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Collin Bigras Obituary
Collin was born on Nov. 22, 1991, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, the son of Steven and Christina (Metakos) Bigras. He grew up in East Montpelier and attended East Montpelier Elementary School and graduated from U-32 High School in 2010.
Collin was vice president of B&B Monumental Engravers, the family business in Barre. He also was an experienced carpenter and heavy equipment operator working on many projects with his father and brothers.
Collin competed in trapshooting all over the United States. He was mentored by a longtime family friend, Mike Blaisdell, who taught him how to shoot. Collin won multiple trophies at the many places he and his family shot. While shooting at the World Championships at age 15, he won the Champion of Champions event as a sub junior competing against the other state sub junior champions. Two years later, he won the Junior Clay Target Championship hitting his first 200 straight and then another 187 straight in the shoot-off to win. He was the first shooter to ever run 200 straight at the Vermont State Shoot singles championship and win the singles title since record-keeping started 104 years prior.
Collin was a life member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association, the Barre Lodge of Elks #1535, the Barre Country Club and the Montpelier Gun Club.
In his spare time, he loved trapshooting, golfing, hunting and fishing and would always help anyone who needed help.
Collin loved coming to work. Everyone at his work was like family to him. He always had a smile on his face and was happy saying "good morning, boys" every day.
Collin also helped his brother, Tylor, donating his time for the Tires for Troops program which helps veterans in need.
Survivors include his mother, Christina Metakos-Bigras; his father, Steven and his wife, Chantal Bigras; his brothers, Trevor and Tylor Bigras; his sister, Jessica Driscoll; aunts, Cindy Bigras, Lori Bigras and Diane Morrison; his maternal grandmother, Mary Metakos; and his paternal grandfather, Maurice Bigras; as well as many cousins.
A graveside service to honor Collin will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. in Hope Cemetery in Barre and a celebration of Collin's life will follow at the Barre Lodge of Elks at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Montpelier Gun Club, P.O. Box 664, Montpelier, VT 05601, as Collin loved being there.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements. For a memorial guestbook, visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Lori Bigras
June 23, 2024
Thinking of you today and always honey. You are so missed Collin. The holes in our hearts will never be filled. I love you. Aunt Lori xo
Maureen "Moe" Anderson
July 10, 2017
Dear Stevie,
It is very difficult to know what to say. Our oldest son Ian was born in January of '91. When I saw Collins birthday, three days after mine in the same year as our son in made me especially sad. They never met but no doubt would have gotten along famously. They had similar interests it appears. Both of our boys went through Sniper training in the Marine Corps and one became a Scout Sniper in a Force Recon Battalion. One can only imagine had we lived closer the camaraderie your boys and ours would have enjoyed. From what I read about Collin it seems he had an incredible heart for others and a joy that knew no bounds. I pray that you will be able to somehow capture that joy in the future and give it away in his name. I pray his loss will not be in vain but will mark a different future for others, one that will point to the One, Who alone can bring hope and healing to our yearning souls. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Maureen "Moe" Anderson
Richard Miller
July 8, 2017
Christina, My heart goes out to you and your family. Such a tragic loss. May God Bless all of you in your time of grieving.
Al & Paula Kaiman
July 6, 2017
Tylor, Trevor, Christina, Steve & Family: We're greatly saddened to learn of your loss. In deepest sympathy, our hearts go out to all of you. You'll continue to be in our thoughts...
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Bill Sharp
July 6, 2017
I had only know Colin for a short while, but saw the kindness and generosity that he showed towards your father and others. I'll miss his good nature and not having the opportunity to get to know him better. My heart and love go out to your family.
Melanie Wright
July 5, 2017
Our Hearts are breaking for you all. We watched this young man grow with you. Prayers and Love from both of us.
Al & Melanie Wright
Carolyn Grenkoski
July 4, 2017
This news breaks my heart. My condolences to the Bigras family. My son, Alex Koella, and Collin were shooting friends during Alex's Sub-Junior and Junior shooting years. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Avery
July 4, 2017
Healing thoughts and prayers to you Tylor and the rest of your family. So sorry to hear this very sad.
Megan & Fred Parker
July 4, 2017
Are thoughts are with the Bigras Family! We are so saddened to hear of Collin's loss. Many great memories at the trap shoots with him. Sending our love
Ken Libertoff
July 4, 2017
Dear Tina and Steve:
My thoughts and wishes are with you and the family. I trust that you are surrounded with those who love and care for Collin.
Tina, although we have not been in touch in recent years, you remain a part of my life. You are a special - and I will think of you during these difficult days. I won't be back in Vermont for a week or two but hope we will connect then.
With sympathy and love,
KEN LIBERTOFF
July 3, 2017
No words can express our deep sorrow at losing our very special friend. Whenever he came to the concession stand he put a smile on our faces. He will remain in our hearts forever.
Andrea and Dixie
Jim & Kathy Segar
July 3, 2017
We are so sorry and saddened to learn of Collin's death. May the memories of his beautiful smile and all the good times bring comfort to you all in the days ahead.Keeping you all in our prayers.
Steve Moore
July 3, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathies. My prayers are with you during this time.
Lesley Rainville
July 3, 2017
My heart breaks at the news of Collin's passing. I remember him well as a little guy when babysitting - so fun and full of life. Sending healing thoughts to everyone in this time of sadness.
July 3, 2017
We are so sorry to hear this. Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Joann Wright
Mona Grenier
July 3, 2017
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. What a tragedy.
Sharon,Tom,Sam Mcardle
July 2, 2017
Thinking of you all. So very very sorry.Hugs and love to you
Ray and Barbara Wyman
July 2, 2017
We are so devastated! Can't imagine what you are all going through!! You and your entire family are in are thoughts and prayers!! So Very Sorry For Your Loss! Such a Sweet Wonderful Boy!
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Eli Jarbouh
July 1, 2017
Steve and family,
Collin was a great young man. I knew him since he started shooting and I often chat with him on Facebook as we are friends.
He left us too soon, Steve please except my sincere condolences my thought and prayers are with you at this hardest time your going true. My friend Collin may your soul Rest In Peace.
Evan Hughes
July 1, 2017
Folks in the shooting and hunting communities of Vermont were saddened by the passing of Collin.
The competitive shotgun accomplishments of the Bigras boys are well known. Many witnessed Collin's achievements and many more know of the long standing of the Bigras extended family in shotgun competition and hunting in Vermont.
We mourn the loss of Collin and express our condolences to his friends and family.
Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Cindy Bigras
July 1, 2017
Collin, your death leaves tears and heartache to everyone who knew you, everyone who saw that twinkle in your eye, everyone who experienced your gentle spirit and endless kindness. Our hearts are simply broken.
Aunt Cindy
Sloan Goodall
July 1, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathies. My prayers are with you during this time.
Mark & Linda Beaudet
July 1, 2017
We can't even imagine something of this magnitude. It squeezes at our hearts. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you. Hold tight your many memories.
Shirley Rivard
July 1, 2017
Steve and your family,
We want to extend our sincere sympathy to you and to all of Collin's friends and family.
Collin sounded like a remarkable young man and such a handsome young man as well.
He was taken to soon. May he R.I.P., and may God give his family and friends the strength they need to carry on in their lives. God Bless all of you.
With sincere sympathy,
Roger and Shirley
Carley Stevens-McLaughlin
July 1, 2017
Thinking of Collin and your family with a Heavy Heart. There are no words. Sending you all Love, Prayers, Light and Wishing you Peace during this most tragic and difficult time. Please reach out to me if you need anything. In Peace, Carley
Lisa Gariboldi
July 1, 2017
Thinking of you all with a heavy heart. When I think of Collin, I see that sweet smile of his, may he Rest In Peace.
Beth Lajeunesse Irish
July 1, 2017
I feel honored to have met and spent time with Collin and his family. He had a constagious smile and charming humor that could light up a room. His love for life and his family was was so strongly apparent to anyone who knew him. He will be truly missed as he was loved by so many. The world will never be the same but heaven has gained another angel. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, let your strength and love for each other get you thru this devastating time. My hope for you is that your heavy hearts will be lightened with every passing day. Hugs and RIP Collin.
Steve & Wendy Allen
July 1, 2017
Our hearts ache to hear this news...rest in peace, Collin. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Randall (Ed) & Kelly Edwards
July 1, 2017
To the Bigras family, We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
July 1, 2017
Will miss you so much Collin you were such a big part our shooting family we love you and your family so much . Chicky Will be welcoming you
Gayle and Lin Geist
July 1, 2017
Collin you were such a joy to be around always a smile for everyone! RIP dear boy.. My Deepest sympathy and prayers to your family!!
July 1, 2017
Dear Steve, Christina and family, and Moe, Cindy, Lori and Diane,
We are so sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Sue Baril and Family
The Netherlands
Gayle & Gerry Cormier
July 1, 2017
So sad, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jake Levin
July 1, 2017
So sorry to hear of Collin's passing. My thoughts will be with his family and many friends. We will remember his smiling face on the trap field. As Horace said, "I only count the happy hours."
Jackie Bettis (Parent/Tardie)
June 30, 2017
Condolences to all the family members and friends of Collin. My heart is heavy for you all.
Aunt Dee
June 30, 2017
Collin you had such a caring sensitive heart. You are loved so much and will forever be missed.
Erin Jewell
June 30, 2017
We were so very lucky to know Collin and consider him more than just a friend but part of our family. There is a hole in all of our hearts now. We will miss that smile and laugh and the fun we had sitting at the camper. We will never forget you.
Allen and Lynn Currier
June 30, 2017
Our thoughts, love and deep sympathy are with you all.
Kelly Driscoll-Smith
June 30, 2017
Thinking of you all during this very sad and difficult time. Prayers being sent your way.
Ruth Weeks
June 30, 2017
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family. Ruth Weeks
Collin Bigras and I 2017 swfl fishing trip. Love ya brother!
Dean Marquis
June 30, 2017
I love you bro! Ill never forget you, life isn't going to be the same with out ya.
Bev Warren
June 30, 2017
we are filled with tremendous sadness and deep sorrow for your family. There are no words. Bev and Gil Warren
Manon Robert
June 30, 2017
So sorry for your loss, we could not tell you how often we are thinking about you all. Yvon and Manon Robert
Catherine Barney
June 30, 2017
Words alone cannot convey my heart felt sympathies for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Ken Bailey
June 30, 2017
We're so very sorry to hear of Colin passing. Lifting your entire family up in prayer for a peace that passes all understanding.
Cheryl Prevost
June 30, 2017
To the Bigras Family am sorry for your loss
June 29, 2017
Tony Weinberger
Cee Cee Anzaldi
June 29, 2017
The world is a little darker now that your light is gone Collin. But you will shine in our hearts forever. We love you.
Lori Bigras
June 29, 2017
Collin, we are absolutely devastated to lose you. You were such a treasure to us all and I don't know how we'll go on without you. Rest in peace precious boy. We love you so much. Aunt Lori XOXOX
Mark/Matt/Tyler Bradley
June 29, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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