Francis H. “Frank” Collins of Needham died on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Avery manor Nursing Home in Needham. He was 81 years old. Mr. Collins was a Sgt. in the US Air Force retiring in 1971 after 20 years of service to his country. He worked for Dennison in Framingham and as a custodian for the Needham Public Schools. Frank was a member of the VFW Lt. Manson H. Carter Post 2498 and the American Legion in Needham. Frank loved his country will long be remembered for his patriotism. The beloved husband of Margaret (McMillan) Collins of Needham, he was the stepfather of Robert T. Raffol and Kenneth J. Raffol both of Needham, Martin J. Raffol of Natick and Joseph E. Raffol of West Roxbury. Frank is also survived by 10 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Joseph Church, 1360 Highland Ave Needham on Tuesday, September 25 at 9:00AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invite to attend. Visiting hours are private. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. Following the interment all are invited to a reception at the Needham VFW, 20 Junction St. Needham. In lieu of flowers donation’s in Frank’s name may be made to St. Joseph Parish, 1362 Highland Ave Needham MA 023492