Fernand J. Collin 86, of Plainville passed away on Nov. 10, 2012,
from complications from cardiac arrest that occurred on Oct. 27, 2012.
He remained in the critical care unit at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain.

He was born in Clair, New Brunswick, Canada, on Nov. 8, 1926.

He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Weenie (Michaud) Collin of 60 years
and four children, Patrick Collin and his wife, Cecelia Collin, Patricia Collin and her life partner,
Richard Gumpert, Linda Collin and her husband, Franco DiGiovanni and Richard Collin.

He also leaves six grandchildren, Ryan, Carrie, Travis
and Ciarra Collin and Dora and Betty Ann MacMillan.

He also leaves his only living brother, Bertrand Collin. Deceased before him were his only sister,
Jeannette Morin; and brothers, Albenie Collin, Yvon Collin, Lucien Collin,
Oneil Collin, Leonide Collin, Marc Collin and Camille Collin.

Fernand was a very noble and handsome man, devoted to his wife and family.
He loved his extended family of in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews very much.

All of you made him feel very special with your frequent visits, card playing and note cards throughout the years.
He was a very proud American and served in the National Guard from 1950-1952.

He was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and
a member of the American Legion and the Franco American Club.

He served as President of the French Model Club for 11 years,
a position he took very seriously and was proud to hold.

He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish.
He retired from Connecticut Spring after 25 years of service.
Fernand was an avid fisherman, spending time in Sinclair, Maine on Long Lake
in the summer with his wife and children.

He was also known for making maple syrup and wood cutting.
He liked chopping wood with his grandson, Travis, hot on his heels.

When he could no longer fish, make maple syrup or drive he took up very serious card playing.
It became his passion and he enjoyed his French card playing for hours.

Many thanks to the compassionate staff at Apple Rehab in Plainville for making his residence
there his "home". He loved so many of you and appreciated the care you gave him.

The family would also like to extend their sincerest gratitude for the kindness and
care given him for the last two weeks of his life in the Critical Care Unit
at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain.

The funeral was held at
Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville, Nov. 14.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m.
at Our Lady of Mercy Church 94 Broad St. in Plainville.

Friends are asked to gather directly at church.
Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Plainville.

A luncheon will be served at Nuchies Restaurant in Forestville following
the burial. The family has requested no flowers.

For information or to leave words of condolence visit www.bailey-funeralhome.com.