COLLINS Francis, 28th November 2025 Francis R.I.P. Peacefully at Milesian Manor Care Home. Beloved husband of Ethna (née McKay). Loving father of Martin, Shauna Melaugh, Ollie, Michael and Helen. Grandfather of Odhrán, Ségdae, Connor, Tíarnan, Ruaidri, Roíse, Cormac, Emma, Carla, Lorcán, Rián, Donnácha, Eireánn Rose and Jack. Son of the late John and Elizabeth Collins. Brother of Bridget Henry, Pat, Gerard, Sarah Dinsmore, Seamus, Joe, Tony, Dolores Diamond, Teresa Lewis, and the late Sean, Annie Bridgewater, Michael who died in infancy, Betty and Paul.

Francis’ wake will commence today, Friday 28th November at 8pm. Family time from 10pm to 10am. Funeral from his home 17 Oakland Crescent, Gulladuff BT45 8PR on Sunday 30th November 2025 at 12.45pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Lavey. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu of SVP, Lavey.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Eamonn, daughters-in-law Kay, Donna and Sinead, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.