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DR. DONALD RALPH COLLINS
Date of Passing: Jul 30, 2008
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDR. DONALD RALPH COLLINS Dr. Doanld Ralph Collins, born 1915, in Strathclair, Manitoba. Passed away peacefully in Powell River, BC on July 30, 2008. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Iva; daughter Susan (Ken) Christensen; son Robert (Trish) Collins; brother Lorne (Rhonda) Collins; brother-in-law Jim Bailey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters, Jean and Beryl. Don graduated from Medical School at the University of Manitoba in 1943 and, after returning from military duty overseas, worked at the Winnipeg General. He married his beloved Iva in 1947 and they moved to Powell River to begin their life together. Don touched many lives with his gentle manner, caring ways, and dedication to family, friends, and the practice of medicine. He is missed greatly but we know that those smiling blue eyes will always shine down on us.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 09, 2008