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Matthew Collins
February 13, 2014
While listening to the same 6 war stories at the many thanksgiving dinners we had together and I find it ironic how I cannot remember one of them.
How I miss listening to them.
February 13, 2014
I will Remember the first time I met Kevin and Joan. They both invited me into their home and made me feel like one of the family.
Kevin always liked me to sit by him at dinner table to tell me his Arny stories. They were always so interesting to me. He made me feel special.
Loved his cooking and His Pies. When we went over for christmas dinner, I couldn't wait for his green bean Casserole.
Kevin will be missed.
Love Always, Lisa Collins
susannah collins
February 13, 2014
Dad you were good man. I love you.
Catherine Mackesy
February 13, 2014
FAREWELL TO KEVIN
WE HAD NO TIME TO SAY GOODBYE,
WITH NARY A WORD OF WARNING,
FOR SUNSET BROUGHT THE CURTAIN DOWN,
GOD COULDN'T WAIT ‘TILL MORNING.
HIS EMPTY CHAIR IS ELOQUENT
OF RECENT DAYS OF DREAMING –
NO DOUBT TO STEAL – BEHIND THE WHEEL
HIS CHERISHED MUSTANG – WAITING…
SPURRED ON BY LOVE OF FAMILY,
(HIS YEARS OF WAR BEHIND)
SUSANNAH, MATTHEW, EMILY,
HIS JOAN – THE TIES THAT BIND.
HE LEFT HIS STAMP ON EVERYTHING,
AND STUNNED US WITH HIS GENIUS,
AN ARCHITECT OF ALL HE TOUCHED,
HIS LEGACY TO US.
GOD HELP US! THERE'LL BE NO MORE PIES!
(HIS APPLE WON THE PRIZE).
OR GOURMET MEALS – CHICKEN, VEAL,
GOODBYE POTATOES – PAN-FRIES- - -
HIS LOVE OF FAMILY OVERFLOWED
TO SUNDAY CCD.
THOSE TEENS WILL LONG REMEMBER
KEVIN'S STYLE – SO CLEAR – SO FREE.
AND NOW WE SAY JUST – “AU REVOIR”
(FOR GOODBYE MIGHT MEAN FOREVER).
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN --- AH, KEVIN?
SAVE US A SEAT IN HEAVEN.
By Cathy Mackesy, Billerica, MA
February 12, 2014
Kevin and Joan were our friends in Babenhausen. He was the Battalion Adjutant when I reported into the unit.
He was instrumental in contacting many of our lost members years later while we were forming the Babenhausen Veterans & Friends. His assistance was invaluable.
Kevin, thank you for your service to your country.
May you go to serve the commander on high.
Walter B. Duke, Jr.
Director
Babenhausen Veterans & Friends
Joan Collins
February 12, 2014
The Love of my life. I know you're in heaven. I love you and miss you.
cathy gagnon
February 11, 2014
Dear Joan and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know from experience that losing your spouse is very hard. I pray that the Lord will see you through this day by day, as He is me. May God Bless you all
and keep you close to Him at this tragic time in your lives.
cathy gagnon
Bonnie Mercier
February 10, 2014
Kevin was always there for me. Kevin visited my Dad often and constructed items to aid him. Kevin & Joan threw me a wedding party when money was lacking. The world will miss Kevin's smile & hugs.
February 10, 2014
Kevin and I grew up in Allston, we went to St. Anthonys
school together and had a lot of fun times with our other buddies, his nickname was "Chooch"> I am very sorry for your loss, may he rest in piece.....Jack Cox
RONALD DIBERTO
February 10, 2014
Broke the Mold
You were made in Gods morning light,
He made you all day and into the night.
He used all his love and never did sway,
As he made your mold of heavenly clay.
He let you grow, mature and be true,
Until he knew your time was due.
Then he broke the mold when your making was done,
For he wanted you as the only one.
So give God the glory when you sing and you pray,
On every occasion in the night and the day.
When people ask as to where you do hide,
Others will say it's with God you reside.
Ron DiBerto (2005)
Emily Collins
February 9, 2014
I love you Dad and miss you already...
Emily Collins
February 9, 2014
Dick, Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to our family to hear your kind words. Emily Collins
February 9, 2014
Ed, I remember hearing all about you. He will be missed. Emily Collins
Ed Hurd
February 9, 2014
Sorry for Kevin's loss. Had a great time working with him on so many campaigns. Billerica loses another nice person. God Bless!!
Dick Ozimek
February 9, 2014
Kevin worked for me many years ago at RCA Telephone Systems in Braintree. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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