Thomas Napier's Obituary
Thomas Napier-Collins, age 69, of Dagsboro, DE passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE. He was born on May 14, 1945 in Providence, RI, son of the late Henry W. and Helen M. Napier Collins.
Mr. Collins retired in 2001 after 35 years of service in the Airport Management Profession which took him to airports throughout the world, working first for Pan Am and then Delta. Following retirement he moved to the Rehoboth Beach area from Helena Montana area in 2003. After retiring to Rehoboth Beach he managed a local guest house for many years. His favorite color was red and he would often be seen driving around in his red car. An avid lover of animals he cherished his beloved Airedale "Maxine".
He is survived by a brother, Edwin H. Collins "Ted", a niece, Shari Lea Collins and a nephew, Dane H. Collins, all of Tarpon Springs, FL; and two goddaughters, Andrea Cherie Lopez and Emily Rebecca Smith.
Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Collins' memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Please sign Mr. Collins' guestbook located on this site.
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