Robert J. Collins - Of Needham, formerly of Fort Myers, FL and Newington, CT, Aug. 27. Beloved husband of the late Rose M. (Smith) Collins and the late Julie (Allevo) Collins. Devoted father of Michael R. Collins of Destin, FL, Patricia E. Soares and her husband Joseph of East Falmouth, Kathleen R. Davidson and her husband William of Needham. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Brother of Mary O'Brien of East Braintree, Virginia Canavan of Sandwich and the late Margaret White, Patricia Darr, Winifred Wallace, Arthur, Leonard and John Collins. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B off Rt. 128), NEEDHAM, Mon. at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew Church, Needham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sun. 5-8. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain, CT. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Robert's memory to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veteran's, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108. WWII Navy Veteran. Retired Personnel Manager for Stop & Shop Stores. Very proud Graduate of Boston College class of 1941.