Louise F. Collins
age 89
of Hillsboro died Sunday morning January 28, 2007 at the Highland District
Hospital. She was born October 3, 1917 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania the
daughter of the late Luigi and Erminia Rocco Fagnano. Mrs. Collins was a member
of St. Mary Catholic Church and a former member of the Hillsboro Emblem Club and
the Highland County Senior Citizens. She is survived by her husband, Frank
Collins whom she had married on October 8, 1943 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania,
one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Ramona Collins of Hillsboro, one sister,
Marguerite Kish of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, one brother, Romeo Fagnano of
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, four grandchildren, Jeff (Cathy) Collins, Kevin
(Tonya) Collins, Monica Collins and Angie Collins, two great grandchildren,
Kaitlan Collins and Bryan Collins and two step great grandchildren, Erica and
Kevin Roark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son,
Michael Collins, one sister, Rose Rizzo and three brothers, Balante, Frank and
Donald Fagnano. Services will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 1st
at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Father Mike Paraniuk will
officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday
from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
James & Connie Miller 1110 Marci Lane Georgetown, Indiana 47122
Frank, Danny & Families, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of Louise. I remember coming into the store with my mom, Carolyn Emery and them laughing when Mom would give Frank a hard time - which was often. Please give your family our deepest sympathy and know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
James & Connie "EmerY" Miller
Jeff and extended family,
So sorry to hear of your Grandmother's death. Such a wonderful woman. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She had such talent when it came to cooking. Her meatballs were the best.
God Bless and Keep You, Robyn
To the family of Louise Collins............
We have fond memories of your vivacious Mom with a big smile and hug for everyone. We hope all those great times bring comfort and peace during the days ahead.
Jim & Lee Redkey
P.O. Box 270443 Tampa, FL 33688-0443
Danny:
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Hang in there.
Then Almitra spoke, saying, "We would ask now of Death." And he said: You would know the secret of death. But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life? The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light. If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life. For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one. In the depth of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond; And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring. Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity. Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour. Is the shepherd not joyful beneath his trembling, that he shall wear the mark of the king? Yet is he not more mindful of his trembling? For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered? Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.
from The PROPHET, by Kahlil Gibran
May God Bless You.
Jerry
Dear Danny and family, Sorry to her of your Mom's passing, she was a very special Lady. You always knew where you stood with her. Know that God is with Each of you in your Time of need, giving you strength and his loving Arms holding you keeping you safe when you need him most. You all are in my prays. God Bless each one of you. Always, Dianne
PO Box 252 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
We were very sorry to about Louise's death. I always enjoyed talking to her. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Take care.
we want to offer our condolences to you for the loss of your loved one we remember when she worked in the store she was a very interesting person always seemed to be happy all the time our prayers and thoughts our with you larry and patty hunter
304 South High Street Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Dear Frank, Danny, and Family...
Mother and I were both saddened to hear of Louise's passing...but we know in our heart of hearts she is now in God's Hands.
She and Mom, or 'Peg' as she dubbed her, were good friends in the old days, when she first came to Hillsboro. That friendship lasted for decades...and included lots of laughter and great food, to boot.
She will be missed by all of us who knew her and loved her...but we are sure the cherished memories you share, as her family, will sustain you in the days to come.
May God Bless and Keep You All.
Leslie Ramsey, Margaret (Winegardner) Ludwick, and Family