COLLINS, John F. - Of Center Conway, NH, formerly of Lexington, January 15, 2012. Beloved husband of Joanne M. (Mazzeo) Collins. Father of David Collins of Salem, Brian Collins of Bedford, Marilynne DeCruccio of Andover, Paul Burns of Paso Robles, CA, Stephen Burns of Stoughton and Kelly-Anne Evans of Norton. Grandfather of Alex, Caroline, Kevin, Logan, Finley, Bobby, Shannon and Shane. Brother of Philly Joyal of Plainville and the late Bud and James Collins and Ellen Phinney. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Late retired employee of Shaw's Supermarket and formerly worked at the First National Store. World War II Veteran, U.S. Navy.
Funeral from the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, January 19th at 10:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church, West Roxbury, at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday, January 18th from 4-8 PM. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.