Richard E. Collins

We were saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Over the years we had many lunches with him and also your Mother and will miss him very much. It won't be the same at the meal site without him.

My good friend and colleague, Lewis Clough, informed me of Dick's passing. While saddened to learn of his transition, I immediately smiled at the many fond memories we shared as fellow teachers at York High School, The years that I spent there from 1969 through 1977 were filled were numerous memories of great accomplishments with our students. Dick was a vibrant recanteour of many tales and the life of many gatherings we had at our respective homes. I well remember when, at a costume...

Debbie Gagne--So sorry for your loss. I planned to be present at the memorial service but the early morning icy roads in Wolfeboro made me decide not to venture out. In sympathy, Father Dick

Dear Mr. Collins' family,
We are sorry to hear of Mr. Collins' death. We really enjoyed him as a teacher (Bruce) and co-worker (Karen). I remember him stopping at the doorway of my nursing office and shouting,"Germs!" and all the students not knowing quite how to take him. I remember him ferociously clutching the passenger's side door when I gave him a ride home from school one day, looking wild-eyed, feigning horror at my driving. And then he refused to give his resignation until...

Mr. Collins, dear friend, you have often been thought of through the years and greatly missed. I recall your warmth and smiles, your gusto for life as you shared with my students and myself at Alton Central School. My heart goes out especially to Debbie and Danny as I have fond memories of them in my French class. My sincere condolences to their mom Ginny,to them, and to the entire family. May the love of God, others who care, and the warmth of your love and smiles be forever there to...

May your memories of R.E. bring you comfort as do ours. The Plymouth State University Department of Languages & Linguistics was one of several departments that had the opportunity to meet R.E. and to truly consider him our friend. His interest in languages and in students' travel and study abroad was greatly appreciated. Those students and faculty who have been personally touched by his generosity and kindness undoubtedly will always remember him. "Que descanses en paz, R.E."

How sad I am to learn of the loss of this wonderful, generous, funny man. I first met R.E. and his beloved Jeannette when they became interested in helping Plymouth State College, where I was employed as Director of Alumni Relations. Their thoughtful support, enthusiasm, and commitment to education set them apart. He will be deeply missed and remembered most warmly.

We are so sorry for your loss. Will never forget the "fun" we had taking pictures of your father and mother.

Sorry to hear the loss of Mr Collins
he was my science teacher and a good friend. I hauled him some gravel to his york beach home on weekends.