I relieve Gary as SUPPO on USS Thomas C Hart.  He was respected and appreciated by the crew.  He was an outstanding SUPPO and Naval Officer.

Garry and Jack were so close. I loved spending time listening to these 2 talk about their childhood and military days.
Garry was so special. This is one of our favorite photos of them together.
Garry and I loved working on genealogy together. Our last conversation, and last time I saw him was in his hospital room.  I told him he had to get well so he could work on the Family Website with me. He was able to speak then, he said (I wish you could have heard his voice, made it funnier) "Oh yeah, we gotta find those rascals." Garry, I will definitely keep looking for the "rascals." Going to miss you so very much!

Marylyn,
Linda and I are so sorry for your loss.  Garry was absolutely the best friend and shipmate.  He is sorely missed.  I'll never forget Garry on USS Thomas C Hart.  I could always rely on him to pick up my spirits with a quick "hey Todder".  Please let me know if you need any assistance.

It was so sad to hear of Gary's passing along on his Eternal Patrol.
Sending along my condolences and Love to Marylyn and all family.
I proudly served with Gary on my 5 patrols on the USS John C. Calhoun, from 1973-1975. 
When I met him again, for the first time in about 30 years, at my first  Calhoun reunion in Hampton, VA, he was the same person that I remembered, from all those years ago.  This a testament to the depth of his kind and caring character, which touched so many people in his life.
May he be resting in Peace.
Steve Kouski

I’ve known Gary my entire life and I’ve always known him to be an honorable man. I’m truly sad to hear the news of his passing. My heartfelt condolences to Marilyn and the family.

Garry introduced me to the TCHVA in 2005 and I’m so appreciative of his work to bring together TC Hart veterans. We send our thoughts and prayers for Marylyn and the entire Collins family as they celebrate through memories the life of a truly remarkable man.

So very sorry for your loss, Gary was a caring, loving and giving friend, He will be greatly missed in this life, but look forward to seeing him in the next.
Love always,
Kathy Furnish

Dear Marylyn, family and friends of Garry, 
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Garry´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the submarine tender USS Canopus  AS-34 and USS John C Calhoun SSBN-630, and afterwards on three surface ships. 
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Marylyn and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV). 
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret, 
National Chaplain, USSVI.
www.jimsandman.com

So sorry for your loss. Gary was a wonderful person. He was one of the first people I met at the  first Calhoun reunions we went to. He was so welcoming and friendly.  He was such a joy to talk to, loved all the sea stories and memories he shared. He will be deeply missed.

In over forty years of friendship with Garry I can truly say what a blessing that friendship has been. My husband attended OCS with Garry and then Supply Corps School. They made a gentleman’s agreement to look after each other’s families during deployments. Even after James passed in 2006, Garry honored that agreement. He loved the Lord and was generous to his fellow men.  What a profound loss for us but Heaven’s gain. We will miss him deeply.

I had the pleasure of knowing and serving with Garry on USS Concord. It wasn't however, until he created our association and asked for help in the web site that I truly gained a friend and often a mentor. He always had a smile and ease about him even when things were not going as planned. 

We do miss him and always will. We know where Garry is, and our prayers are now with his family as they too try and maneuver through his loss.
R,
Tim Karriker, VP/ Web Master, ussconcord.org

Marilyn, Mary and I are truly morning the loss of Gary with you. At the same time we morn, all heaven is rejoicing that another child of God is safely home. I enjoyed my Facebook conversations with Gary. The Bible says As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Gary and I have had many conversations about the scriptures over the years. We didn't agree on everything but our love for one another remained. I will miss our conversations brother.

Garry will be missed by many, I remember him as my supply officer on the Uss tc hart. He was and is a great person . He started the tchart vetera n s organization and was a very nice man  he will not be forgotten  .

My most sincere condolences to Garry’s family. We were shipmates and I can say with no doubt, he was a great Naval Officer, Supply Officer, and shipmate. Perfect mix of professionalism and good humor. 
David Austin, CAPT, USN (Ret)

Kathy and I send our sincerest condolences and prayers to Garry's family on his passing.  We lost a TC Hart shipmate way too soon.  I was fortunate to first meet Garry at a TC Hart Veterans Association Reunion in Newport RI, and since then had come to work with him on all association matters.  He was a champion of our group and we all will miss him dearly.  Fair Winds and Following Seas Garry as you sail with the Good Lord now.   We know Heaven's Ship Store will be well stocked and crew well fed.

Sincerely,
Mark & Kathy Lamboni

When I was in the hospital, Garry came and visited me. He said a prayer with me and behold I was feeling better and got to come home. Thank you Garry for being in my life. I’m going to miss you my friend.

I met Garry online back in 2008 when he was starting up the USS Concord Veterans Association. He asked me if I would be the treasure and we have been friends ever since. Garry was a warm and caring man who loved his family and his family of shipmates.  Garry has been the heart and soul of CVA, without his leadership we would not have had  7 reunions.  Over 400 sailors have at one time been a member of CVA all because of him. He will be greatly missed. 
Fair Winds  and Following Seas, We have the watch

Garry and I served together on Concord from 81 to 84, he was a great shipmate and friend.  I reconnected with him a few years ago and he convinced me to join the association and attend the Nashville reunion.  We were looking forward to Norfolk.  I’m so devastated by the news of his passing.   Prayers for his family.

Rest in Heaven Lt.

One of the best officers that served aboard Concord as well as a friend and acquaintance later on.
He was the linchpin that held the Concord Reunion crew together every year.

We will miss you and God Bless you Sir.

Fair Winds and Following Seas.
You can stand down, we have the watch. 

To my shipmates  of Concord, May God Bless  All Of Us

I arrived, onboard Concord, a couple years after Mr. Collins left.  I never met him until the 50th Ships Reunion in Charelston SC.  I liked him right away.  He founded our association and really wanted to see it survive.  I was in Mobile this past reunion and I know he was looking forward to going to Norfolk in September this year.  I am shocked & saddened by this.  He was a good man.  I not only thought of Mr. Collins as a shipmate but as a friend as well.  My prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends and fellow shipmates.  Fair Winds & Following Seas sir.  You stand relieved.   Semper Fortis

LT Garry Collins was a shipmate (of sorts). We were on USS THOMAS C HART (FF 1092) at different times but knew many of the same people.  We were also members of the HART's Association in the yeares after we (and the ship) had completed our service. Ever kind and dedicated to the ship and Association, he was well liked and will be greatly missed. RIP Garry. Your duty is done.  We have the watch.

May your family find Comfort in knowing your in the arms of Jesus and  at peace  forever more in your Heavenly Home.   I’ll always remember you and your willingness to help others in any way you could. It was an HONOR serving with you Sir and to have you as a Shipmate and a Friend.  Smooth Seas and Fair Winds. Thank you for your Service.  

                                 MM1. Crash. USN. Ret

Prayers for the family. I met Gary at the Hart reunions and he was the most welcoming person. He was a great person. Fair winds and following seas.

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LCDR Garry Neal Collins

26 octobre 1953 – 6 janvier 2024

Kraft Funeral Service & Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park

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