In loving memory of Francesca (Fran) Janet Collins who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60 in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on January 7th 2020.
Fran is survived by her loving husband Joseph Crowe, her 3 sons Jonathon (Gail) of Dryden, Nathaniel of Thunder Bay and Timothy (Jenica) of Thunder Bay, her precious precious grandchildren Robyn, Mackenzye and Patrick of Dryden, Eric, Gabriel, Aurora, Alexis, Ryan and Lucas of Thunder Bay, her mother Theresa Collins, siblings Debbie (Gerry) Hicks of Dryden, Kandiss (Bill) Birnie of Dryden, Wanda (Jim) Ingoldsby of Calgary, Ken ( Kathleen) Collins of Edmonton, Kathy Collins (Bryn Miles) of Thunder Bay and Nicole (Cam) Gamble of Queen Charlotte Island B.C., dearly missed by her special friends Angel Matchett, Autumn Emmerson and the twins Crystal and Angel Craig, many many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and in-laws. Fran was predeceased by her infant son David, her father Ken Collins and in-laws Tiny and Blanche Crowe.
Fran was born June 5th 1959, raised in Dryden and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Dryden High School. Fran married the love of her life Joseph Crowe in 1989 and spent many hours sharing their love of fishing at government dock. Her hands were never idle; always doing the hand crafts that she loved, knitting and crocheting were her absolute favorite. In summer you could find her in the blueberry patch with her mom and sisters as often as they would take her. Fran was always dressed in many layers to keep warm. Christmas was her favorite season, the lights, decorations and when Fran heard Joe sing along to “The Little Drummer Boy” she knew it was officially Christmas.
Fran’s absolute greatest joy was becoming a “Gamma”, her grandchildren gave her the strength to fight when diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago.
A Funeral Mass to Celebrate Fran’s Life will be held Saturday January 18th, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Alan Campeau officiating.
If friends so desire donations may be made to DRHC Oncology Unit through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at www.stevensfuneralhomes.ca.
