Robert S. Collins, 56

Robert S. Collins, 56

LACONIA — Robert S. Collins, 56, of Laconia, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1961, in Warwick, Rhode Island, the son of the late John F. Jr. and Lucille (Miller) Collins.

Robert worked for several years as a chef, most recently for Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. He loved to cook and work on cars. Robert was a self-proclaimed jack of all trades and enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend and her children and grandchildren. He had many friends thorough the Salvation Army community in Laconia and could be described as having a heart of gold.

He is survived by his two sons, Rob Collins of Holbrook, Massachusetts, and Adam Collins of Laconia; one daughter, Ashley Collins of Concord; three grandchildren, Madilyn and Sophia Collins of Tilton, and Camden Collins of Laconia; two sisters, Barbara Lamb and MaryLu Cook, both of Rhode Island; his girlfriend, Wendy Swinton of Laconia; and many other extended family and friends.

There will be no calling hours.  A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. Burial will be private.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Laconia Salvation Army, 177 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246, or to the Memorial Service for Bob Collins Fund online at https://www.gofundme.com/memorial-services-for-bob-collins .

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.