Obituary of M. -Dianne Collins

COLLINS, M. Dianne - Passed away peacefully at Princess Margaret Hospital on September 1, 2008 at 49 years of age. Beloved wife of Bob W. Roest of Toronto with his son Christopher of St. Catharines. Dearly loved by her parents Everett and Mardi Collins of Pelham, her brothers Michael Collins (Karen) of Fonthill, Scott Collins (Mary) of Uxbridge and her three nieces and one nephew. Dianne is survived by two uncles, John Staines (Kathy) of Mississauga, Bruce Staines (Gloria) of Wawa, ten cousins and her brother-in-law Hank Roest of Toronto. Dianne will be greatly missed by her many friends and colleagues. Predeceased by her grandparents, Ken and Ruth Collins, Harold and Rowena Staines and two uncles, Len Staines and George Collins. Dianne grew up in Pelham and after graduation from E.L. Crossley Secondary School she attended Queen's University in Kingston and graduated from Trinity College at the University of Toronto. She began her career at the campus radio station at Guelph University, later moving into an Editor's role with Music Express magazine before her employment with CBC Radio as a producer, music resources coordinator and operations manager for Galaxie, for the past 20 years. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of the service. Interment to follow at Fonthill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation to Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, 610 University Ave., M5G 2M9 or to a charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be forwarded through www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca 11223662