Obituary of Janice Susan Collins

September 27, 1956 – Calgary, Alberta
December 14, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Janice Susan Collins passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, following a long journey with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 64.

Janice died in peace and dignity in her home surrounded by her loving family. She will be missed greatly and remembered as a loving and dedicated wife and mother and a great friend to many. Janice was very social and spent much of her time as an active volunteer throughout the community, member of the church, and advocating for those with cancer. She enjoyed the arts of yoga, tai chi, healing touch and spirituality. She had a green thumb and everyone admired her inside and outside garden paradise. Jan loved to travel and enjoyed her many adventures with friends and family. Janice was born in Calgary, September 27, 1956, to parents Duncan and Elsie Menzies. 

Janice is survived by her husband Kevin Collins, children, Patrick, Shauna, and Kendra; mother Elsie and brother Cameron Menzies (Jane). She was predeceased by her father Duncan. The family would like to thank Dr. Douglas Stewart for seventeen years of care and compassion. 

A small private service will be held with immediate family. Any donations in remembrance of Jan may be made to Wellspring Calgary, https://wellspringcalgary.ca/. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Janice’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Janice Collins, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.