Peggy Margaret Joyce Collins (nee Wells)
June 16, 1947 to May 4, 2023
Obituary
To view the funeral service for Peggy Collins on Monday, May 8 at 11 a.m., please follow the link below:
Peggy Collins of St. John’s passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at The Agnes Pratt Home in St. John’s on Thursday, May 4, 2023, aged 75 years. Glovertown was her childhood home and she moved to St. John’s in 1965 to attend university and then married her sweetheart Glenn Collins in 1969. They lovingly raised two children, Paula and Jonathan, in St. John’s. Peggy particularly enjoyed the time she spent with her family in Terra Nova, especially with her four grandchildren Paige, James, Ryan and Sam.
Peggy’s strength of will and capacity for love of family far surpassed her delicate stature. She delighted in providing her family with delicious and hearty gourmet meals served with love, fellowship and impeccable good taste. She will be deeply missed every day.
Peggy spent her career with Memorial University of Newfoundland working at both the Queen Elizabeth II and the Health Sciences Libraries.
She is predeceased by her parents Jim and Eileen Wells (nee Perry), her parents-in-law, Wilfred and Minnie Collins (nee Winsor), sister-in-law Beryl Brown and brothers-in-law Elwin Vaters and Jesse Brown.
Leaving behind with saddened hearts are her husband Glenn, children Paula (Alex) and Jonathan (Krista), siblings Mac Wells (Louise), Sandy Wells, Jerry Wells (Karyl), Tony Wells (Christine) and Pam Skiffington (John), grandchildren Paige, James, Ryan and Sam, sisters-in law Yvonne Vaters and Doreen Rogers (Clyde), brothers-in-law Edmund Collins (Joy), Byron Collins (Linda), Mervin Collins (Tina) and Dwight Collins (Rosalind), many nieces and nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
The family extends sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated and compassionate staff at The Agnes Pratt Home, who took such remarkable care of Peggy during the last two years.
The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday, May 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday, May 8 at 11 a.m. with inurnment to follow in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. The funeral service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend, with the link available above.
Flowers graciously accepted, or donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or The Agnes Pratt Home Foundation.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on May 7, 2023
7-9 p.m. on May 7, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Monday May 8th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Inurnment to follow in Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road.
Glen and family- please accept our condolences on Peggy’s passing . We have great memories of both of you at Wedgwood park. Take care.
Donald and Kathryn Hustins
Dear Glenn, I am sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing.. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you at this time,
Dear Glenn and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Alice
Paula and family
Saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. I remember your Mom working at the library at MUN. She worked with my aunt Lorraine Hollett. She was a sweet woman.
Again, my condolences to you all as you navigate through this difficult time.
Shelley Shea( Hollett)
I knew Peggy when she was a young girl in Glovertown. Her brother Mac was in my class and Peggy was in my sisterSandy’s class. I remember Peggy as a very beautiful girl with a beautiful personality. I would like to send my sincere condolences to all the family on their loss. She will always be remembered. RIP Peggy..
My sincere condolences to the Collins family
On the passing of your loved one
I am saddened to hear of Peggy’s passing. I have fond memories of working with her at the Health Sciences Library. My sincere condolences to her family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our years of. living in Wedgewood Park leave us with many happy memories of you and Peggy. God bless.
Glenn,
So very sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this sad time.
Gerri
I’m so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. I worked with her at the MUN Health Sciences Library in the early 90’s. I remember how kind she was to me, and how she made feel so welcome in my first librarian job.. My condolences to friends and family.
Glenn and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was a valued colleague at the Health Sciences Library for many years. My condolences to all of you on the loss.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Jon.. We are you and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers . Cherish all your beautiful memories .
Dear Mr. Collins and the Brennan’s,
We were saddened to hear of Mrs. Collins passing and we are sending our deepest condolences to your entire family. My family and I have many fond memories of spending time with her over the years and having had the opportunity to watch how she interacted with her children and grand children was an example in parenting. She was a classy lady who always carried herself with poise and dignity and we are better people for having known her. May God grant you peace and solace in the days ahead.
Love and best wishes,
John Bates
Glen & family…Sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing…she will be remembered as a wonderful compassionate lady…take care and cherish the wonderful memories.
Glenn and family, and my cousins, the Wells siblings, I was very saddened to hear of Peggy’s passing. I have fond memories of Peggy from the times Daphne and I spent our summers in Glovertown with our mother. Her beautiful smile could capture any heart. May you be a support to each other through the days ahead and be comforted by the memories of the lives you shared together. My Deepest Condolences, Donna Parsons Lockyer and family
Glen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers and with you during this difficult time. Sending sympathy your way and keeping you in our thoughts.
Katharine Hickey and Jim Walsh
Glenn and family:
I am so very sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was such a dear soul, and I enjoyed very much working with her at the HSC Library for many years. May God Bless you and Comfort you in the days ahead ad you deal with the loss of this very special person in your life.
Glen – I was so sorry to hear of Peggy’s death. Please take good care in this very difficult time. My condolences to you and your family.
Mary (Renouf) Courage
Paula, Alex and family…on behalf of your friends and colleagues with Parks Canada at Signal Hill NHS, allow me to express our sorrow at your troubles and our deepest condolences.
Robin Martin for Glenn Keough, Rich Klaas, Jonathan Harrison and Tom Cromwell.
Glen and family.
So sorry to hear about Peggy’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest Sympathy.
Janet and Paul Aitken, Wedgewood Park.
Glen
We are so sorry to hear about Peggy’s passing. You and your family have been through so much and our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you all at this time. It seems like our families have known each other forever but nothing prepares us for the loss of a wife, mother, grandmother.. All the best!
Kevin and Kay and family
Glen, and Family- I received notice of the passing of Peggy, wife and mother and was saddened much to receive this.. During our early student days at MUN, I became acquainted with the times of courtship, marriage and later of a growing family and more. during your formal role in the Arts Building.. I offer my sincere condolences to you all, here from Spain.
Clar Matchim
by Clar Matchim
I am saddened with the passing of Aunt Peggy. I have fond memories of a lady I loved dearly. Early in my career when traveling to St John’s for work she was always so generous in bringing the family together for a meal. My favourite was her Cod au Gratin, scallop potatoes and the assortment of delicious desserts. that followed I traveled to St John’s often for many years and I cant remember a time we didn’t get together. I looked forward to that part of my trip so much. She always had a big smile and was so happy and eager to learn about my life. I will cherish those times and remember her as beautiful, kind, and genuinely caring person who always made the time for me. Condolences to Uncle Glenn, Paula, Jonathon and family.
Love,
Shawn, Amanda, Jack and Skyler
Paula, So sorry to hear about your mom . Our thoughts are with you and your family. Bob and Susan
Glenn and family, our deepest condolences on the passing of Peggy. RIP
Boyd and Celie Way
So sad to hear of Peggy’s passing, my condolences to the family. I worked with Peggy at the HSL she was a lovely person. RIP Peggy
So sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. Deepest condolences to the family.
Brian & Mary Gardner
Glenn and family, Our sincere condolences on the passing of Peggy. Our thougths and prayers are with you at this time of profound sadness.
Glenn
We are so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing.. Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time..
Mary-Kaye and Wayne
Glenn and family,
So sorry for your loss. Please accept condolences from my family to yours.
Glenn, we are so sad to hear the news of Peggy’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. RIP Peggy.
Glenn and family,,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your precious memories give you strength.
Sincerely,
Donna Rideout
Glenn and family Our sincere condolences in the passing of your beautiful wife, mother and grandmother
I hope you all find comfort know Peggy is at peace
I’ve missed our Heather Place chats and will always have such wonderful memories of Peggy.
To Glenn and family,
I am very saddened to hear about Peggy. My sincere sympathy to you all.
Rex Gibbons
I am saddened to hear Peggy has passed.. She was great to work with.. I remember her pride and love for her family. My sincere sympathies to her family.
So sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. We had lost touch since retirement, but always fondly remembered. We worked very closely at HSL. Deepest condolences to all the family.
So sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. I have such good memories of her at the Health Sciences Library.
Uncle Glenn, Paula, Alex, Jon, Krista and families and extended family:
So sorry to hear of aunt Peggy’s passing. We have many fond memories of visiting with you and her over the years. She was always pleasant with such a beautiful smile. ❤️
We are sorry we cannot be with you at this time but please know we are thinking of you. Take care of yourselves and each other. Sending love to you all.
Yvonne, Carl, Mark & Michael
Michelle, Murray & Aaron
Glenn and family, condolences on the passing of your wife, mother and grandmother. Cherish your memories and be assured that others care.
With heartfelt sympathy, Lorraine
To Pam, John and Family
Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family. May the memories of happy times comfort you at this very sad and difficult time.
To: Glenn & Family, Dwight & Ros –
I’m so shocked & saddened this morning to read of Peggy’s passing. Such heart-breaking & devastating news for all of you. Peggy had such a vibrant attitude and zest for life. I shall greatly miss her at our annual luncheon of the H.S. Library girls. Take care of each other. God Bless all of you. Eleanor, ISER (ret’d)
Glenn,
Sending sincere condolences to you on the loss of your wife. May all of the happy and family times you shared help ease your heartbreak at this most difficult time. May god bless you all.
Genevieve (Gig) Dooling
Glenn, Paula, Jonathan and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Always so kind. When I think of her in my childhood years I see her smile that could light up a room. I cannot think of a closer couple than Peggy and Glenn, always so affectionate towards one another. I don’t think there is another couple with as many laps around Wedgewood Park together. I bet that record still holds! God bless! May you find comfort in your many great memories of her until you meet again.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your lovely Mom. May your many happy memories help you through these difficult days. Thank you for thinking of our Foundation at this time. Paula Shortall, Chair, Agnes Pratt Home Foundation
Glenn and family, Daphne & I are so sorry to hear that Peggy passed away today. Our thoughts are with all of your family. She will be surely missed, hold onto your memories.
Glenn, sending sincere condolences and thinking of you and your family. Peggy was a wonderful person and I always enjoyed our conversations. May your many good memories of special times together help you through this sad time. Take care.
Sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing.. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Paula, Alex and family. So sorry for your loss. Sending you our condolences. A mom’s hug lasts long after see lets go.
Uncle Glenn, Paula, Alex, Jonathan, Krista, & families: Our deepest sympathy on your tremendous loss. Aunt Peggy was a beautiful person inside & out. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers at this sad & difficult time. Sending our love. Take care of each other.
Love: Jeanette, Derwin, Morgan, & Zoe.
I’m so very sorry to hear this Paula. My heart is with you all. 💔
Jon, Krista, Sam and your family, our condolences to you all in this sad time. Our hearts are with you.
Alex, Paula and family- Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Thoughts are with you always. Hold her memories close and say her name often!