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Collin, Dr. Melvin
1935 - 2018
Dr. Melvin S Collin, 83, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2018. He graduated in 1953 from Hughes High School, in Cincinnati. He then served in the US Army, earned his undergraduate degree and his degree in General Dentistry from the Ohio State University in 1965. Mel practiced General Dentistry for 12 years in Toledo, from 1965-1977, then returned to OSU to earn his specialty degree in Periodontal Dentistry in 1979. Dr. Collin practiced Periodontics for 35 years. He was preceded in death by parents Sam and Iona (Bradley) Collin and his brother Jack. He is survived by his children, Jonathon (Katy), Casey (Luana), Haley (Eric), and Brett; grandchildren, Brocke, Teyah, Ty, Addie and Ethan; and his sister, Nancy (Jerry) Schwartz. Mel loved reading, playing golf, downhill skiing and anything OSU. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 20 at 1 PM at the Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to www.dementiasociety.org. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com
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Please accept our sympathy . Mel was bigger than life to all his colleagues and friends. A well respected dentist/ periodontist. He will be missed . May his memory be a blessing to the entire Collin family. Myron , Lori, Terri, Cydney and Susan Wayne
Myron Wayne
September 20, 2018
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