Obituary of Judy A. Collins

COLLINS - Judy A. Collins of Saint John, wife of Carl K. Collins, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born at Edmundston, NB. she was a daughter of the late William Joseph and Teresa Rebecca (Tobin) Gulliver. Judy was a graduate and Valedictorian of St. Vincent’s High School (1956), and the New Brunswick Teacher’s College (1957). She taught in local schools before joining Air Canada where she met her husband, and worked before leaving the workforce to raise her family. After her family had grown, she joined with her son Greg in operating a travel business, Collins Tours & Consulting Ltd. A member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rothesay, Judy’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren to whom she was known as “Grammy Jude”, and all of her dear friends who were always welcome in her home. She was a true “people person” who always lifted the spirits of everyone; to know her was to love her. Judy was an avid member of local theatre and operetta groups. In addition to her husband, Judy is survived by her son, T. Gregory Collins of Saint John; her daughters Patricia M. Collins of Newmarket, Ontario, Jacqueline M. (Joel) Elliott of Tacoma, Washington, and Katherine B. (Patrick) McDonough of Boston, Massachusetts; sisters Sr. Rhona M. Gulliver of Saint John, Patricia A. (Laurie) Roberts of Saint John, and Dorothy J. Britton of Saint John; four grandchildren, Bridgitt, Quinn, Grace, and Liam; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Judy was predeceased by brothers Richard and Terence Gulliver. Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, with visiting on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 12:30 PM from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rothesay. Interment will be at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances to any charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. www.brenansfh.com