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COLLINS, Bradford
Bradford Collins, 64, of South End Ave., Durham, beloved husband of Suzanne (Stannard) Collins, died Sunday (September 2, 2012) at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in West Greenwich, RI, son of the late Willis E. and Mildred "Millie" Collins, Sr. Bradford was an employee for the State of CT Judicial Dept. Brad was a caring and compassionate person, even through his last act of life donation he had the interest of others at heart. Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, Eric Collins of Queens, NY and David Collins and his wife Stefanie of Portland; grandson, Grayson; his brother, Willis Collins Jr. and his wife Lynda of Durham and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Friends may gather prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Leukemia Society in honor of his sister-in-law, Barbara at Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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November 2, 2012
Sue, Our deepest condolances to you and your family during this difficult tiime. May GOD give you and yours comfort and blessings! Love, Paul and Lylean Orlando
Scott Tinker
September 15, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Sue. Please know that you and your family are in all our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Montminy McAllister
September 12, 2012
Sue, I am so sorry to hear about Brad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless. Julie
Nancy Rice
September 12, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, Sue,and have you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Byczko
September 9, 2012
Sue, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
-Denise Coleman Byczko
Susie & Bill Leining
September 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
Beth Parmelee Groffman
September 8, 2012
Sue so sorry to hear about Brad. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
September 7, 2012
Dear Sue, We were so sorry to hear about Brad. Our thoughts and praywes are with you and your family at this time. PLease call if you need anything, as you have been uo
r friend for a long time Love you, Lindsey and jim Ekblade
Joyce Yuson
September 7, 2012
Sue just heard about Brad and my thoughts are with you and the family. I used to have so much fun with my favorite Cousins Brad & Willis so many years ago. Prayers to you all.
Bill and Carol Nemecek
September 7, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this difficult time. We were deeply saddened to hear that a dear friend has passed. Our hearts go out to you.
September 7, 2012
Sue I read the email at 11:17 Friday morning. I was shocked to hear of your husbans's death. I wish I knew sooner so I could have been there. Please know that I think you are a special lady and I feel warmth and sadness for what you are now facing.Peace John Lawson
September 6, 2012
Sue, Just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family through this heartbreaking time. Nothing I can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know Iam thinking of you. Ann,Joe and Sarah Cubeta
ANDY TINKER
September 6, 2012
ALL MY LOVE AND THOUGHTS SUE.
Joanne Eick-Solomon
September 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. May the memories of a wonderful husband and father sustain you all through this difficult time.
Michael Ryan
September 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything you need Sue, please let us know. We will miss Brad very much. - Michael, Claudia and Cassidy.
September 6, 2012
RIP Uncle. We will miss you terribly.
Willis and Lynda
September 6, 2012
What can you say when you lose a family member. You will be in our hearts forever, and our minds as well. We'll never forget going to all the dances together. Boy, could you dance!
Donna & Rich
September 6, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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