Photo courtesy of Hill-Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations - East Greenwich
Mar 23, 1988 - Sep 23, 2016 (Age 28)
Thinking of you on this birthday. Hugs, and lots of love.
Beth Dyer
March 17, 2025 | Friend
Jill,Tim and Amelia, I was so sad to hear this news today.While I never had the pleasure to meet Peter,I have heard wonderful stories about him.I cannot express how my heart brakes for all of you at this time.You are a wonderful family and I am lucky to have gotten to know you all.If there is ever anything I can do to help you get through this awful time,I am here for you.I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Tracy Lombardi
October 04, 2016 | Warwick, RI
Dear Jill,
I can recall that hug goodbye from you last Thursday and your smile a smile from an amazing Mother who couldn't wait to get home to her family and one who reminded me to say Happy Birthday to my daughter when I arrived home. Although Peter did not get enough days with us, he certainly had the BEST Mother one could ask for. A Mom who loved him and cared so deeply. If I could turn time back for just one second I would have given you a bigger hug and held on to you a little...
Brandy Lindsay
September 28, 2016 | Irvine, CA
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. William and Janet O'Rourke
September 28, 2016
heartfelt
September 28, 2016 | North Scituate, RI
You were a brilliant mind and spirit that helped show others that they could be too... you will always be remembered.
David Macomber
September 28, 2016 | W. Warwick, RI
Peter was a wonderful soul, and I will always cherish his friendship. I had never met anyone quite like him before and I only can hope to be so lucky again. I hope he has finally found his peace. May we all watch a pond of ducks, enjoy a cup of tea, or a engage in a good-natured debate with him in our hearts.
Casey St John
September 27, 2016 | AL
Jill,
Remembering how often you spoke of Peter and how proud you were of him. He was lucky to have you as his mom. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time x
Peggy Murray
September 27, 2016 | Cranford, NJ
We are so very saddened by your loss. Peter will live on in our memories. Words fail but we are sending you our love. We cannot be present as we are in California.
Theresa and Dennis Flanagan
September 27, 2016 | East Greenwich, RI
EAST GREENWICHPeter Woodward Collins, age 28, of Providence, RI, formerly of East Greenwich, RI, passed away on September 23, 2016 after a long and valiant struggle with depression. He leaves his mother and father, Jill and Timothy Collins, his sister and brother-in-law, Amelia and Ryan Morrill. He also leaves behind his loving Aunt Joyce and Uncle George Caruolo, his Aunt Pat Collins April, as well as many cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Paul and Jean (Brown) Woodward and Jack and Joan (Vogt) Collins. Peter is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and East Greenwich High School. He was an accomplished writer, musician, and artist. He was a driven writer, often penning his manuscripts by hand, his favored method. He was passionate about music and his interests varied from classical to American indie and noise rock. He was a talented guitar player and loved seeing his favorite bands when they came through town.Peter's extended family included his wide circle of close friends from near and far. He looked forward to his annual outing to the Cape house with his high school gang, and his lifelong love of computer sciences led Peter to some of his closest friendships from furthest away.He was a kind, loving, and caring person. He'll be forever missed by all he touched. A Celebration of Peter's Life will be held on Wednesday September 28, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main Street, East Greenwich, all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Peter's memory may be made to The Samaritans of Rhode Island, PO Box 9086, Providence, RI 02940.
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