Brian Collins

Brian Irvin Collins (Retired Canada Post) Passed away at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Grace (nee VanderVelde). Dear father of Christopher (Iolanda), Nicholas (Shanda) and Amy (Paul) Mikota. Step-father of Angela (Tom) Newman, Brad (Patricia) DeJong, Crystal DeJong (Christian Mittag). Proud grandfather of Liam, Ian, Asher, Myah, Charlotte, Spencer, Hunter, Logan, Parker, Madison, Hildi and Cohen. Pre-deceased by parents Milton and Elanor Collins. Brother of Ronny (Paula), Wayne (Sylvanna) and Debbie (John) Dietch. Son in-law of Jantina VanderVelde. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews. Special friend of Jaco Bolle and adopted Uncle of Carolyn, Eleanor and Lillian. Visitation will be held at Zion Christian Reformed Church, 152 Drive-in Rd., Pembroke, Ontario on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place Sunday at Zion Christian Reformed Church at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Malcolm, Deavitt and Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke. Donations in memory of Brian made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.mdbfuneralhome.com