Birth date: Sep 7, 1924 Death date: Jul 1, 2011
COLLINS, Arnold P., 86, of Tampa passed away July 1, 2011. He is survived by his wife Alice Collins, son, Cavan Collins and wife Laurie, daughter, Theresa Coe and three granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Colleen Collins and Jennifer Mart Read Obituary
Dad it has been almost a year now and I miss you as much now as I did then ... even more. I know you are watching over us from above, I hope we are making you proud. I hope you are at peace and restful. God Bless You Papa. Love you, Theresa
I miss you Dad.
Dear Laurie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Warmly,
Debbie Anderson
Cavan, Laurie, Katy and Colleen
We just wanted you to know your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss you are facing. Know that God has called him to heaven and he is at peace now and forever. Jesus, Kim, Alexander and Matthew Valdes
dear Theresa and family,
our love and prayers for your comfort.
blessings and warm thoughts.
we know your Dad will be greatly missed.
fondly, Peggy and Hartley Meinzer
Alice,
We share this loss with you, Laurie, Caven, Caitlyn, and Colleen.
You have all always been family, as well as friends. We always remember Arnold's exploits, his stories, his dog walking. Not to mention, he is the only other man that has a key to come and go as he pleases in my house!
But most of all, Arnold's kind and loving heart left us all with so much love. Such a gentle man, one that broke the mold. God is so good to have given us the blessing of knowing and remembering him.
Arnold is reunited with all his old buddies and all his old pets, but will always be here with us. Wings definitely suit him!
We love and pray for you all....
Edna and Lee
The Hannan family will always remember the kindness and generosity received from Arnold and the Collins family. Right from the start in 1974 when we arrived from Vancouver and had to borrow a vacuum cleaner to clean the house before moving in, it started then and continued through the years of swimming in the pool and dinners and drinks both in Baie D'Urfe and Tampa.
Arnold, you were special, thanks for being our friend.
Reid, Lynn, Iain, Fiona and Darrell
We pray that God will keep you in his loving care during this time of sorrow. Arnie will be missed but we know he will continue to do his ushering duties in heaven as he did so well here. With wrm thoughts, Sharon and Gene Didden
Dad/Papa, There is so much I can say about you and so many things about your life others need to know. You were born in Leeds England, moved to Canada and then to the US. In Florida you found SUN and loved every minute of it. You were in the British Army, a Major in the Canadian Army and a proud citizen of the USA which you called home. You and Mom sailed Lake Ontario on the Naide, a sailboat you shared with Pete. Your Canadian Army days were filled with hard work and fond memories with Malcolm and Sybil, you started soccer in Baie d'Urfe Quebec, you had Cavan and I race the best Soap Box Derby Car EVER, and we WON! Cavan and I grew up and you supported us, we gave you three granddaughters who you loved so very much. I will miss you dearly, the Alaskan Cruise, sailing in the NW, having you and Mom stay with me part of my Adult life. You are a true inspiration to many - you have overcome and embraced life. I am so proud of you Dad. Thanks for being my Dad.
Cavan and Laurie - Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mark, Brenda and Cody
