Henry C. Collins, Jr., 78, of Derry died November 10, 2007 at Parkland Medical Center. He was born in Lynn, MA on September 29, 1929, a son of the late Henry C. and Mary E. (Cameron) Collins, Sr. A resident of Derry for the past 19 years, he had formerly resided in Manchester for many years. Prior to his retirement he was employed in the roofing industry. Henry was an avid bingo and cribbage player.
He is survived by four children, Michael, Stephen, Patricia and Pamela; a step son, Eddie Godfrey and his wife, Ruth; many grandchildren, his long-time companion, Jeanne Petrin of Derry; two sisters, Mary Roberge of Dracut, MA and the Rev. Dorothy DuBreuil of Townsend, MA; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Eileen Collins of Florida; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was pre-deceased by a son, Henry C. Collins III in 1993.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation a private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of MA, RI, NH, & VT, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is handling the arrangements. To send a condolence or for more information visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.