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for John Collins
Caryn Armbruster
November 16, 2011
Annette and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out last week or I certainly would have been there for you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Love, Caryn
Sandy Bee Lynn (Fuller)
October 26, 2011
To the Collins girls: I have such great memories of our times on Hillman Rd. Rest in peace John.
To John's wife and Family: I am so sorry for your loss - Peace to you.
Gail Wild
October 16, 2011
To Annette, Bob, Rachel, and the Collins family,
My deepest condolences to you all. John had such a bright spirit and he bore his illness with great strength and dignity, made possible by the support of family and friends. He was taken too soon, but we can rejoice that he is free at last from this illness and his spirit can soar.
Mary McMahon Mihiylov
October 15, 2011
To the Collins family, Nick and I were saddened to hear of John's passing.He was a great guy! He was in our wedding 38 years ago. We remember the furious Euchre games, the big laughs and many more good times with John! Wishing you peace,,
Nick and Mary Mihiylov.
October 15, 2011
Annette,
Rich and I was so sorry to hear that John had passed away. He was such a great neighbor and always a gentleman. I remember he was always smiling and cycling back then. You are in our thoughts.
October 15, 2011
Annette,
You and your family are in my prayers
Kathy Kilpatrick
October 15, 2011
Annette and family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as each of you in your own way process the loss of someone dear to you.
Annette - I will always remember the times when I saw John at your home and the smile and spirit he showed. The journey these last few years has been challenging but that you were beside him through all the stages was a gift to him.
Peace to John and to you my friend
Don and Karen Mullen
October 15, 2011
Dear Annette, Bob, Rachel and Family,
Our love and friendship are with you in this very difficult time. May the heartfelt support from friends and family comfort you and give you peace.
Bola Adepoju
October 15, 2011
Dear Annette,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. You remain in my prayers.
norma taylor -webb
October 15, 2011
christine,jean ann and sarah....so sorry for the loss of your brother. we all grew up together on hazel street....i have fond memories of playing on your front porch... we all usually got along so well........thoughts and prayers to you all.....deanie taylor
October 14, 2011
Dear Annette,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband. My continued prayers are with you and your family. Remember, God does not make mistakes. He is forever loving and comforting.
Beverly Lomax
Suzanne Malkamaki
October 14, 2011
Dear Annette,
Sorry to hear about the end of John's journey. I know this was a very difficult journey for both of you. Hopefully the comfort of knowing that he is at peace will help you during this difficult time. Remembering the great memories and love you shared will be with you forever. May the Lord comfort you and surround you during this time. My prayers and thoughts will be with you. God Bless you always.
Susan Sigmon
October 13, 2011
Dear Annette,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your loss.
Sincerely,
Regena M. Ellis
October 13, 2011
Annette and Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear husband. May The Lord comfort you during this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you all!
Donna Skoda
October 12, 2011
Annette,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband. May time bring you peace.
Angela Brown
October 12, 2011
Annette & Family,
My deepest, heartfelt sympathy on the passing of John.
"Don't think of him as gone away-
His journey's just begun.
Life holds so many facets_
This earth is only one.
Think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched-
For nothing loved is ever lost-
And he was loved so much."
God Bless You!
Debbie Sobel
October 12, 2011
To the Collins' family. So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was always so pleasant and a great neighbor to my mom for many years. I hope you all find comfort and strength.
October 11, 2011
Dear Annette & family,
You are in my prayers. God gives you strength and courage in your hour of sorrow.
Your friend always,
Cheryl S. Sadler Akron,Oh
Pat Eiwen
October 11, 2011
Dear Annette,
May God bless you with His comfort and peace. I did not know John, but your faithful care and devotion to him was clear. May God guide and strengthen you in the coming days.
Dr. Deb Plate
October 11, 2011
Annette & family,
We here at Akron General Center for Family Medicine and North Hill Family Medicine are all thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Lisa Hart
October 11, 2011
Annette and family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for strength and peace to surround you and lift you up.
Sherry Sarvis
October 11, 2011
To the Collins family:
I knew John years ago through Greg Beck and other friends. I remember him as fun and very quick witted....we often "sparred" with each other and I enjoyed his company. I'm so very sorry for your loss. May God and your memories sustain you in the days and weeks to come.
Sherry
Carmen & Sloan Heare
October 11, 2011
Annette & Family - We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are only a phone call away from anything you may need. Take care,,, in love & friendship,,,
Ashlee Wayda
October 10, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
October 10, 2011
To the Collins family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy. Your loss is Heavens' gain. God Bless all of you. A.J. and Pat Bethune {Ed and Jean Smith's cousins}
Clyde & Patti Willard
October 10, 2011
Annette & family
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are here to help with whatever you may need. We love you.
Patti Purcell
October 10, 2011
Dear Annette and your loved ones,
I never had the pleasure of knowing John, but your love was evident to everyone who knows you at The University of Akron. May you now feel the love and support of those who truly care about you.
Karyn Morgan
October 10, 2011
To Annette and family,
I was so fortunate to have met John in the recent past and his kind smile will live on in my memory. I'm sorry for your loss and I pray that God's peace and the love of friends and family will be a comfort to you in your grief.
Larry and Mary Agnes Kendra
October 10, 2011
Larry and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jon & Linda Skeggs
October 9, 2011
Our sympathy to John's family during this difficult time. We have many fond memories of John over the years from our school days but especially as a great friend and usher in our wedding! John had such a wonderful wit and he could deliver a zing with a straight face! He was a kind soul. We are sure that he is whole again and ready for his next run in heaven. Rest in peace, John.
Maureen Dahmer Carnell
October 9, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. I have fun memories of John from our years at EHS. May God bless you.
Linda Collins
October 9, 2011
To the Collins family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. John was muched loved and he is finally in peace. You are a wonderful family.
October 9, 2011
Dear Annette and family,
Though I did not know John, I felt the love and devotion you had for him. May God smile upon John and send you peace.
Blessings,
Karen Fitzgerald,
The University of Akron
Marilyn Cuthrell Cole
October 9, 2011
So sorry to hear of John's passing. I have fond memories of my classmate. May God's peace surround you during this time
Becky Staley
October 9, 2011
Annette and family, I like to think of John running marathons in heaven now, eating the finest foods and breathing the sweetest air. He was a wonderful man and it was an honor to know him. My heart is with all of you who loved him so much more. God bless.
Brenda Wages
October 9, 2011
Annette, you are in my thoughts and prayers. John has a very special place in my heart.
Paul Kodish
October 9, 2011
Annette, our hearts go out to you. Please let us know if there is anything you need, or if there is anything we can do for you. Love, Paul & Mary Ann.
October 9, 2011
Dear Jean Ann and Family
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