"Though I  had occasion to visit with Robert only once, I always knew that he was part of our family circle and as such was an integral part of the strength of the Collins clan.  Let us all fill his spot with the memory of the time we spent with him."

"Happy Birthday Uncle Robert."

"Robert's passing seems like yesterday.  I remember his happy and friendly disposition.  My cousin is missed.  Deborah"

"Dear Philomena and Mildred, and Aunt Ethel,
I am sending you heartfelt prayers and good thoughts.  My eyes are filled with tears as I look at these photos of Robert, each of you, your mother and Edward.  I remember Robert with great fondness.  He was 11 years old when I married Edward so seeing him in his military academy uniform touched my heart deeply.  He grew to be a handsome and kind hearted man.  Life is so fragile.  I hope that hearing from me gives you some comfort knowing that fond memories are held in my heart for each of you.  With love,  Penelope"

"I too met your brother Robert at your wedding Mildred and just as you he was a lovely person.  To you and the Kuykendall  family I offer my deepest sympathy and pray that your memories and the time you shared will keep you  during this difficult time. God Bless"

""Faith is an oasis in the HEART which will never be reached by the caravan of thinking." KAHLIL GIBRAN"

"I met him once many years ago when Bill and Mildred were married. I'll always remember what impressed me as his easy going nature.

Ted"

"Robert was my loving friend both in childhood and as an adult. We shared a loving and sincere “synchronicity” that embraced us on all levels-emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  
Most of all I will miss his counsel and the purity of his honesty.
I deeply loved my  brother Robert."

"Philomena, Mildred, Sylvia, Yoshiko & family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy. We know that Robert was very special to each of you and we will continue to keep your family in our prayers.

Robert & Anna Jackson"

"Robert was my younger brother. We were very close.  He was a consummate artist, electrical engineer and culinary innovator.  Most of all, he was my loving friend.  I am deeply pained by his passing."

"A poem for my dear Uncle.


I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

I will miss you, Your niece, Sylvia"