Ed Collins, Sr., PGK 

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Edward Collins Services for Edward Collins, 74, of Willoughby, will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Noel's Catholic Church, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills 44094. Mr. Collins died Oct. 27, 2005, at Heather Hill, in Chardon Township. Born Nov. 12, 1930, in Cleveland, he lived in Willoughby for 38 years. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves, and was a past Grand Commander of the International Order of Alhambra Mahdi Caravan #142. He was a past Grand Knight of Willowick Knights of Columbus, a member of the Euclid Golf League, and also of St. Noel's Catholic Church.

Mr. Collins was a co-owner of Haffey Carpet for over 40 years. Survivors include his daughters, Casey (Tom) Meyer of Eastlake, Patricia (Peter) Pattison of Cleveland, Theresa (Steve) Pace of Northport, N.Y., Eileen (David) Lee of Mayfield, and Peggy (John Gertz) Collins of Euclid; sons, Edward Collins Jr. of Willoughby, and Dennis (Karen) Collins of Willowick; 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen (Haffey) Collins; parents, Edward G. and Ruth A. (Connelly) Collins; and brother, Donald Collins. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Jack Monreal Funeral Home of Willowick, E. 320 and Vine St. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Mahdi Caravan #142, P.O. Box 21, Wickliffe 44092.

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