Obituary of Jack Hamilton Collins

Peacefully surrounded by his family, Jack Hamilton Collins passed away after a brief palliative care stay at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Nov. 4, 2025.

Predeceased by his wife Donna of 51 years, his daughter Candida, his parents and his father-in-law.

Jack worked on many farms (mostly pig farms) and 20 years at Cascades (formerly Domtar/Norampac) where he retired from. Jack and his wife Donna ran Tollgate coffeehouse for many years where he shared many laughs and stories with his customers.

Sadly missed by his son Chris (Dawn), Charles and Freda Warner, his grandchildren Kaitlyn and Alexis, extended family Kim, Joe, Abbygayle and Aryanna.

Jack had a very large immediate family of 17 brothers and sisters who will greatly miss him.

Cremation has taken place and as per Jack’s request there will be no funeral or visitations. A small gravesite service will be held in the spring.

Memorial donations to the St. Marys Healthcare Foundation are greatly appreciated.