It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's; Rodrick Edgar Collins age 70 years of Indian Bay, NL.

Predeceased by his parents; Naaman and Rosie Collins, father-in-law & mother-in-law; Stanley and Alma Parsons, brothers-in-law; Walter Kelly, Roderick Pritchett , Raymond Parsons, Roger Parsons, sisters-in-law; Marjorie Walsh and Carrie Cook (Bill)

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife; Annie (nee Parsons),  brothers; Robert Collins (Bev), Howard Collins (Debbie), Dion Collins (Lori), sisters; Wanda Feltham (Fred), Sharon Pritchett, Amanda Kelly (Noel) and  Collett Kelly (Mark), brothers-in-law; Roland Parsons (Velma), Guy Parsons (Mary) and Bob Walsh, sisters-in-law; Isabel Green (Ellis), Neta Matthews (John), Roma Collins (Glenn), Colleen Anstey (Glenn) , Lisa Collins (Greg) and Judy Parsons , Godchildren; Christopher Parsons and Felicia Parsons, also a large circle of  nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visitation  will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Indian Bay at 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. for Family Only- 7 P.M. - 9 P.M. for Public.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. - 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. - 9P.M.

Funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2 P.M at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Indian Bay with Rev. Maxine Abbott officiating. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Indian Bay.

As an expression of sympathy flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Rodrick's memory to The Collins family, they will decide at a later date on monetary disbursements.

Rod loved his family wholeheartedly and his wife;Annie, she was his one and only. He loved her deeply. Though he grew up in Gambo when he was younger, his heart was definitely in Indian Bay where his circle of family and friends grew and was evidently cherished by him as well. He was the life of the social gatherings, not afraid to beat on a tambourine or use the ugly and dress up with a hat or a wig. He was also always up for a good game of cards or dice anytime.

His life was a testament to the simple pleasures of the outdoors. He loved it on the water, boating and fishing. He left his skill of fileting codfish to many, which he learned while fishing and working in Fermuse earlier in life.

Rod thoroughly enjoyed his cabin in Indian Bay and in recent years, camping in his trailer at Hare Bay Park,enjoying campfires and using his Kayak in the calm waters near the camper. He also loved his quad and he and  Annie would often take a ride in the country.

Rod always "showed up" to important events of his loved ones, from birthday celebrations to graduations of his nieces and nephews. We will be forever grateful for all these memories and for his love and support in sharing these special moments with us.

Rod was cherished by many and will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

"A great soul never dies, it brings us together again and again". We will cherish and miss you forever husband, brother, uncle and friend.