great mood with a smile on his face and so easy to talk to. Agnes I know you guys had some great times and vacations together. Keep those memories close to your heart! RIP Norm.
Sending my sincere condolences to all of Norm’s family..
Agnes and family
So sorry for your loss. I went to school with Norn he was always a true gentleman and very kind. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time 🙏
Agnes, Angela, Chris and family
We are so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing.
Condolences to you and all your family.
RIP Norm
Arch & Judy Greeley
Agnes and family so sorry for your loss. May your memories of Norm give you comfort in the coming days and as you go forward. May he rest in peace.
Agnes and family
Sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. He was such a sincere, genuine, community minded and friendly person and he leaves a lasting legacy.. RIP, Norm
Agnes and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Agnes, Angela, and Chris;
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Norm’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and all his family.
Rest in peace Norm.
Please accept my deepest condolences. We served during the same term and often met at various functions. He was a gentleman.
Agnes and Family
Think of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Agnes, we are so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. May you take comfort in the wonderful memories you have made over the years.
Agnes and Family. Tom and I were so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. Thinking of you all as you go through this difficult time.
Agnes & family,so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing..Will always remember him singing at our RV gatherings.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Agnes and family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Norm. May he now rest in peace. We knew both Norm and Agnes from Bishop Field Campground. He was a wonderful caring person. Loved to listen to him sing up at the Cookhouse too. He will be remembered by all here for sure.
Dianne and Wayne Harnum
To Agnes and Chris and Angela and families, please know we are thinking of you all at this sad time. Norm was such a nice person and we so enjoyed the times we spent in his company years ago now but lots of great memories. Sending our sincere condolences and know all your happy memories will sustain you in the coming days. God bless you all. R.I.P. Norm. Vern and Elaine Abbott
My sincere condolences to Norm’s family on his passing… RIP
Agnes family and friends
Our deepest condolences to you on your loss. We both worked with Norm at NL Liquor Corporation . Norm was a true gentleman and a friend to all.
RIP Norm
Kay Casey and Dave Dowden
Agnes and family, sincere condolences on the passing of Norm. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincere condolences to Norms family, rest in peace
Agnes & Family: So very sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all as you go through this most difficult time. Rest In Peace Norm.
Agnes and Family
Our deepest condolences to you as you mourn Norm’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the difficult days ahead.. RIP Norm.
So sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. My condolences to all who knew and loved him.
One of the loveliest men I have ever known and had the pleasure to work with has passed away. Norm was a true gentleman and my heartfelt condolences are extended to all who mourn his loss. Melba Morey
I was saddened to hear of Norm’s passing hopefully he knows no more pain. He was always a great friend and trying to help all those that he thought were in need. He will be with you always. My Deepest Sympathy. I am here if you ever want to chat. Love Barbara
I was saddened to hear of Norm’s passing. To Anges his Daughter Angela and his son Chris my condolences to you all your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. To Marilyn and Clyde and his other siblings I remember how much I thought of you all as family growing up. You’ll forever be missed and never be forgotten. RIp Norm. Tell your Mom hi from me and see you all again someday
To Agnes and family, our deepest sympathy. We knew Norm from many years of camping at Bishop’s Field.. We found him to be very friendly and always enjoyed having a chat with him. We always enjoyed to hear Norm singing at the cookhouse. Thinking of you Agnes at this difficult time. Gerald and Grace Rose.
Agnes and family ,other relatives and friends.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .May the good memories of your loved one keep you going in the days and months ahead and your faith in god help you through all you have been through with Norms sickness .We also have good memories of Norm from Bishops field (Cavendish)We will meet again my friend.sing your heart out in heaven Norm and R.i.p.. God bless you Agnes and your family .Hugs .
To Clyde and families, sorry for the loss of your brother. May God give you the strength to deal with your loss and recent sadness. Sharon and John Gosse
Agnes and family, We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very sad and difficult time. It was always such a wonderful pleasure to join with Norm, at the church, to sing the songs that he loved. One of the songs that he sang so beautifully was Why Me Lord, and I never fail to think of him whenever I hear it or sing it myself. And , of course, he put his whole patriotic heart into I WOULDN’T TRADE A MILLION DOLLARS FOR A SINGLE MAPLE LEAF. He will surely be missed by many. May you receive the strength to face the days ahead. With our every blessing,
To Norm’s beloved family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. We worked together at NLC and it was always a joy (and laughter) to listen to his stories of family, friends, his town, including his love of music. A fine and respectful gentleman who loved his family deeply. May he rest in peace.
Christine Phillips
Agnes and family so sorry to hear of Norms passing my deepest condolences to you and your family my prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. RIP Norm 🙏💕💕
So sorry for your loss our condolences to all the family. Marilyn & Bill Jones
Agnes. Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Norm. May he rest in peace.
To Agnes and family
On behalf of the Explorer RV Club I would like to send our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. During his time with us, Norm was an active member of our club sharing his love of music with all of us. Please know that we are thinking of you at this time and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Victoria Pennell
Agnes and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time, God Bless. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I worked with Mr.Collins 20 years ago. He was a great public servant in his many roles . He was an advocate and champion for the town of Portugal cove-St.Phillips and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Norm was a great friend and he helped many people.
My condolences to his wife family and friends.
Your kindness and empathy shown will continue on with those who you have helped along your journey.
His favorite words. ” another contribution to the local economy “. and after that ” I wish everybody could just get along”. We played golf at Pitchers pond before it opened in 2005 at the insistence of Ray Tuck. and we played it throughout the years even when nobody else knew why. “But I do ” and I shall never forget.. Until we meet again. Walter
Agnes & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies as you begin to deal with Norm’s passing. His courage in dealing with such a devastating diagnosis is a statement of faith we all can aspire to follow. Please accept our condolences as you gather to celebrate his extraordinary life.
Blessings to you all,
Wayne & Hertha Blackwood
Glovertown
To Agnes and family, my sincere condolences on Norm’s passing. He was a lovely man, I always enjoyed our chats in church on Sunday mornings. May he rest in peace ❤️
Ames and Family: we were so sorry to read that Norm had passed.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
May Norm Rest in Peace.🙏
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time, Agnes may you always cherish the many wonderful memories you both have made over the years. I am truly grateful to have known Norm within the municipal circles, his love for his community and mostly for you and his family was very noticeable.
Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers.
Angela and family. Our deepest condolences. Rest in peace Mr Collin’s.
To Agnes & family ,my sincere condolences on Norm’s passing .when he & his family moved to the Cove , he was nervous about walking to school himself , me & my sister would let him walk with us. Memories are Golden Treasures 🙏
So Sorry To Heard Of Norms Passing..May He RIP..
Agnes Angela and Christopher So sorry to hear of Norm’s passing My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and the family at this difficult time RIP Norm
To Agnes, Angela, Chris and families, my deepest sympathies. Norm was such a lovely man. I’m thinking of you all. May he rest now pain free and in peace.
To chris and family so sorry to hear of your dads passing
Please accept our sincere condolences..
Heber and Gianina Slade brampton .ont
Agnes and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on Norm’s passing.
May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Dave and Diane Hall
Please know that our thoughts are with Agnes and Norm’s family at this time. Richard and I have the utmost respect for Norm and remain so grateful for the time we had knowing him. His love and dedication to family and community showed through his treatment to all who had the privilege to know him.
Sue Willis&Richard VanIngen
Norm’s family & friends,
So sorry to learn of Norm’s passing. We worked together at the Liquor Corporation for. several years. Norm was always a gentleman in my interactions with him and he had a positive relationship with his colleagues. He was keenly interested in his community and served it well. Please accept my condolences on his passing.
Agnes & Family;
My deepest condolences to you and your family. The last time I saw you both was at the hospital a while ago and you told me Norm had ALS. I didn’t think he would pass so soon. I know you must have had a difficult time and now sadly the grieving time is here. There are no words to say to help you but know that people are thinking of you. Take Care & God Bless..
Agnes and Family,
So sorry to hear the news of Norms passing.
He is now pain free and I’m sure will be looking over you all from his Eternal Home.
Norm was a well loved guy and will be surely missed by all of his family and Friends.
RIP Norm, you have Gained your Wings.
So sorry to hear this my condolences to the family RIP Norm
Deepest sympathy to Agnes and all the Collins family.
Agnes and family,
Sorry to hear of Norman passing.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers at this time.
Norman was a friend and we had many chats over the past few years.
He is now free from all his pain and enjoying a new life in the presence of his Saviour. Rest in Peace, Norman.
God bless you all.
Sincere condolences to all Norms family and friends, he touched so many lives over the years. Rest in peace!
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of Norm’s family. May He Rest In Peace!!
Condolences to all of Norm’s family & friends. May the memories you have comfort you, always.
May he rest in peace🙏
Agnes, Angela, Chris and family
We are so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all.
The Metcalfe family
He will never be forgotten
Rest easy on Eagles Wings Norm.
So glad that I got to spend a little time with Norm earlier this week. Norm has been a good friend for many years and I will miss him. My sincerest condolences to Agnes, Angela and Chris and all the family; he will be missed. God Bless.
Agnes and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sorry to hear on norms passing been a while since I saw him.known norm for many years from central barber 💈 Avalon mall ,and out chats of hare bay & Centreville.Rest easy morm