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Gordon Collins Obituary

COLLINS, Gordon J., Jr. Of Brookline on January 13, 2011. Beloved husband of Joan R. (McMahon) Collins. Loving father of Brian of Brookline and Mark of Los Angeles, CA. Devoted son of the late Gordon J. and Alice (Kelly) Collins. Dear brother of Terrence Collins of FL., and the late Kevin Collins. Also survived by his nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday in the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington St., BROOKLINE from 3-7 followed by a prayer service at 7. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Gordon made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA. 02215 or www.joslin.org would be appreciated. For guestbook and directions www.bellodeafuneralhome.com
Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2011.

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Alex Valentine

January 27, 2016

Joan, Brian, and Mark I will always remember all the generosity and fun Gordon shared with me and my family. I have been thinking of all the days spent on Toxteth Steet either at my house or yours. Those are important memories to me and they were FUN times. I am thinking of you all and hope to see you soon. Alex

Priscilla Smyth Thayer

January 27, 2016

To Joan and Family, We are sorry to hear of the passing of Gordon. We will miss his wonderful stories and his warm, loving personality. He will be missed! Love, Priscilla, Tom, Aquinnah and Gansett

Genevieve (V.V.) Martin

January 25, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of Gordon's death in church last Sunday. You won't remember me, but I worked for him at New England Life and came to a few New Year's parties at your home. I will remember him and your family in my prayers.

Bob Mercaldi

January 18, 2011

Joan, it has been many years since we have talked, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss. You will be very much in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Reynolds

January 15, 2011

Joan,
Ben emailed me. I am very sorry to hear your husband has passed away. You and your family are in my prayers.

January 15, 2011

Joan,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that you and your sons are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ben Maxwell

January 15, 2011

Dearest Joanie, Brian & Mark,
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that you will find comfort in knowing that your friends are with you. We will keep Gordon alive in our memory of his achievements and gregarious personality and all the good times we've shared.
With Love, Gene & Mary Puzio

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