Madeline Louise Collins
October 31, 2022 - June 28, 2023
Visitation: Private
Service: Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday July 1, 2023 at 11:30 in St. Sebastian Church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Madeline Louise Collins, born on October 31, 2022, who left us too soon on June 28, 2023. Born into the loving arms of her devoted parents Matthew and Brittany (Billow) Collins, she was the embodiment of joy and innocence.
Baby Madeline was the cherished Sissy of Eleanor Collins; the beloved granddaughter of Bruce and Renee Billow and Craig and Mary Collins; and the precious great granddaughter of Elaine Billow, Bill Whetzel, Anna Smalara, and William and Karen Collins. Madeline was an absolute delight to her aunts and uncles, Angela and Luke Bonomo and Bryce and Brooke Billow, and was dearly loved by her cousins Anthony and Joseph Bonomo and Hayden and Jace Billow. She is survived by several great aunts and uncles and other family members. Madeline was welcomed into Heaven by her great grandmother Marlene Glick and great grandfathers William Billow and Alfred Smalara.
Madeline, though her life was brief, left an indelible mark on our hearts. Her radiant smile and cheerful laughter were infectious and brightened our lives immeasurably. Her spirit, although young, was filled with immense love, bringing warmth to everyone she touched.
We take solace knowing that Madeline is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father, wrapped in His eternal love. While our hearts are heavy with the sorrow of her passing, we are comforted by our Catholic faith that assures us we will one day be reunited with our sweet Madeline in the Kingdom of Heaven.
The family welcomes those who wish to celebrate Madeline’s life to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 311 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA. Interment will follow at Christ the Redeemer Cemetery, 204 Cemetery Lane, Pittsburgh, PA.
The family thanks the Cleft-Craniofacial Center, especially Dr. Maryam Arab, Dr. Lindsay Schuster, Dr. Joseph Losee, and Matthew Ford, and all those at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for the care and love that they provided Madeline.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank (wpadiaperbank.org) in memory of Madeline Louise Collins.
Eternal rest grant unto Madeline, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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I am so sorry for your family in the loss of your daughter Madeline.
May the hope and peace of Jesus Christ be with you all in this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to Matthew & Brittany. Heaven heals all sorrow__
Psalm 34: 17 – 19:
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The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth , and deliverers them out of All trouble. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of broken heart; and save the such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Words can not express our sympathy and sadness in your loss. Having Madeline, even for such a brief time in your lives, was truly a blessing. Our daughter Lindsay shared her passing with us, with much sorrow.
We are so heartbroken for you. Our prayers are with you as you go through this tragedy. May Olam El , the Everlasting God bring you peace.
Love in Christ,
Jim and Linda Brubaker
Dear Brittany and Matt, our heart breaks at this news. There are no words to take away the pain, but I hope there is comfort in the love of family and your sweet memories of Madeleine
I am Jill Billow’s mom and I just want you to know you are and have been in my thoughts and prayers since I got the news. I am so sorry and I know God is the only one that can help and comfort you when words can’t. May His peace be yours in the coming days. Sincerely, Joyce Wysner. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
We are so sorry to hear of Madeline’s passing. Eternal rest grant unto Madeline, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Madeline Louise Collins. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.