We created a memorial to celebrate the life of John Collings. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort.
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OBITUARY
John Coppin Collings (1945-2020) passed away on October 9, ending an 8 year battle with cardiac amyloidosis. John was a Fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineering and dedicated much of his career to developing Canadian engineering standards and practices. Trained in South Africa, he worked throughout the world. In 2000, following a 30 year career with Delcan Corporation (now Parsons) he co-founded Collings Johnston Inc. John was an... see moreJohn Coppin Collings (1945-2020) passed away on October 9, ending an 8 year battle with cardiac amyloidosis. John was a Fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineering and dedicated much of his career to developing Canadian engineering standards and practices. Trained in South Africa, he worked throughout the world. In 2000, following a 30 year career with Delcan Corporation (now Parsons) he co-founded Collings Johnston Inc. John was an avid outdoorsman, bike commuter and lifelong scholar. He is survived by his wife Lucy, and children Sean (Brooke), Sarah (Tim), Ian (Laura) and David (Rachel), along with ten grandchildren. John touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
Lucy, if you read this, it's from Vivien in England. I've only just read about John's death and I can only imagine how it is and has been for you all, so this is just to let you know that I'm thinking of you.