Lilas "Micki" Collins

It is with profound sadness the family of Lilas "Micki" Collins, 84, of Camillus, announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Crouse Hospital. Predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Cornelius "Neil" Collins Sr., on October 18, 1999. Loving mother of Neil (Carol) Collins Jr. of Camillus and Cheryl (David) Descent of Kingston, Ontario. Lilas cherished her grandchildren, Heather Mott of Sauquoit, Laurel Collins of Camillus and Cameron (Melissa MacDonald) Gross of Vancouver, British Columbia; and great-grandchildren, Cassandra Collins, Jamie Mott and Bailee Mott. Also surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Merrill and Rose McClure of Fruitland, Maryland; and sister-in-law, Helen LaMonica of Binghamton. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly. Lilas was predeceased by her parents, Edgar David and Mable Edna Standish McClure; brothers, Donald, Howard, Wayne and Robert McClure; and sisters, Edna McClure, Etha Bateman-Dickinson and Merna Allen. Born in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, May 18, 1926, the McClure family moved to Windsor, New York in the early 1930s where Lilas graduated from Windsor Central School. She lived most of her life in Windsor and Binghamton. The family would like to thank the following for the wonderful care of our mother: Crouse Hospital ICU, Emergency and 4 North staffs, the staff of St. Camillus KB wing, her cardiology group at 739 Irving Ave., and Dr. Navone and Dr. Boahene. Relatives and friends may call Sunday, February 13 from noon to 2 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services and burial will be private. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Crouse Health Foundation, c/o Electro Physiology Lab, 736 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 or to a charity of your choice.