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COLLINS, Robert E.
Robert E. Collins, 80, a resident of East Hartford for over 52 years, died in the comfort of his home on Friday (July 8, 2011) surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wapping section of South Windsor, a son of the late Walden V. and Edith (Lane) Collins and was employed for over 35 years as a machinist at the Pratt & Whitney plant in East Hartford from which he retired. Bob also was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the United States Air Force Air Police Squadron and a 50 year member of the Hillstown Grange of East Hartford. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Rose (Petersen) Collins and leaves a son, Russell S. Collins and his wife Catherine of Manchester; a daughter, Gloria J. Dingee and her husband Paul of East Hartford; three sisters, Hazel Strong of South Windsor, Joyce Collins of Granby, and Margaret DeGray of Ellington; three granddaughters, Anastasia R. "Stacy" and Ashley S. Dingee and Amber R. Collins as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He was the loving father of the late Donald R. Collins who died in December of 2006. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., with burial and military honors to conclude in Wapping Cemetery, both in South Windsor.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 4-7 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be directed to the VNA Health Care, Att: Development Office, 103 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105. For online condolences and guest book, please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert COLLINS
July 19, 2011
Dear Gloria and Russ,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a wonderful man who will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Irene Olszewski and Debbie Gingras
Tessa Stowe
July 19, 2011
Dear Gloria,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and know that he is no longer suffering and in a beautiful place. My condolences to you and your family.
Tessa (from Hartford Medical Group)
July 12, 2011
Russ, I so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers anre with you.
RosMary Cote
Barbara Howe
July 11, 2011
Russ,Cathy & Amber,
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
megan rodgers
July 11, 2011
I was always treated like family when I came over the last ten years I've seen how much your grandaughters love you. ashley and stace my heart is with you, love you both.
Elnora Lockwood
July 11, 2011
Russ,
I wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Only those who have lost a father can know the depths of your feelings. Elnora & Tomma
Shannon DuVerger
July 10, 2011
Dingee & Collins Families, Know that your Husband,Dad,Grandpa,Brother, and Uncle will be in our prayers forever and that We Love You All, DuVerger & Nash Families God Bless and watch over you all!
July 10, 2011
Russ, Cathy & Amber,
We're so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please let us know if there is anything you need. You're in our thoughts.
Pete & Chris
Stacy Dingee
July 10, 2011
I love you Grandpa, you will be missed. I have too much to write in this little box but my heart and love for grandpa speaks volumes. I'll miss you. Hope you and Uncle Don are bargan hunting together! Love you!
July 10, 2011
All our love and condolences to you. Ann, Ralph, Angela, Tony and Natalie
Roberts Highschool photo
Russ Collins
July 10, 2011
Robert, Rose, and the Grand Kids
Russ Collins
July 10, 2011
Robert E. Collins Aprox age 5
Russ Collins
July 10, 2011
July 10, 2011
Russ,Cathy and Amber
Sorry for the loss of your father and Ambers grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers our with you. Cherish all of your memoriers and keep them in your hearts forever. Know that he is not alone for he will be joining Don
Love Chris,Matt,Jen and Joe
Robert Collins and his sisters
Russ Collins
July 10, 2011
Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
July 10, 2011
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
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