Died unexpectedly on November 19, 2014 in Ottawa at the age of 80 (but not looking it). Cherished wife of the late Lt. Cdr (ret’d) Robert “Bob” Collin. Her passing also reunites her with her beloved son, the late Robert “Bob” Collin of Ottawa. She leaves behind daughter Barb (Steve Hunter), grandson Peter, brother John Samuel (Garth Rousell) of Windsor, ON, sister Barbara (Sister Armstrong of the Redemptoristne Nuns of Liguori, MO), and many good friends-especially Susan, Liz and Pat. Pat served in the Royal Canadaian Navy as a radio operator, where she met and married Bob. As a military wife, she lived and worked across Canada making a home and raising their family.They settled in Ottawa, she guided many families during their purchase of a new home with Tartan, Timberlay, Larco, Urbandale and Braebury Homes. She and Bob were avid golfers for many years at the Carleton Golf Club. For over 20 years they enjoyed their winters (golfing) in Bradenton, Florida. The loss of her bright wit and quick mind will be felt by all who knew and loved her. She will be missed. Visitation on Sunday, December 14 at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, from 12 – 1 pm followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 1 pm. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
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