Cudgegong Valley History Project

OBITUARY. MR. THOS. COLLINS. Mr. Thos. Collins, a very old and respected resident of the Merriwa district, passed away last week at the ripe age of 82 years, and on Friday, Sept. 30, several Cassilis residents journeyed down to pay their last respects. The funeral was one of the largest seen at Merriwa testifying to the esteem in which he was held. The deceased had lived the greater part of his long life in the district and his sterling life won the admiration of all with whom he came in contact. A sad feature connected with his death is the serious illness of his wife, who is 75 years of age, and very little hope of her recovery is held out by her medical adviser. The old couple were devoted to each other and the parting was a serious wrench to the old lady. Mr. W. H. Collins, of Cassilis, and Mr. Fred Collins, of Borambil, two highly-esteemed citizens, are sons of deceased. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 6 October 1927, p. 19. William Thomas Collins Obituary

OBITUARY MRS. T. COLLINS Eight days after the death of her husband the late Mr. T. Collins, of Ringwood, Merriwa, passed away at the age of 75 years. The old couple had lived happily through a long wedded life, and the shock of parting was too much for the old lady. She was laid to rest with her husband on Saturday last the Rev. Carlos Stretch officiating at the graveside. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 October 1927, p. 23. Lavinia Collins Obituary

Gulgong Personal Mrs. Collins, wife of the late Mr. W. T. Collins, of Ringwood, Merriwa (who passed away quite recently) died in Merriwa on Friday of last week, 8 days after the death of her husband. The late Mr. and Mrs. Collins were much attached to one another and were two of the most highly esteemed residents of the Merriwa district. A large grown up family is left to mourn their loss. Mrs. R. Byfield, of Gulgong, is a sister of the late Mrs. Collins and Mrs. W. R. Cross of Gulgong is a niece. Our sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 October 1927, p. 9. Lavinia Collins Obituary

DEATHS NELSON - December 3, 1945, at her residence, Chaseling Street, Punchbowl, Lavinia Isabel, dearly beloved wife of Frederick Ralph Nelson, and loved mother of Ralph, Ronald, Freda, and Donald, aged 55 years. At rest. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 4 December 1945, p. 12. Lavinia Nelson Death

DEATHS COLLINS, George Edward. - June 16, 1960, late of Merriwa, N.S.W., and 14 Begenhoe Street, Arncliffe, dearly beloved husband of Beryl, loved father of Veen, Linda, Doris, Russell, Sylvia, Iris, Eddie and Daphne, and grandfather and great grandfather of their children, aged 76 years. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 18 June 1960, p. 80. George Edward Collins Death