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Eanis Lawrence Collins

Birth	:	1924 Brookdale, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	12 Aug 2021 Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.8247757, -64.1973419
Description	:	Son of Martin & Velma (Johnson) Collins. Husband of (1) Barbara Estabrooks (2) Marlene Thomas∼Eanis Lawrence Collins - 1924 - 2021 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Eanis Lawrence Collins, age 96, of Amherst. Eanis passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Truro Hospital. Born in Brookdale, NS, he was a son of the late Martin and Velma (Johnson) Collins. In his younger years, Eanis volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader and a Minor League Hockey Coach. In addition to volunteering, he had a love... Read More	Son of Martin & Velma (Johnson) Collins. Husband of (1) Barbara Estabrooks (2) Marlene Thomas∼Eanis Lawrence Collins - 1924 - 2021 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Eanis Lawrence Collins, age 96, of Amherst. Eanis passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Truro Hospital. Born in Brookdale, NS, he was a son of the late Martin and Velma (Johnson) Collins. In his younger years, Eanis volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader and a Minor League Hockey Coach. In addition to volunteering, he had a love for entertaining and in the early 1950s formed his band 'Chuck's Rhythm Gang'. They played on radio, television and traveled throughout the Maritime Provinces. Eanis had a strong work ethic and was employed at Canada Car, Express Office and in the late 50s and early 60s ran a small electrical business before joining Canada Electric (NS Power Corp). He retired as Superintendent after 39 ½ years with the company. Eanis had many accomplishments over the years. In 1999, he received the town of Amherst's Executive of the Year Sports Award. He was also an avid golfer, in his later years, and participated in four Canada 55+ Senior Games, winning Gold in PEI (2002), Silver in Whitehorse (2004), Gold in Portage LaPrairie, Manitoba (2006) and a Silver in Dieppe, N.B (2008). Eanis was involved in many organizations over his lifetime. He was a life member and past Chancellor Commander of the Knight of Phythias, Amherst, an honorary member of the Amherst Sergeants Mess, past President of the Amherst Golden Years Society, a honorary member and past President of the Amherst Curling Club, a past member of RCAFA, past member of the Amherst branch of the Canadian Legion, past President of the Fundy Senior Games Society and a founding (charter) member and past board member of the Nova Scotia 55+ Senior Games, and past Chairman of the Cumberland-Westmorland Senior Golf League and a member of the Amherst Golf Club. He will be dearly missed by his son James (Violet) of Porters Lake, NS; longtime companion Emily Saunders; grandchildren, Michelle, Tammy, Jimmy; 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild He is predeceased by his wives Barbara Estabrooks and Marlene Thomas, his daughter Sherry Collins and his brother Ralph Webber. The family would like to thank the staff at Parkland Truro (Fergus Hall) for their support over the past two years. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where his funeral service will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 2 pm. Cremation has taken place, with burial following the service in the Amherst Cemetery.

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Eanis Lawrence Collins's memorial is located at: Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Canada.
When did Eanis Lawrence Collins death?
Eanis Lawrence Collins death on 12 Aug 2021 in Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 45.8247757
Longitude: -64.1973419

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Marlene B. Mullenger Thomas Collins

(1931 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Amherst Cemetery
Amherst, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8247757, -64.1973419

2. Saint Charles-Nativity Roman Catholic Cemetery
Amherst, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8247106, -64.1986708

3. Christ Church Cemetery
Amherst, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8229680, -64.2247580

4. West Amherst Cemetery
West Amherst, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8148600, -64.2428600

5. Fort Lawrence Cemetery
Fort Lawrence, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8592100, -64.2499700

6. Warren Cemetery East Amherst
East Amherst, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8468700, -64.1223100

7. Fenwick Cemetery
Fenwick, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7629400, -64.1959700

8. Methodist Cemetery
Nappan, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7689060, -64.2393172

9. Saint Mark's Anglican Cemetery
Sackville, Westmorland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8816520, -64.2611090

10. Fort Beausejour-Fort Cumberland
Aulac, Westmorland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8638600, -64.2921500

11. Fowler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8627500, -64.2947100

12. Fort Cumberland
Aulac, Westmorland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8617700, -64.2960600

13. Point de Bute Methodist Cemetery
Point de Bute, Westmorland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8944670, -64.2483130

14. Watson King Burial Site
Aulac, Westmorland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8700200, -64.2897600

15. Truemanville Cemetery
Truemanville, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8528960, -64.0887450

16. Fowler Cemetery
Aulac, Westmorland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8773300, -64.2900500

17. Maccan Presbyterian Cemetery
Maccan, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7367500, -64.2481500

18. Michael Fortune Cemetery
Nappan, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7351200, -64.2504500

19. Upper Pointe de Bute Baptist Cemetery
Point de Bute, Westmorland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.9249300, -64.2197200

20. Maccan United Baptist Church Cemetery
Maccan, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7202034, -64.2459030

21. Pioneer Cemetery
Westmorland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.9359100, -64.2343500

22. St. Denis Cemetery
Minudie, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7757200, -64.3479500

23. Barronsfield I Cemetery
Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7594800, -64.3416800

24. King Seaman Lake Cemetery
Minudie, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7672100, -64.3552900