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Neil Collins Obituary

Of Randolph, formerly of Milton, Sept. 13, age 44. Beloved son of Charles Collins and his wife Eileen of Reading & Nancy (Drohan) Kidder and her husband George of Concord. Devoted brother of Chip Collins and his wife Carla of Billerica, Peter Collins and his wife Ruth of Weymouth and Ann Doherty and her husband Evan of Sherborn. Also survived by 3 nieces and 1 nephew. Visiting Hours Sunday, Sept. 16 in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON, 2 - 5 pm. A Prayer Service will be held at 5 o'clock Sunday. Interment private. If desired contributions in Neil's memory may be sent to the Neil A. Collins Scholarship Fund, c/o Curry College, 1071 Blue Hill Ave., Milton, MA 02186. For directions and online guest book please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com. Chapman, Cole & Gleason Milton, 617-696-6612

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2007.

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Burt Anderson

June 11, 2008

I have been a life long friend to Neil and family, just recently heard of Neils passing, I'm so sorry and deeply hurt to lose a friend that Ive shared so many laughs and memories with, he is a friend that will never be forgotten as long as I live, please accept my condolinces and if you read this please don't hesatate to contact me. your whole family means the world to me.

Mary Kowalski

September 19, 2007

To Ann and all of Neil's family: I am deeply sorry for your loss of Neil. I pray that the passage of time will soften the harsh blow of Neil's death.

peggy bruce

September 15, 2007

I worked with Neil for the 3 years he spent at Blue Cross. I just want his family to know what an inspiration he was to all of us. Always with a smile and so positive that the next treatment might be the one.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Neil was given a mountain to climb and he did it with every inch of his being.
My faith tells me that Neil is healed and safe in the arms of God.

Rest in peace, Neil.

Peggy Bruce
Blue Cross

Christina Bryant

September 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Neil always had a smile or something to say to make you laugh. He will be missed. May you find comfort in your memories.

Rebecca Burke

September 14, 2007

Nancy and Family, I cannot express how much we will truly miss Neil here a Blue Cross. He was adored by everyone. Neil was such an inspiration to all of us. Even when faced with such difficult challenges we never heard him complain, he always stayed positive and he simply wanted to make us laugh. Neil talked about the great support he received from his family and particularly how wonderful Ann was to him. He was very lucky to have you all.

My thoughts a prayers are with your family.

I'm attaching a copy of a team photo taken in May of 2006. Neil is in the back row.

God Bless,

Mary Duhaime

September 14, 2007

To the Collins Family,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I know that you were very close to him and he surely will be missed. Remember all the good times that you shared.

Deepest Sympathy

Mary C. Duhaime

Lori Cummins

September 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

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