Obituary of Jack Collins

John "Jack"Collins October 7, 1945 - December 25, 2019 New Waterford/Reserve Mines With broken hearts, we, the family of the late Jack Collins regret to announce his passing after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his partner Anne Marie by his side on December 25, 2019. He is survived by his partner Anne Marie O' Neill;sisters Joan(Larry) Shananhan and Marie Collins; daughters, Tammie (Stephen) Ottawa, and Nicole (Robin) Sackville, his pride and joy, his granddaughters Rileigh and Addison, as well as his loyal companion and best friend, his dog Logan. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Jeanette Collins; brother Gerry; and the love of his life, Adeline Collins. Jack had a very strong work ethic. He left home at the age of 17 to join the Navy where he served for 5 years. Using the trades he used in service, he went on to build a career as an instructor at the Adult Vocational Training Centre/Marconi Campus where he did what he loved. There he taught Boiler making, Welding, and Metal Fabrication touching the hearts of those he taught, retiring after 34 years of service. Jack was a proud man of very few words who loved his family fiercely, and if you were a victim of his dry wit you immediately loved him back. He enjoyed nothing more than puttering around building and fixing things and took great pride in his craftsmanship. He always looked forward to getting together with his girls in Cheticamp each summer for the annual washer toss tournament where he fought each year to become "Champion of The World." Thank you to the doctors, nurses and volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit and 4D of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. With special thanks to Kim and Anne Louise for the care and compassion they showed our dad and family during this difficult time. Visitation will take place at T.J Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay (902-849-4199) from 11 - 1 p.m. Monday December 30, 2019 with service to follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. ‘Dad, you will always be our Champion of the World!’ Expression of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com