Colonel John Robert Collins OBE

OT 204, later Colonel John Robert Collins OBE, died on 14 April 2010. He was a quiet, thinking man and usually saved his opinion until last. Rarely was it confrontational, but invariably it made common sense with a touch of humour added. He enjoyed having his leg pulled; he was tall and slender, and Mr Buttery affectionately dubbed him “a pumped-up bootlace”. John loved it. From those early days at school John was recognised as a person of fine qualities, he was kind and considerate, rarely raised his voice, always had sound advice for his colleagues and was hugely respected by those who worked for him. His distinguished career and achievements were a great credit to Ottershaw.