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ERNEST (ERNIE) RICHARD COLLINS

Date of Passing: Sep 19, 2017

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ERNEST (ERNIE) RICHARD COLLINS Peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the Health Sciences Centre, Ernie Collins, aged 71 years, of Grand Marais, MB, formerly of the Pine Dock area, passed away. Ernie is survived by his children Shelden (Christine) of Winnipeg and Anita of Seine River First Nations; grandchildren Tyrell, Jesse, Toni and Jake, as well as a number of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Roderick and Nellie Collins; brothers Robert, Roderick Jr., William and Joe; and sisters Edna and Jessie. Ernie loved fishing, hunting and anything outdoors in his younger years. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all that knew him. A Celebration of Life and lunch will be held Monday, September 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the Riverton Recreation Centre with Barb Holmstrom officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at the Pine Dock Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Sep 23, 2017

ERNEST (ERNIE) RICHARD COLLINS Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the Health Sciences Centre, Ernie Collins, aged 71 years, passed away. Full obituary to follow in Saturday's edition of the Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.


Publish Date: Sep 21, 2017

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2017

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • Saddened to hear about Ernie's passing. He was a long time resident and socialite of Gillam with an infectious personality, Condolences to Sheldon and the rest of the family. - Posted by: Val & Norman Beardy (Friends from Gillam) on: Sep 28, 2017

  • Sympathies Sheldon and Anita on your loss. Ernie was a good friend to many and always had a kind word for everyone. Take care of yourselves in this difficult time. - Posted by: Fran and Ken Trafiak (Gillam friends) on: Sep 26, 2017

  • Our condolences and thoughts go out to Sheldon and Family. We had good years and friendship in Sundance with Ernie. - Posted by: Ron & Kathy Phelps (Friends) on: Sep 25, 2017

  • My condolences to Ernie's family. RIP my fellow "Sundance Swell Bellies" team mate. Those were the days my friend. - Posted by: Howard Howardson (Former team mate, resident of Sundance & Limestone co-worker) on: Sep 24, 2017

  • We are saddened to hear of Ernie's passing. He always had the biggest smile and most contagious laugh...rest easy Ernie. - Posted by: Jim and Tannis Corfield (Gillam Years) on: Sep 23, 2017

  • So sorry to hear of Earnie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Fred and Darlene Robak (Old friends from Gillam) on: Sep 23, 2017

  • Ernie was a good friend and very pleasant man. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace buddy. - Posted by: Cheryl Shirtliffe (friend) on: Sep 23, 2017

  • Our condolences Shelden to you and your family... Kim and Tony - Posted by: Kimberly Kelly and Tony Rumbolt (Co Workers at Keeyask) on: Sep 23, 2017

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