Claud was a content and happy man, constantly surrounded by family and children. He was a devoted family man who kept and nurtured close ties with all his children. Both groups of Collins children spent considerable time together growing up, he lived for his children and grand children. Claud - A true gentleman, hat slightly askew and appropriately attired in suit and vest no matter the occasion or weather. Though he had seen considerable heart ache in his life, it did not alter his gentle and loving nature. Those who knew him would have been the richer for it.