Collinson, Frederick Angus (1878-1947)

Frederick Angus Collinson was a teamster. He lived at 994 Denman Street in 1904.

 

Early Life

Frederick Angus Collinson was born in Elgin County, near Burlington, Ontario, on February 26, 1878. His parents were Joseph Heugh Collinson (1850-1942) and Elizabeth Mitchell (1850-1930).

 

To British Columbia

After arriving in British Columbia in 1892, Frederick settled in the Chilliwack area of British Columbia. For a time, he was in the lumbering business with his brother, Hugh Harris Collinson (1872-1938).

 

Marriage to Elizabeth Wilson

On February 11, 1904, in Vancouver, Frederick married Elizabeth (“Lizzie”) Lucy Anna Wilson. She was born on May 21, 1879, in Chilliwack. Her parents were John Wilson (1830-possibly 1885) and Anna Southcombe (1838-1915).

 

To Chilliwack

In 1906, Frederick and Lizzie moved to Chilliwack, where Frederick became a farmer. He was an active marksman, hunter and fisherman. He also played the violin.

Frederick died in Chilliwack on August 17, 1947. He was buried in the Anglican cemetery in Chilliwack.

Lizzie died in Chilliwack on December 3, 1954. She was buried in the Anglican cemetery in Chilliwack.

Frederick and Lizzie had the following children.

 

Ian Frederick Collinson

Ian Frederick Collinson was born in Vancouver on December 15, 1904. He worked for a time as a contractor.

On October 8, 1932, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Ian married Elizabeth Anne Henderson. She was born in Chilliwack, British Columbia about 1912. Her parents were Richard Arthur Henderson (1877-1917) and Mary Dixon Pavey (1874-1956).

Ian died in Kelowna, British Columbia, on July 18, 1966.

Elizabeth died in Kelowna in on June 6, 1996.

 

Lorna Ruth Collinson

Lorna Ruth Collinson was born in Chilliwack, British Columbia, on May 12, 1908. She was sometimes called “Laura.”

On June 14, 1927, in Chilliwack, Lorna married James Goodman Grafton. He was born on December 13, 1900, in Moosomin, Saskatchewan. His parents were William Alexander Grafton and Amelia Ellen Goodman.

In 1930, James and Lorna were living in San Diego, California.

In 1935, James applied to become a naturalized United States citizen.

In 1941, Lorna applied to become a naturalized United States citizen.

James died in Los Angeles, California on September 26, 1963.

Lorna lived for a time in Bellingham, Washington. She died on July 21, 1996.

 

Joseph Bruce Collinson

Joseph Bruce Collinson (usually called “Bruce) was born in Chilliwack on July 12, 1910.

On December 4, 1933, in Rutland, British Columbia, he married Myrtle Maude Thompson. She was born in Vancouver on August 3, 1911. Her parents were George Thompson and Estelle Germaine.

Bruce and Myrtle lived in Sullivan Bay, on Broughton Island in British Columbia. From 1945 to about 1957, they ran a seaplane harbour, fish camp, store and post office.

Myrtle died on August 9, 1996 in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia.

Bruce died in Vancouver on August 9, 1999.

 

Sources

Joseph Heugh Collinson and Elizabeth Mitchell (parents of Frederick Angus Collinson)

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL2Z-GM5 : accessed 18 April 2015), Elizabeth Collinson, 02 Dec 1930; citing Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13140, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,952,651.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDDS-DZV : accessed 18 April 2015), Joseph Heugh Collinson and Harriett Walter, 08 Aug 1931; citing North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13761, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,557.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLGT-TXR : accessed 18 April 2015), Joseph Heugh Collinson, 30 Sep 1942; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13177, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,953,637.

Joseph H. Collinson, death notice, Vancouver Sun – Oct 1, 1942, page 17, https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fzNlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PYkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=3935%2C90354; “Joseph H. Collinson, North Vancouver, Oct. 1. – Joseph Heugh Collinson, 92, 151 West Sixteenth Street, resident of British Columbia for 45 years, died in North Vancouver General Hospital, Wednesday. A native of Yorkshire, England, he had lived 91 years in Canada, 11 years in North Vancouver. He leaves his wife, two sons, four grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Harron Bros. are in charge of the arrangements. The remains will be forwarded to Henderson Funeral Home, Chilliwack, where the funeral service will he held.”

“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVG5-BN8S : accessed 18 April 2015), Joseph Heugh Collinson, 1942; Burial, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Chilliwack Cemeteries; citing record ID 132640315, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=132640315.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLPG-GP5 : accessed 18 April 2015), Harriett Collinson, 04 Mar 1951; citing North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13207, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,699.

 

Frederick Angus Collinson

“Canada Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVDX-SZJ : accessed 18 April 2015), Fredrick Collinson in household of Joseph Collinson, Dunwick, Elgin West, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 2; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13266, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,902.

“Canada Census, 1891,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW2P-SSV : accessed 18 April 2015), Fredrick Collinson, Dunwich, Elgin West, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148136.

“Canada Census, 1901,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-2SB : accessed 18 April 2015), Frederick Collinson in household of Joseph Collinson, A, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 4, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9P-1BV4 : accessed 19 April 2015), Fred A Collinson, 1911; citing Census, New Westminster Sub-Districts 21-47, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm . http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=61330&highlight=38&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Fred+A+Collinson.

1921 Canada Census, Fredrick [sic] Collinson, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 14; Census Place: Chilliwack, Fraser Valley, British Columbia; Page Number: 8; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD81-QWK : accessed 18 April 2015), Frederick Angus Collinson and Lizzie Lucy Anna Wilson, 11 Feb 1904; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11373, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,530.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRP-7RZ : accessed 18 April 2015), Fredrick Angus Collinson, 17 Aug 1947; citing Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13194, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,478.

“Valley Pioneer Passes Here; Link with Past Severed by Death of F. A. Collinson,” Chilliwack Progress, August 20, 1947, page 1.

“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVG5-BN89 : accessed 18 April 2015), Frederick Angus Nelson Collinson, 1947; Burial, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Chilliwack Cemeteries; citing record ID 132640229, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=132640229.

 

Elizabeth Lucy Anna Wilson (wife of Frederick Angus Collinson)

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLLF-76K : accessed 19 April 2015), John Wilson, 18 Jun 1885; citing New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13087, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,927,115. (possible connection)

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLKH-C5Z : accessed 19 April 2015), Anna Wilson, 15 May 1915; citing Sumas, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13091, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,927,119.

“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVG5-BNXX : accessed 19 April 2015), Hannah Southcomb Wilson, 1915; Burial, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Chilliwack Cemeteries; citing record ID 132529076, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=132529076.

“Canada Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV69-767 : accessed 19 April 2015), Lizzie Wilson in household of John Wilson, South, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 22; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13284, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,920.

“Canada Census, 1891,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWK9-14C : accessed 19 April 2015), Liza Wilson, New Westminster, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148092; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1891/pdf/30953_148092-00246.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1901,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-2MB : accessed 19 April 2015), Lizzie Wilson in household of Anna Wilson, A, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 3, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=60241&highlight=28&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Lizzie+Wilson.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL5Y-ZH4 : accessed 18 April 2015), Elizabeth Lucy Anna Collinson, 03 Dec 1954; citing Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13222, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,968.

“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVG5-BNZ1 : accessed 19 April 2015), Elizabeth Lucy Ann Wilson Collinson, 1954; Burial, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Chilliwack Cemeteries; citing record ID 132640242, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=132640242.

 

Ian Frederick Collinson (son of Frederick Angus Collinson)

Ian Frederick Collinson (1904-1966), http://records.ancestry.ca/ian_frederick_collinson_records.ashx?pid=107669294

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8Y-1QS : accessed 18 April 2015), Ian Frederick Collinson and Elizabeth Annie Elizabeth Henderson, 08 Oct 1932; citing New Westminister BC, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13763, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,135,982.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLT1-HLZ : accessed 18 April 2015), Ian Frederick Collinson, 18 Jul 1966; citing Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13279, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,033,855.

“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-ZJ5R : accessed 19 April 2015), Ian Fredrick Collinson, 1966; Burial, Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery; citing record ID 110531429, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=110531429.

“Canada Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV69-2QR : accessed 19 April 2015), Arthur R. Henderson in household of John C. Henderson, South, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 13; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13284, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,920.

“Canada Census, 1891,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWK9-BRH : accessed 19 April 2015), Arthur Henderson, New Westminster, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148092.

“Canada Census, 1901,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-1ZZ : accessed 19 April 2015), Arthur Henderson in household of John Henderson, A, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 4, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVL7-TQ53 : accessed 19 April 2015), Lieut Richard Arthur Henderson, 1917; Burial, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Chilliwack Cemeteries; citing record ID 92786266, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=92786266.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL51-CL4 : accessed 19 April 2015), Mary Dixon Henderson, 10 Oct 1956; citing Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13229, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,033,105.

“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-Z2KN : accessed 19 April 2015), Mary Dickson Henderson, 1956; Burial, Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery; citing record ID 110627400, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=110627400.

“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-ZJ5J : accessed 19 April 2015), Elizabeth Collinson, 1996; Burial, Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery; citing record ID 110531426, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=110531426.

Maribeth Collinson (1935-1935), http://records.ancestry.ca/maribeth_collinson_records.ashx?pid=88238767.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL2V-TVJ : accessed 19 April 2015), Ian Edward Collinson, 10 Feb 1937; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13159, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,953,192.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLTV-S32 : accessed 19 April 2015), Mary Anne Collinson, Feb 1964; citing 9 Mile Hill Near Hope, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13266, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,033,689.

“Find A Grave Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLG-H77Z : accessed 19 April 2015), Mary Ann Collinson, 1964; Burial, Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery; citing record ID 106498602, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=106498602.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL1K-RDQ : accessed 19 April 2015), Ina Frederick Collinson in household of Jud Kayle, 08 Mar 1981; citing New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13610, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,051,486. [Robert Angus Collinson was born on July 25, 1946. He changed his name to Jud Kayle.]

John Bruce Collinson, http://www.kellyhayes.ca/index_4_74670020.doc.

 

Lorna Ruth Collinson (daughter of Frederick Angus Collinson)

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD9-DMF : accessed 18 April 2015), James Goodman Grafton and Lorna Ruth Collinson, 14 Jun 1927; citing Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13754, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,507.

“Canada Census, 1901,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHRV-T8F : accessed 18 April 2015), James G Grafton in household of Wilhemina Prafton, P2, Assiniboia (east/est), The Territories, Canada; citing p. 3, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-M3CR : accessed 18 April 2015), James Grafton in entry for William Grafton, 1911; citing Census, New Westminster Sub-Districts 21-47, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm .

“United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XGRB-PNT : accessed 18 April 2015), Laura Ruth Grafton, 16 Jun 1927; from “Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1954,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2010); citing Ship , arrival port Sumas, Washington,, line , NARA microfilm publication Imusawa1917a, roll 082619, NARA record group 85, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.

“United States Census, 1930,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC6D-CSZ : accessed 18 April 2015), James G Grafton, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0225, sheet 7A, family 226, line 40, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 190; FHL microfilm 2,339,925.

“California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KX3L-K1P : accessed 18 April 2015), James Goodman Grafton, 1935; citing Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, National Archives and Records Service, Los Angeles Branch, Laguna Niguel; FHL microfilm 1,509,213.

“California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXQS-297 : accessed 18 April 2015), James Goodman Grafton, 1936; citing Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, National Archives and Records Service, Los Angeles Branch, Laguna Niguel; FHL microfilm 1,562,555.

“California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXQS-294 : accessed 18 April 2015), Lorna Ruth Or Laura Grafton, 1941; citing Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, National Archives and Records Service, Los Angeles Branch, Laguna Niguel; FHL microfilm 1,562,555.

“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP4H-QRC : accessed 18 April 2015), James G Grafton, 26 Sep 1963; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.

“United States Social Security Death Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JT4F-QZP : accessed 19 April 2015), James Grafton, Sep 1963; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2M4L-VCB : accessed 18 April 2015), Lorna R Grafton, Residence, Bellingham, Washington, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.

“United States Social Security Death Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JG4S-C49 : accessed 18 April 2015), Lorna R Grafton, 21 Jul 1996; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

 

Joseph Bruce Collinson (son of Frederick Angus Collinson)

Joseph Bruce Collinson, https://www.onegreatfamily.com/fh/Joseph-Collinson/613082691: “Birth date: 12 JUL 1910; Birth place: Chilliwack, BC Canada; Death date: 9 AUG 1999; Death place: Vancouver, BC Canada.

British Columbia Marriage Registrations, Registration Number: 1933-09-406584; Joseph Bruce Collinson and Myrtle Maude Thompson; date of marriage: December 4, 1933; place of marriage: Rutland; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=de0cda9e-fb8d-402d-9d1d-84aed8451c40.

Myrtle Maude Collinson, death notice, Chilliwack Progress, August 14, 1996, page 8; “COLLINSON Myrtle Maude. Myrtle Maude Collinson, long-time resident of Sullivan Bay, Garden Bay, and Port McNeill, passed away on August 9, 1996 in her 85th year. Survived by Bruce, her loving husband, friend, and partner for 63 years; son Rod and his wife Glenda; four grandchildren, Tom, Barbara, Scott, and Karen; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Nella and Rita. A funeral service will be held at the Parksville Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Rd., Errington, B.C. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robin Toupin officiating. Parksville Funeral Chapel and Crematorium entrusted with arrangements. 604-248-4644.

Joseph Bruce Collinson, North Island Gazette – Aug 18, 1999, page 28, https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JVsOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=roADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6251%2C1238064; “Joseph Bruce Collinson, Passed away on august 9 at age 89. Survived by son Rod and his wife Glenda. 4 grandchildren, Tom, Barb, Scott, and Karen. 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his loving wife Myrtle Maud Collinson. Cremation with ashes to be placed in the Sullivan Bay area.

“B.C. Coastal Memories,” by Jack Schofield, Skytalk Newspaper, July 2011, page 7, http://issuu.com/skytalk/docs/2011-07_skytalk/7 [Sullivan Bay, Bruce and Myrtle Collinson.]

British Columbia Death Registrations; Registration Number: 1996-09-016815; Myrtle Maude Collinson; date of death: August 9, 1996; place of death: Qualicum Beach; age at death: 85; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/genealogy-images/AnnualData2017/DTH/2/DTH_1996016815.jpg; medical certificate of death: http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/f0b71e18-d90d-4473-accc-07ec6b51c9a1.

Myrtle Maude Collinson, death notice; Chilliwack Progress, August 14, 1996, page A8, column. 8.