Arthur S. "Art" Collins
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Arthur S. Collins, 52, of New Holland, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, May 9th, 2012.
He was the son of Richard A. Collins of Daytona Beach, Fl. and the late Caroline Vandegriff Collins, who passed away in 1998.
An area resident most of his life, he was a self employed mechanical contractor.
He is survived by his children: Peter of Coatesville, Shane, Melissa, Faith all of Florida and Nicholas of New Holland; and his siblings, Randy L. Collins, husband of Sandy, of Brandamore, Andrea J. Crudden, wife of the late David, of Downingtown, Richell M. Groff, wife of Lance, of Coatesville and Samantha A. Collins of Sadsburyville; as well as his nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sister, Nancy Shepherd in 1988.
The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 16 at 7 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg.
Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
My Best Buddy!!
My Dearest Art,
I don't even know what to say or think...I know you loved me, and I loved you so very much my sweet sweet Art...You had the biggest heart of gold and would do anything for anyone..you gave your whole self to everyone you came in contact with...you were loved by many, I will cherish every second of time you and I spent together which was ALOT...You always put a smile on my face...I will miss you always, and you will be in my heart forever...I have the Angel in Gods Hands that you gave me for Christmas, and I will cherish it forever also..Now you are that Angel in Gods Hands...God Speed My Friend, and we will meet again someday over that beautiful rainbow in the sky...
Love you Always...Your Beautiful Eyed Women as you called me..Wendy..
My Thoughts and Prayers to your Family....
We are so very saddened by
We are so very saddened by the loss of you our dear friend, Art. How many great times we've had together the 3 of us from one end of the emotional spectrum to the other for sure! You alway, always greated each of us with your wide open arms, great bear hugs, kind and caring words and that infectious laugh of yours! Life is so very short at times and so often unfair but we both feel so blesssed to have known you as long as we did and to have spent the times we did together working and playing! We will miss you dear friend! We hope you rest gently now.
Out thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Eldest son
I, for one, am shocked that I'm even mentioned in this post as his child. Since he and his parents denied my exsistance from the time of conception, and having never been given the oppertunity to even say hello to my biological father, I honestly couldn't care any less that he's passed. To me, the person you all may remember, is just a coward I'll never know. I made it 35 years without him, and I will continue to do so.
PETER
I got a little sad reading your condolence, if you truly felt the way you say , you would not of wrote anything. i think your hurt that you never got the chance to know him for who he grew up to be, which was a very good person!! you have to remember he was a child himself when you were born. i hope you can find a small piece of your heart for him..
"friend"
If this saddens you, then you apparently haven't read this correctly. You may feel about him as you wish, and I by every right have that same freedom. I've come to terms with his inability to own up to his own shortcomings when it comes to knowing who I am a long time ago. I've come to terms with the letter he and his parents wrote to my mother asking for my abortion a long time ago. I've come to terms with the fact that he has other kids he's been there for, yet I'm by the wayside. He may have been a child when he participated in my conception, but he has had 35 years.If anything, all of these things made me into the genuine person I am today, by making sure the one person I would not become, was him. As I stated before, I feel nothing by his passing, as he has never had any direct impact by being there, there is nothing for me to miss. I'm pretty sure me being mentioned in this obituary wasn't even something he would have done. You can keep whatever memory you have of him, as for me, he will remain as he's always been, non-existent.
Other son
As being the adoptive son which I I found out at the age of 25. This man was animal to say the least. To see the man who was supposed protect his children molest his daughter. He was norma good person by any means and indeed nothing Peter I was unaware as was my mother and sisters that an older son existed until this came out. He was never there for us either.
shane, ive been searching for you and your sisters......
Hello shane, I'm tabatha your cousin. I'm not sure if you remeber me, if not its ok. But dad or no dad were still family and id like to stay in touch. If that's ok please let me know. Thanks
Hey I'm gona try to look u up
Hey I'm gona try to look u up on fb. Ok girl realy don't kno how to get hold of u.
here this may help.........
Tabatha Conover
...... that should help on facebook
...... if not here's my email.. [email protected] or you can text me at 610-441-1023
Arty, We drifted apart over
Arty, We drifted apart over the years. I would see you every once in a while. Sorry you had to leave us so quickly but you were needed elsewhere. Bless you and your family. Until we meet again. Francie, Angie,Chuck and Aunt Myra