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Thomas "Tim" P. Collins
1953 - 2016
Thomas "Tim" P. Collins
1953 - 2016
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BORN
1953
DIED
2016
Thomas "Tim" Collins Obituary
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Dan Rimmer
February 4, 2016
Diane and the entire Collins and NSSC Family!
I am truly sorry and saddened to hear the news of Tim's passing. He was a great person and I am better for having known and worked with him. Genuine, caring, compassionate and committed, always willing to step up and help anyone. My condolences to you and the family, we know he's in a better place. May your faith in God help ease the sorrow and give comfort that life is eternal and everlasting.
God Bless
Dan & Lee Rimmer
January 31, 2016
During this distressing time, please look to God for the guidance and the strength to move forward in the days and weeks to come. Heartfelt condolences Isa 41:10
From the Staff of Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home
January 20, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Martins
January 25, 2016
May God lift up his face toward the Collins family and give you peace during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Numbers 6:26
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January 23, 2016
May the God of all tender mercies and all comfort, comfort you and the family during this difficult time.
Tonya Harper
January 22, 2016
I didn't stay long at G4S but during my time there you made me feel welcome. Rest in Heaven Tim. Your wings are well deserved.
J K
January 21, 2016
Tim was such an excellent mentor and was so generous with his time and patience. I'll never forget the things he taught me. The community will miss him greatly. It's rare to meet people in life that even in limited interaction, they have such a profound effect on people. Time was one of those guys.
Bruce Smith
January 21, 2016
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Tim's passing. It was always a pleasure to be in his company each and every time I visited NSSC/G4S. He was always a true gentleman in every sense of the word, but above all he was a friend to all who knew him. I will miss him dearly. May God bring Peace and Understanding to the entire Collins family.
Marc Kapsalis
January 21, 2016
I'm choked up writing this because of what a tremendous human being Tim was. My prayer below is to the entire family during this incredibly difficult time.
"May the God of comfort and peace guard and keep you, and us all, as we are filled with tears of sadness... longing... and joy... joy from the wonderful memories and for the gift of eternal rest."
..for Tim
Buddy,
After years of watching you fly down the wing and crash the net, so others could get the glory, you now are skating with THE ONE team mate that will always "feed" YOU and give you the credit for all you did! We were all blessed to have you on our team!
Kapper
Rob and Tina Phee
January 21, 2016
We are heart broken at the loss of Tim. We had never known Tim to say an unkind word to or about anyone and always showed us kindness and respect as does the entire Collins family. He was a dear friend and we will miss him deeply.
Jack Southers
January 21, 2016
I am very sorry to hear about Tim. He was always funny, professional and a joy to be around and work with. He brought joy to everyone who knew him. My condolences to his family.
Bruce Smith
January 21, 2016
It saddens me deeply to hear of Tim's passing. He was a true Gentleman in every sense of the word. I always enjoyed his company, guidance and above all his friendship whenever I visited NSSC. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and Prayers are with the Collins Family and the G4S/NSSC family as well. May the Grace of Our Lord be with you all, and may he Bring you strength and understanding.
Bruce G Smith, PSEG Nuclear, Salem Hope Creek Station.
Mike Sleigh
January 21, 2016
My condolences to the family. I always enjoyed working and visiting with Tim, I will remember him as being a genuinely nice and helpful guy!
Gordon France
January 21, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Collins family. Tim was an integral part of the Collins brothers hockey team that raised the level of play and fun in our group.
He will be missed.
.
kathleen rinaldo
January 20, 2016
So sad to learn of Tim's passing ....... I really enjoyed getting to know him here on Marco Island and he really was one who always was willing to help and made it seem like it was no big deal. Diane, I cannot even begin to fathom what you are going through but I hope when you return to Marco we can celebrate Tim's life @ sunset together. xoxox
ds
January 20, 2016
My sincere sympathies to the Collins Family. May God the Hearer of Prayer bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time-Isaiah 51:12
Barb O'Connell Hoyt
January 20, 2016
I'm so very sorry to hear about Tim. My family of 6 girls grew up next door to the Collins family of 8 boys, much to the amusement of many. Those were great years and I still remember the sting of the kickball after getting hit by Tim during a neighborhood game of Spud or Scramble. We were very blessed to have grown up at such a carefree time on the best block in Oak Park! I will keep Tim and all the Collins in my prayers. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Barb O'Connell Hoyt
January 20, 2016
So sorry to hear of Tim's death. I've known the Collins family for years, starting with my own high school days at Trinity with Mary in the 1930s, and then Philbin and Collins next generation were classmates at St. Edmunds. My condolences to Tim's family and all of you. ---Mary Duggan Philbin
Jay Gerondale
January 20, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Collins family.
rich reedy
January 20, 2016
Diane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tim will always be in our hearts.
Rich and Eileen Reedy
Philip Hamilton
January 20, 2016
Lois and I wish to express our love for Tim and his family, as well as our sincere condolences to all the Collins at this time of loss.
Brian Linde
January 20, 2016
Sincere condolences to the family. Tim was a great guy and good friend. He will be missed.
Shirley Kilgo
January 20, 2016
I would like to express my sincere condolences for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time may the peace of God comfort you as you all cope with your
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Joanne and Jack Lynch
January 20, 2016
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of a great guy. His impact and influence on the entire Collins clan will be felt for many years to come. Sorry that we are out of town and cannot pay our respects in person.
Jim Graham
January 20, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and comfort you during this time.
Susan Badger
January 20, 2016
Tim was one of the most highly respected men that I've had the privilege of working with. He was kind, caring and had a great sense of humor. Tim will be GREATLY missed by SO many. I am praying for God's comfort for the Diane and the rest of the Collins' family during this time of loss. Earth's loss is Heavens gain.
Susan Badger
LaGrange, IL
David and Althea
January 20, 2016
We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our sincere condolences to the family. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
Cheryl Lynn
January 20, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family of precious Thomas. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
Otto Mullen
January 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss Mike and rest of Collins family.
William (Bill) Drake
January 19, 2016
My condolences to the Collins family during this most difficult time. Our industry has, indeed, lost one of the best. You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers. I was so pleased to see and to speak with him just this past August during the NNSC.
God Bless.
January 19, 2016
Our sympathies to the Collins family. I have many fond memories of comradery with Tim. He will be missed!
Sincerely,
Mark and Peg Fencl
Shawn Kirven
January 19, 2016
My heart goes out to the Collins family during this difficult time. Our industry has lost one of the best. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Kopetsky
January 19, 2016
Condolences from the Point Beach Nuclear Plant security staff and team to the Collins family. Our prayers are with everyone, BKK.
Benjamin Gutierrez
January 19, 2016
"Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die. ~ Isaiah 57:1-2
Drew Levine
January 19, 2016
I wish the entire Collins family the strength to get through this most difficult time as Tim was such a fantastic person. Not many can light up a room the way he could and do it with such class and style. I have worked with thousands of people over the years and there are very few that have had such a positive impact on an entire comany and for those who have had the benefit to work with
Tim or know him will agree. Thomas "Tim" Collins was one of those few!!
May God bless him in the afterlife and may god bless the Collins family.
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