Margaret passed away at home peacefully on Monday January 14th 2013.

Wife of the late Jim Collins. Eldest daughter of the late Larry and Clarice Gallagher. Sister of Laurice and Victor Botica, Bill and the late Marion, and Colleen. Aunt of Stewart and Jayne, Gordon and Sandra, Douglas, Brigid and Raysan. Great Aunt to Anna and Sean, Meghann and Kelly, Bella Arabia and Tallulah. Mother to 'Candy”.

At Margaret's request a private cremation has taken place.

Margaret was loved and respected by us all. She will be remembered for her acuity, compassion, wit, love of life and adventure.

Family and friends are invited to commemorate and celebrate her life on Thursday January 24th at 2:00pm at the Fairview Golf Club, Sharp Road, Katikati.

No flowers by request. Donations to the Waipuna Hospice in recognition of the support and care the staff have given to Margaret would be appreciated and can be left at the venue.

Communications to 2A Blundell Place, Katikati, 075491946.