John Haigis Collins1,2,3 
M, (22 September 1948 - 19 May 2003)
- Relationship
- 9th great-grandson of Martin Scholderer
John Haigis Collins was born on 22 September 1948.2,3 He was the son of Benjamin P. Collins and Rose Margaret Haigis.1 John Haigis Collins married Susan I. [—?—] circa 1978.2 John Haigis Collins died on 19 May 2003 at Spotsylvania County, Virginia, at age 54 years, 7 months and 27 days.2,3
He was in military service during Vietnam between 1968 and 1969 having served in the Army. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart.2 As of January 1996, John Haigis Collins lived in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.1
John Haigis was listed in the obituary for Benjamin P. Collins, on 28 February 1996 in the Union-News, printed in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as his son.1 His obituary was published on 21 May 2003 His obituary stated:
John Haigis Collins, 54, of Spotsylvania County passed away at his home Monday, May 19, 2003, after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Susan I. Collins; a daughter, Carrie R. Collins of Spotsylvania; a son, Ian R. Johnson, and a daughter-in-law, Caroline Johnson; a granddaughter, Molly Collins Johnson of Sterling; a sister, Sandra Simmons of Fairfax; and a brother, Benjamin Collins of Buckland, Mass.
John was a Vietnam combat veteran, having served in the Army from 1968 to 1969. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart. Originally from Connecticut, he and his family moved to this area in 1987, where he was Salesman of the Year at Oscar Tate Buick, Pontiac, Isuzu in 1988. He continued to work in the auto business until he was forced to retire due to his failing health.
John stayed with us long enough to welcome his first grandchild and watch as his daughter graduated from Mary Washington College last Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mary Washington Hospice or to Chancellor Volunteer Fire Department/Rescue Squad.
The family extends an invitation to friends to join them at the family farm Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, from noon to 3 p.m., for a casual celebration of his life and love.
Laurel Hill Funeral Home, Spotsylvania, is in charge of arrangements.2
He was in military service during Vietnam between 1968 and 1969 having served in the Army. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart.2 As of January 1996, John Haigis Collins lived in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.1
John Haigis was listed in the obituary for Benjamin P. Collins, on 28 February 1996 in the Union-News, printed in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as his son.1 His obituary was published on 21 May 2003 His obituary stated:
John Haigis Collins, 54, of Spotsylvania County passed away at his home Monday, May 19, 2003, after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Susan I. Collins; a daughter, Carrie R. Collins of Spotsylvania; a son, Ian R. Johnson, and a daughter-in-law, Caroline Johnson; a granddaughter, Molly Collins Johnson of Sterling; a sister, Sandra Simmons of Fairfax; and a brother, Benjamin Collins of Buckland, Mass.
John was a Vietnam combat veteran, having served in the Army from 1968 to 1969. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart. Originally from Connecticut, he and his family moved to this area in 1987, where he was Salesman of the Year at Oscar Tate Buick, Pontiac, Isuzu in 1988. He continued to work in the auto business until he was forced to retire due to his failing health.
John stayed with us long enough to welcome his first grandchild and watch as his daughter graduated from Mary Washington College last Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mary Washington Hospice or to Chancellor Volunteer Fire Department/Rescue Squad.
The family extends an invitation to friends to join them at the family farm Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, from noon to 3 p.m., for a casual celebration of his life and love.
Laurel Hill Funeral Home, Spotsylvania, is in charge of arrangements.2
Child of John Haigis Collins and Susan I. [—?—]
Last Edited=18 Mar 2010
Citations
- [S1771] "Benjamin P. Collins obituary," Union-News (Springfield, Massachusetts), 28 February 1996, p. A9; NewsBank subscription database (http://infoweb.newsbank.com), America's Obituaries & Death Notices by NewsBank, Record No. MERLIN_362548. Accessed 22 October 2008.
- [S1822] John H. Collins obituary, Fredericksburg Newspaper, Fredericksburg, Maryland, 21 May 2003. Original obituary online at: http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2003/052003/05212003/…. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S1806] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at <http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/> (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, 28 January 2009 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. JOHN H COLLINS, birth listed as 22 Sep 1948, died listed as 19 May 2003 (P), issued in the State of Connecticut. Last residence (72), last benefit (none specified). Accessed 13 Feb 2009.