Erich(Hugh) E. Collier, of Sikeston, MO, formerly of Dorchester and Milton, MA passed away on September 6, 2017 after a brief but intense battle with cancer. He was born on December 30, 1951 to the late Hugh T. and Eleanor F. Collier in Dorchester, MA. He leaves behind his beloved husband, Derek Shy of Sikeston, MO; his cherished children, Bree of Venice, CA and Matthew of Sikeston, MO; and his adored grandson Hunter Cayden of Venice, CA. Erich is also survived by his loving siblings, Connie of Braintree, MA; Tom and his wife Lisa of Milton, MA; and Dan and his wife Christine of Braintree, MA. Also survived by his aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home in East Milton. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dana Farber Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston,MA 02284.