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Lester Collins Obituary
Delmar—Lester Ray Collins, Sr., 91, of Delmar, formerly of Hebron, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
He was born August 22, 1921 in Hebron, a son of the late Roland and Lula Collins.
Lester left school at a young age to go to work on the railroad. He proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard during World War II. Following his discharge he returned to Hebron to work many years as an auto mechanic for Beach's Garage and Marvel Packing Co. He was a past member of the American Legion Springhill Post 237 in Hebron and the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, and was an avid Dale Earnhardt, Sr. fan.
He is survived by a daughter, Frances A. Owens of Delmar; a son, Thomas Warren Collins of Delmar; 3 grandchildren, Lisa Short, Andrea Hudson, and Randy Collins; great grandchildren, Kristen Abbott, Megan Ayers, Kaitlyn Webster, Madison Webster, Karilyn Webster, and several others; and his long-time companion, Barbara Tull of Delmar. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Gloria (Perdue) Collins; a son, Lester Ray Collins, Jr.; and 4 brothers.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, where friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30. Interment with military honors will follow the services at Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery near Hurlock.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
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Cindy Hastings
January 5, 2013
Sis & Tommy, so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember when I was younger that I always loved to see him smile. All of you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Kristen Abbott
January 5, 2013
I love you poppop and I miss you very much. I can't believe you're gone but I know you're in a better place than I am. And I also know that I'll see you again. I can't wait to see you honored as a WWII vet and to give you a few Hershey's Kisses to keep for later :) I love you very much and you'll always be my Poppop Delmar.
January 5, 2013
Pop Pop, I love you so much and I miss you. I know I'll see you again one day. Please watch over all of us and please tell my Dad I love him and miss him everyday. Rest easy now, your work here is done. <3
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