Peter John Collins (SPC 1956-57, PY1960)

August 1, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to the Collins family on the passing of Peter John Collins (SPC 1956-57, PY1960) who passed away on 21 July at home, aged 78 years. Peter was the loved and loving husband of Bernadette and the late Mary; dearly loved dad of Jayne-Louise, Julian, Marita, Joanne, Michael (SPC 1990-92) and a grandfather of six, including Thomas (SPC 2016-21) and current student Mitchell; and brother Roger (SPC 1959-60, PY1963) and sister Margaret. His father Kevin also attended SPC between 1928-29.
Peter was a boarder at SPC from Lake Goldsmith, Beaufort and attended during his Second and Third Year. His funeral was held at Beaufort on 27 July.
Peter was a farmer at Beaufort and moved to Torquay in his retirement.

Peter Collins, pictured in his second year class photograph at SPC in 1956.

Peter Collins, pictured in the Galvin House premiership team photograph in 1956 as part of the SPC Shed Football competition.