With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Esther Alice Collard (Lakeview, Michigan), who passed away on December 22, 2021 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She is survived by : her brother Ronald Jr.; her former life partner William Leo McCarthy; her children, Steven, Susan, Scott and Stacy; and her husband Roy Collard. She is also survived by her four children, 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

Esther loved flowers (especially lilacs), but if you would rather make a contribution, the family would appreciate a donation made in her name to the Lakeview Public Schools Foster Grandparent program.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brigham Funeral Chapel