EDWARD COLLINS

1935 - 2025

COLLINS, Edward Edward J. Collins, a beloved partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and respected attorney, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 20, 1935, in Dorchester, MA, Ed spent the majority of his life in Wayland, MA, where he was a dedicated member of the community. A graduate of Boston Latin School, Ed was a skilled ice hockey goalie. He went on to graduate from Boston College and furthered his education by earning a PhD at Harvard University, in the history of science, where he was a Woodrow Wilson national fellow and National Science Foundation fellow. He taught various history of science courses at Harvard, Boston College, University of California and the University of Chicago. He furthered his education again by earning a JD at Boston College Law School. Ed practiced law for over 50 years, specializing in intellectual property litigation, zoning and anything else his clients asked of him. His expertise and tireless advocacy earned him the respect of colleagues and clients alike. His professional career was marked by his unwavering zealous representation of his clients. A dedicated public servant, Ed served as a selectman in Wayland and was a legislative representative in the Massachusetts Legislature for the Massachusetts Public Health Association and a representative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Bar Association. In addition to his career, Ed was a devoted partner to his love of over 30 years, Peggy Patton of Wayland. He is survived by his son, Kenan Collins and his wife, Jodi, of Natick. He was the proud grandfather of Ashlee-Ann and Tommy Rogers of Medway, Joseph Collins and fiancée Leah Wheaton of Burlington; and great-grandfather of Gabrielle, TJ and Rae Rogers of Medway. Ed's legacy lives on in the lives of his family, friends and all who had the privilege of working with him. His wisdom and integrity will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life gathering in honor of Ed will be held at the Sudbury Point Grill on Saturday, February 8, at 1:00 PM.

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