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James Collins Obituary

Of Milton, April 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Cathleen (Garrity) Collins. Loving father of Susan Nash, Sister Augusta Collins OSB of Bethlehem, CT, Cathleen Martone of Concord, NH, James J. Collins, Peter H. Collins and Elise Doyle. Brother of William Collins of Milton, Edward Collins of Falmouth and the late John Collins. Jim is also survived by eight grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Friday April 4 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. Graduate of Harvard and Boston College Law School, where he was class president. Norfolk County Commissioner from 1964-1992, serving as Chairman for the last 26 years. Chairman of the Mass. Respiratory Hospital and trustee of the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. Senior Trial Attorney for Kemper Insurance Co. and member of the Quincy Bar Assn., Norfolk County Bar Assn., and member of the Mass. Bar Assn for 50 years. He had a passion for law and, until his death, was a partner in the Worker's Compensation firm of Collins and Collins of Quincy with his son Peter. Navy veteran, WWII. For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2008.

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Mike Casey

April 8, 2008

Mr. Collins,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Kathy Kirby

April 8, 2008

We used to have such fun at work in the Legal Department at Kemper and Jim was a big reason why. I'm sure he will be greatly missed.

Gary McManus

April 6, 2008

Dear Jim--Sad to hear of your Dad's passing. I regret I never had the chance to meet him. God Bless. Gary McManus

Celeste McGlone

April 4, 2008

Peter,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen McEachern

April 3, 2008

Dear Kay,
I am so sorry for your loss . Larry & I are in Florida so we will not be with you. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Love, Karen & Larry McEachern

wayne mcmanus

April 3, 2008

Dear Jim and family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I didn't get to know him very well, but can certainly see that he raised a great family. Life is short......let's get together sometime. Wayne McManus

Dorothy Lapham

April 3, 2008

Kathleen & Gang, So sorry to hear the news. Now Uncle Jim is up in heaven with his brother John, my dad. They have each other now. Stay strong...
Love, Dodo Collins (aka Dorothy Lapham).

Mary Tibbetts

April 3, 2008

Collins Family,

Please except my Deepest Sympathy in the passing of Jim.
Jim came into my life over 20 years ago as my attorney and remained in my life ever since. I have many fond and funny memories with Jim. I could have NEVER asked for a better attorney or friend than Jim. He touched my life in many ways both personally and professionally. He had a BIG heart and was ALWAYS available when I called to ask a question or just to check up and see how he was doing. He always made me feel like I was Important. Jim will Always have a special place in my heart. The Collins Family remain in my thoughts and prayers.


Rest in peace James J. Collins, Esquire

Karl and Joanne Kohm

April 3, 2008

Jim and family,
We am so sorry to hear of the your the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jane Logue

April 3, 2008

Dear Susan,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We were so sorry to hear about your father.Give our love to your mother and family.We have great memories of St. Agatha's and your family.
Love,
Jane and Jim Logue

Ann (Kennedy) Mariano

April 3, 2008

Mrs. Collins and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Maryrose and Wayne Mirick

April 2, 2008

It doesn't matter when in life a parent leaves us...we must take comfort in knowing their unconditional love for us is eternal. Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Sue, Peter and Mel, and of course to of all the Collins family and friends. God Bless,
Maryrose and Wayne Mirick

John J Pohlmeyer

April 2, 2008

Sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Worked with him in Dedham for many years. I often thought about him after I left the County ,he was a friend and was a great County Commissioner for Norfolk County.

Jackie & Jack Coffey

April 2, 2008

Dear Kay and Family,

Our deepest sympathy,

Laurie Colbert

April 2, 2008

Peter and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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