Paula Collins
elevated 8tQBN February 27, 1954 ~ November 4, 2024
elevated 8tQBN Visitation
Friday, November 8, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 8tQBN Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 8tQBN Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery- Blessed Virgin Mausoleum
elevated 8tQBN 8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
elevated 8tQBN Obituary
elevated 8tQBN With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paula Collins (nee Moncada), cherished Daughter, Wife, Mother, Nonna, Sister, Zia and friend on November 4, 2024. She passed away surrounded by her greatest loves, her loving husband Dave, and daughters Ashley and Jessica.
elevated 8tQBN Paula was a devoted partner to her soulmate, and love of her life, David, for over 50 years. She felt her greatest gift was her family. She deeply loved her daughters, Sarah, Ashley (Goncalo), and Jessica (Cristian). She was a doting Nonna to Lily and David. A cherished sister to Mary and Nancy (Jeff) and a much loved “Zia Mia,” and great Zia. She was a true friend to many. Paula’s love for animals and her pets were a great joy in her life. She shared great love with Disco, her rescue dog, who never left her side.
elevated 8tQBN Her devotion and skill as a teacher was extraordinary. She loved her students, and they loved her back. We will miss her adventure, humour, feisty nature, smile, warmth, compassion and so much more. She taught all of us resilience and the truest meaning of love. We hope she will find joy in whatever is next and remains surrounded by her daughter Sarah, and parents Josephine and Salvatore Moncada, Wallace and Florence Collins, loving grandparents, Antonio and Paola Cultrera and Sebastiano and Giovanna Moncada.
elevated 8tQBN Paula was our comfort and joy, she will always be in our hearts.
elevated 8tQBN Friends will be received at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home (211 Langstaff Rd. E. Thornhill, ON L3T 3Z2) on Friday, November 8 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held in the Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Entombment to follow at the Blessed Virgin Mausoleum- Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7)
elevated 8tQBN Donations in Paula’s memory can be made to the SPCA.
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & sincere sympathy are with your whole family
Love Max & Beth
To Mary Joe, Nancy and family
My sincerest condolences for such a great loss. May God give you strength and comfort your aching heart.
To Mary Joe, Nancy and family
My sincerest condolences for such a great loss. May God give you strength and comfort your aching heart.
Dearest Family,
I am beyond devastated at the passing of one of the most beautiful souls to grace this Earth. Paula was a loyal and loving friend, and her heart was pure gold. I know she is with God now, but I will miss her tremendously. My sincerest condolences to all of you.
Our sincere condolences to the Collins and Moncado families.
So sorry for the loss of your sister-in-law Cynthia.
Hoping time heals your sorrow.
Mike & Mary Raso
My deepest condolences to family and friends. May your cherished memories of Paula bring you comfort during this difficult time and the strength to get through the grief you’re feeling.
My sincerest condolences for your loss.
My she rest in piece surrounded by those she loved.
DEAREST DAVE AND FAMILY,
SUCH GOOD MEMORIES WE SPENT TOGETHER WITH PAULA AND YOURSELF IN THOSE McMASTER DAYS.
HURLING ALONG IN THAT MINI,MINI CAR TOWARDS TORONTO,
99 CENT PASTA NIGHTS AT MAMMA’S RESTAURANT,
AND THOSE HEADY NIGHTS OF MUCH LAUGHTER AND SPIRITED CONVERSATION…
SUCH GOOD MEMORIES OF PAULA;SHE WAS SUCH A JOY,AND THE LOVE BETWEEN YOU TWO WAS SO DISCERNIBLE.
OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
LOTS OF LOVE,
SARMA AND FAMILY
My deepest condolences, Paula and I shared special childhood memories that I will always hold close. My deepest condolences to her family.
Our deepest condolences to Dave and the entire family.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Gina Pellico and family
My deepest condolences to Dave, Ashley (Goncalo) and Jessica(Cristian) . Nancy and Mary for your loss. Sarah you are now with your mother may you be at peace for eternity. Paula you will always be in our hearts and minds, rest in peace.
Dear family and friends of Paula, I am so very sad to hear of Paula’s passing. My deepest condolences for your loss. Paula was a great, kind friend with a generous heart. She was always there for others. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
It is with great sorrow to have learned today of Paula’s passing.
My parents and Paula’s parents were very close.
Condolences for Mary, Nancy and David and the extended Moncada Family.