Douglas COLLINS Obituary

In loving memory of Uncle Doug.

Janine

I am deeply saddened to hear that my dear old friend and Scouting mate has died.
I especially remember Doug as one of the guys I spend many holidays with at the bach we all built at Raupo Bay, and also as the producer of several Canterbury Gang Shows which I appeared in as a you´d Scout. I also spend many happy times as a boy helping Doug to paint scenery for the Gang Shows at Commercial Illustrations.
Doug was a lovely man and a gifted artist as well as a top class Scout Leader, and was the best Gang Shows leader we have ever had.
So, good bye Doug - and thanks so much.

Doug was a great friend over many years & news of his death was dreadful surprise to me because in my mind I believed he, of all people, would live 100 years. I have vivid memories of many wonderful occasions shared with Doug over 70 years or so but his passing leaves a profound emptiness.
Our thoughts & love are with Myriel during this sad time.

A fitting tribute to Dear Doug,we will miss our chats with him sitting on the bench in front of his garage in the Grove,sharing memories of his full and adventurous life a talented artist,one of life's true gentleman now at rest.
Fond Memories Nancy & Brian Sharr [Grove ]

Love and sympathy to my cousin Myriel on the loss of Doug, her talented brother and close neighbour from Barbara (nee Dixon) and Gerry Whittaker, Bombay, Auckland.

A great scout Master Lyttelton Sea Scouts.

Many happy memories, when Doug lived at the Timeball station, Lyttleton, where we played as children. Huge family Christmas functions, for many years. Good memories and so proud to be part of the Collins Moore family.

Loss of a great friend.Meet him at the Grove when he was walking his good mate Thor.Will miss his phone calls.
Rob & Lynne Thomson

Very sorry and shocked to learn Doug passed away. I did home care for Myriel, Ron, and Doug, and stayed friends with them after I shifted out of the Sounds. Doug made toy garages for my grandsons which they treasure. He was well loved by everyone. A real treasure and so gifted. My sincere condolences to the family.

An incredible man whose contribution to the scouting movement was second to none. I have very fond memories of him during the Gang Show years,in Chch, during the 1960s.

Fond memories of a great neighbor and dear friend