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Date of Birth: June 24, 1936
Charles E Collins Jr, 88, passed away peacefully on September 22nd 2024 at Clover Manor after a long illness. Charles served in the United States Army and he was a very proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He was a member for 61 years where he was active up until one month ago. He was instrumental in supporting many recovering alcoholics by sharing his experience in his recovery.
Charles is predeceased by his parents Germaine and Charles E Collins Sr, brothers Maurice and Arthur Collins, and sisters Sally Gervais and Jeannette Bailey.
He is survived by his sons Scott, Brian, and Jason and his grandchildren, Kelsey Collins and Zachary Gendron. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A private funeral for immediate family will be held at a later date
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Keith Helms
September 29, 2024
Charlie´s words will never leave my thoughts. For that, I am Grateful.
Tina Gilbert
September 27, 2024
Sincere condolences to one of the greatest powers of example and caring in living a life next to none! You will be greatly missed my friend! Tina Gilbert
Tracy
September 26, 2024
His smile and his words of encouragement and his ability to always remember you and make you feel welcome. He will be missed!
kenneth allen
September 26, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Jennie hoskins
September 26, 2024
Charlie I met you 4 1/2 yrs ago in AA....you were and always will be an inspiration to me as well as many others...I will cherish the awesome memories we shared...the hugs and flirts RIP my dear friend....your no longer in pain and your free to roam...love you Charlie xo
Debora Grenier
September 26, 2024
Charlie was such an amazing human being
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Steve Gagne
September 26, 2024
Charlie was the reason I stepped foot into my first AA meeting. He saw me standing hesitantly by the door, approached me and took me by the arm and lead me inside saying "come on young fella, you look lost". He sat with me at that meeting and many more over the last decade. Charlie helped save my life. Rest easy Charlie, your memory lives on in the many lives you changed and saved. He was one of God's Originals and will be missed.
Ken Wagner
September 25, 2024
Charlie, will miss you my friend, I will continue going to those damn meetings and follow your suggestions, rest peacefully as you are the Godfather of AA around here-Ken Wagner
Jody
September 25, 2024
Thank you Charlie for always looking out for the new guys! And telling us to grow up and put the toys away!
Annemarie Hastings
September 25, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great friend to me and helped me over the years. I have a special love for him and will never forget the kind and loving person he was His memory will live on forever within the halls. RIP Charlie
Me : You mean I have to stay sober for the rest of my life?
Charlie: No, just for today
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