James D. Collins

James D. Collins obituary, Yarmouthport, MA

James D. Collins

James Collins Obituary

Published by Norwood Bulletin from Aug. 11 to Aug. 25, 2016.
Dr. James Daly Collins 69 of Yarmouthport passed away from melanoma on August 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. His death was as peaceful as he was in life. Jim was born in Boston, the son of the late Bernard and M. Agnes (Conley) Collins, and raised and educated in Norwood. After graduating from Norwood High School, Jim devoted his life to education and schools. He earned a Masters degree from Boston State and a Ph.D. from Boston College. He worked at the Riverview School in Sandwich and was the former Superintendent for Wareham Public Schools. He also served as a member of the Dennis-Yarmouth School Board. During his career in education, Jim earned his J.D. at New England School of Law and was honored to be sworn in at the Supreme Court of the United States. In retirement, he followed his passion for helping others by doing work as a special education attorney and volunteering with the Consumer Assistance Council. Jim was an avid runner and ran in the Boston Marathon in his youth and could be seen running in his neighbor hood daily until his recent ill- ness. He also loved traveling with his brothers Paul, Bern, and Paul Dillen and sailing their boat, the Saoirse. He is survived by his wife Elaine Hintsa Collins; his daughters and sons-in-law Natalie Collins and Brendan Rice, Charlotte Collins and John Marceline; his grandchildren Alina Telch Marceline, Harrison Collins Rice, Audrey Daly Marceline, and Maxwell Collins Rice; his siblings and their spouses Bern Collins and Margaret Osborne Collins, Barbara and Paul Butters, Paul Collins and Ginny Pender Collins, and John A. Collins. The family would like to thank VNA Hospice Care for their wonderful care and thoughtfulness toward the family. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday August 16 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. Interment will be private.

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August 3, 2025

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August 31, 2016

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August 14, 2016

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Jerry Young

August 3, 2025

Hard to believe it´s been 9 years... I am so glad that I got to know the real Jim and not just his public persona... still miss the breakfasts with Jim and Barry .... Perhaps one of the few times that superintendents and school committee chairs got to actually agree that all that really mattered were the students and faculty...
Good times...

T R

August 31, 2016

Sincere condolences for your loss. May happy memories of your loved one and the words of Isaiah 57:15 provide you with much comfort.

David & Beverly MacKinnon

August 14, 2016

We would like to extend our Deepest Sympathies to your entire family with the loss of Jim. He was a wonderful man and wonderful educator. I was fortunate to have him as my Assistant Superintendent when I was in in the Suoerintendent's office. He was a true professional and cared so much about everyone. He will be missed but never forgotten. Sending our Love, Thoughts and Prayers to you, all.

August 13, 2016

We were saddened to hear the news. Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time. (Psalm 18:2) ~ Nicky and family

carole and Tom costello

August 12, 2016

Dear Elaine and Family.
We were saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We have such fond memories of our times together including our wedding and yours. He was a special man,
Carole and Tom Costello

Maria Cecilia Valencia

August 10, 2016

Our most sincere condolences!!

Susan Green

August 10, 2016

I met Dr. Collins when he worked for the Town of Wareham. He was the definition of a true gentlemen and always had a smile. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends at this difficult time. RIP Dr. Collins.

Carol Young

August 9, 2016

With heartfelt sympathy on Jim's passing. What a loss of a great man. We will miss him so much at our SEA luncheons. We go back many years and have great memories!

Sending thoughts and prayers,
Carol & Rob Young

Jerry Young

August 9, 2016

You will be missed at our breakfasts, lunches and in our lives...

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