COLLINS, Leo Arthur (Sam) (Devoted Family Man, Retired Supervisor from Outboard Marine Corporation and World War II Overseas Army Veteran and kind friend to many)

Peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Palliative Care with his family lovingly at his side on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Vera (nee Buchanan) for more than 62 years. Loving Father of Janet (John) McCullough, John (Alison), David, Julie (Steve) Fulford. Fun-loving Grandfather of Mark (Leigh), Andrea (Grant) Gibson, Chris (Heather), Heidi, Russell (Stephanie), Michael (Caitlin), Emily and Alison. Special Great grandfather of Lauren, Natalie, Grace, Hayley and Aiden. Dear Brother of Helen (Bill) Gray and Brother-in-law of John Deck. Dear Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by his parents Arthur Daniel Collins and Luella May Pearson, sisters Joan Deck, Norma (Bill) Hickey and brother Raymond.

"People are like stained glass windows: they sparkle and shine when the sun's out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed in the light from within." (Adapted: Elizabeth Kubler-Ross).

Visitation at DUFFUS FUNERAL HOME, 431 George Street South from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011. (Parish Prayers 3:30 p.m. Tuesday). Funeral Mass in ST. ANNE'S CHURCH on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Rosemount Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Five Counties Children Foundation or Peterborough Regional Health Centre "Dialysis Unit" would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences can be made at www.duffusfuneralhome.com