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Hubert Eanis Collins

Male 1918 - 2007  (89 years)


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  • Name Hubert Eanis Collins 
    Born 22 Feb 1918  Stonehaven, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Died 30 Apr 2007  Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Obituary 2 May 2007  Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Halifax Chronicle Herald 

    • Obituary

      COLLINS, Hubert E. - 89, Oxford, formerly of Beckwith, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2007, in North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash. Born in Stonehaven, N.B., he was the youngest son of the late Eanis and Eva (Dempsey) Collins. During the Second World War, he served overseas for three and a half years, and was the proud recipient of the Dutch Medal for the Liberation of Holland. He was a member of Oxford United Baptist Church and choir, and the Oxford and Area Men's Club and choir. For over 50 years, he was a member of both the Pugwash Legion and the Knights of Pythias Lodge, Oxford. After retiring from a lifetime of farming, he remained an avid gardener. He enjoyed music and watching sports. He is survived by his wife, the former Bernice Mattinson; daughter, Ellen (Norman) Wood, Oxford; grandson, Myles Wood, Miramichi, N.B.; one niece and several nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Robert, Thornton, Gerald and Sterling. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main St., Oxford (447-2930). Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Oxford United Baptist Church with Pastor Connie Stewart officiating. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations may be made to L.A. Animal Shelter or a charity of choice.

      [provided 29 Aug 2013 by Gerry Mattinson]
    Occupation farmer  [1
    Residence Beckwith, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I65237  Arthur - Research
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2013 

    Family Bernice Mary Mattinson 
    Children 
     1. Ellen Collins
    Family ID F23664  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Feb 1918 - Stonehaven, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Halifax Chronicle Herald - 2 May 2007 - Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S695] Obituaries: General, Hubert Collins, Halifax Chronicle Herald, 2 May 2007.

    2. [S794] Info: Gerry Mattinson, proposed change, 29 Aug 2013.


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