Ormiston COLLINS Obituary

Dear Marg and family. I was deeply saddened to read of Orm's passing. It's many years since we had contact, but I used to baby sit Kathryn in Copeland Street Lower Hutt, I now live in Waikanae. My cousin Jenny Schmidt of Picton kept me up to date on your family. Blessings to you all at this sad time. Glenys Morgan(née Maunder).

Marg, DC and Collins whanau. We trust you will find strength and comfort in each other at such a sad time. Kia kaha! Suthers whanau.

To Margaret and all the Collins whanau, it is with a great deal of sadness I learn of your loss. I will always remember Orm's cheerful disposition; his words and humour got me through some trying times. A top bloke with a heart of gold. I have seen footage of the 'Celebration of Orm's life' and the crowd there was clear evidence of the positive impact he had on so many people. Kindest regards to you all at this time.

I am so sorry to hear of Orms passing. My thoughts are with you Margaret and your family at this sad time.

To Margaret and Family, we extend our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Orm. Sending you loving thoughts and prayers. The Pook Family

To Margaret and whanau, So saddened to hear of Orm's passing. I am a foundation student of Queen Charlotte College and Orm was one of my tutors. He will be remembered with very fond memories. I actually got to know the person when I started working at Picton ITM when he would come in for different items. Loved his dry sense of humour! On behalf of my Mother, Miriam Sullivan and my siblings, Mark,John and Pauline (now Pickering) please accept our sincere thoughts love and prayers. May you find courage to face this change in your lives and may you find peace and happiness in your own special memories.

Margaret and family, So sorry to hear of Orm's passing. Sympathy, love and prayers are with you all at this time. a mighty totara has fallen. Regards Jocelyn and Jim MacDonald ex Picton now of Melbourne

Dearest Marg and whanau, Ruth and I are overseas walking a Camino in Spain. We have heard of Orm's peaceful passing through a answer phone message from our house sitters. We send our sincerest love and thoughts at this time as you all mourn the loss. Orm undoubtedly has been a giant Totara for all of you. Ruth and I have always looked on with great admiration at your large extended family. Orm and Margaret always embracing each one of you with total unconditional love. I particularly will always remember Orm as stoic, fun loving, family man, always into being active and looking after himself. We will be lighting some candles here in Spain and saying prayers from here and blowing them across the oceans.
Arhoanui, Gaike and Ruth Knottenbelt

Margaret and family, my sincere sympathy. I always thought of Orm. as a great guy and, with you Marg, as good friends during the many years I knew you both in Picton. My loving thoughts are with you now at this sad time Myrna xx

Margaret and family - thoughts are with you all with the loss of a well respected teacher. Mr Collins was my first teacher at QCC, he was an inspiration with his energy. He will be missed. He was lucky to have taught 2 generations of my family. The O'Rourke family xx