CLAY E. COLLINS

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Arthur P. Graham Funeral Home

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Woburn, Massachusetts

CLAY COLLINS Obituary

COLLINS, Clay E. In Woburn, MA, June 7. Loving son of Jane Blissett and the late Glenn Collins. Faithful partner of Marilyn DiGiacomo. Caring sibling of Lance Collins. Devoted parent of Ashley Browne and Micah Collins, and adoring grandfather of Alexander Browne. Also survived by niece Amanda and nephew Adam. Man of science, appreciator of fine arts, world traveler. Small private memorial to follow with family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the U.S. National Parks Service, c/o U.S. National Park Foundation, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW, Ste. 200, Washington, DC 20005 (www.nationalparks.org) Arrangements by the Graham Funeral Home, WOBURN. www.grahamfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for CLAY COLLINS

11 Entries

Shelly

June 6, 2022

Losing you and then my dear friend, Marilyn, changed my life forever. She was devastated as was I. Too young to leave us.

Graham Walsh

August 5, 2021

I was just thinking of Clay tonight and thought I'd google him to try and touch base. Sadly I saw he had passed many years ago. Clay and I were neighbors in Hudson Ma, I lived above him and he directly below me. We would talk on our decks and he would come up to play backgammon occasionally - we played many intense games! He loved cooking and making Beef jerky, always had his kitchen packed with food. We and his kids along with my son had many meals together. One of the nicest guys and the best neighbor ever! He will be missed...my condolences to his family especially his kids Ashley and Micah.

eric gold

January 16, 2017

I just this minute learned of Clay's passing. When I met him in 1979, he accepted me as a brother. I learned quickly that there would always be stories and adventure when he was around, even if it was just a trip to Fenway. We lost touch over the years and I've always asked about him. I'm deeply saddened to learn of him this way. He was a good man and a great friend and big brother. AaThinking of his family and friends

Tom Greene

December 23, 2016

We were deeply saddened to hear of Clay's passing. Please accept belated condolences from the Greene family (Tom, Nancy, Roland, Cameron, Tim).

Ashley and Micah should know that your father was a wonderful friend to me. We shared a lot of life together, from playing cards at our fraternity until he left for work at midnight, to birthday parties and cookouts with our kids when all of you were little. I will treasure my memories of Clay, his big heart, and our adventures together for as long as I live. My life was richer for having had the chance to know him.

Bill Morris

December 23, 2016

I just learned of this, 2 days before Christmas, and it reinforces how especially sad it is and will be for Clay's family and loved ones at this time of year. As an example of Clay's talent of thinking outside the box, I fondly remember how excited Clay was on the occasion of the first snowfall one year in the mid-seventies, to be able to ski to work at Medi Tech. As one of his fraternity brothers, I extend my sympathy to all his family and friends. May his memory be eternal.

John Kennedy

December 23, 2016

Clay was one of the first friends I made in college. Although we lost touch in recent years, I always thought of Clay as a brother. I'm truly saddened to hear of his passing. I extend heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

Brad Ryder

November 8, 2016

So sorry to hear this news. I just found out, when I tried to contact Clay through his employer. He was my best friend since high school. As Clay liked to say, "Why was I not informed?" We did not see other in recent years, but whenever we'd get together it was as if no time has passed since our last visit. I am heartbroken at his passing, and distressed that he's been gone all these months, while I was thinking of him as alive and well ... and that I will not him again in this life.

Chrissy Cicchino

June 13, 2016

Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of Clay's passing, My condolences to you and to his family.
Love,
Chrissy Cicchino

June 13, 2016

My sincere condolences on the loss of your
loved one.May the promise at Isaiah 35:5,6
give you comfort in the days to come.

Sincerely,
C.J.~Illinois

Dotty Finer

June 13, 2016

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you Marilyn...and with Clay's entire family!

Dotty & Paul Finer

Shelly Ferrari

June 13, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Clay's entire family as well as his devoted partner, my friend Marilyn DiGiacomo. This loss has made a deep impact on me since I had known Clay for many many years. I will miss the stories, the verbal appreciation for all foods Asian and, the leather hat. At peace.

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