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John Collins Obituary
He leaves his wife of 60 years, Irene D. (Turcotte) Collins; four children: John F. Collins of Worcester, Sheila M. and her husband, Andrew Murray of Pocasset, Katherine M. and her husband, John Silk of Worcester and Patricia M. and her husband, John Pasquale of Shrewsbury; his sister, Connie Capstick of Worcester; his grandchildren: John Silk, Megan Hart, Erika Francese, Matthew McQuade, Shauna Gendron, Nikki Pasquale, Michelle Pasquale, Kelly Collins, Kristen Pasquale and Johnny Collins; his great grandchildren: Hannah, Emmah, Joseph, and Brockton; and many nieces and nephews.
He was born in Lowell, the son of Frederick and Katherine (Needham) Collins and graduated from South High School. John served in the Army during WW II where he was awarded 2 Purple Hearts. He worked as a service engineer at the former George Meyer Co. in W. Boylston before retiring. John was a member of Christ the King Church and Alhambra Knights of Columbus Council #88.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 26 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10:00 AM at Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St. Interment will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting hours will be on Friday, July 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 10 Hammond St., Worcester, MA 01610. For directions and online guestbook please visit
callahanfay.com
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Memories and Condolences
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BASIA KURKIEWICZ ( DONUT CAFE )
July 27, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
ALL OF US AT THE DONUT CAFE
July 27, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Terry Clark
July 26, 2008
Connie, my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother John. I never really knew him as much as I did you and Ray. All I remeber is how he used to let us sit in his car on Woodland St. to play cards. Remember?? My sincere sympathy to his wife and family also.
Pat & Fran Magner
July 26, 2008
Pattie and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What an amazing man, continue to live as he has and your lives will truly be fulfilled.
Candee Raphaelson
July 25, 2008
May the memories of what a wonderful man your Dad/Husband was sustain you at this time. My thoughts are with you.
Joan Reidy
July 25, 2008
Dearest Aunt and cousins,
I am so very sorry about the loss of your dear husband and father. He was a beautiful, dear man, with a heart of gold. He will always be my Birthday buddy. I am sure Uncle John and my Dad are in heaven together smiling down on us.
Love always, Joanie Reidy
Linda Pizzarella (your niece)
July 25, 2008
Aunt Irene,
I was truly sorry to here that Uncle John had passed away. My heart goes out to your family. He was always very cheerful and happy. My family sends our condolences to your family.
Michele Kosciak
July 24, 2008
Aunt Irene,
Whenever I saw Uncle John I immediately felt welcome by his sweet smile and kind words. He was so proud of his family and a real gentleman. May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love, Michele
Donna Castellanos
July 24, 2008
Dear Aunt Irene and Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you,he was loved so much.I will
always remember his kind and gentle
spirit.Love to all,Donna and Family
Your nephew, Franny
July 24, 2008
Uncle John was good, hard working man. He was always very good to my mother and my father. He just recently trimmed the hedges at my mother's house. What a great, great man. 89 years worth of good clean living. He certainly lived his life to the fullest. God bless you Uncle John...and thank you for everything!
Pam Hart
July 24, 2008
I am so very sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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