September 27, 1957 ~ April 28, 2018
It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of George Byfield Collins III, of Fort McMurray Alberta at 60 years of age. George died on April 28, 2018 with his loving wife Karen and sister Georganna by his side. George is survived by his wife, Karen; sister, Georganna; mother, Grace; two daughters, Charity (Tony) Wood and Victoria (Eric) Robbins; and 4 grandchildren, Jordan and MacKenzie Wood, Lillith and Kaylee Robbins.
George was born September 27, 1957 in Chateauroux, France as his father served in the US Air Force. George was raised in various locations around the US but mainly in the Texas Gulf Coast area. George had a full and amazing life, positively touching many lives along his journey, and making many friendships everywhere he went. Following his high school graduation in Alvin, Texas he embraced a long and rewarding 40 year career with Team Industrial Services Ltd.
George is preceded in death by his father, George Byfield Collins Jr. of New York, New York; his sister, Christina Hiker Byfield of Denver, Colorado; his grandparents, George Byfield Collins Sr. and Alice Marie (nee Newman) Collins and Clarence Hopkins and Lou Edith (nee Jones) Hopkins.
Celebration of Life
Sunday, June 3, 2018
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asti Trattoria Italiana
#200, 10020 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Albert
A second celebration of George’s life will be held in Texas, details are pending.