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Justin Charles Collins

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Justin Charles Collins

Birth
Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
11 Oct 2020 (aged 39)
Burial
Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
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Justin Charles Collins
November 15, 1980 - October 11, 2020

Justin Charles Collins, 39, of Stoneham formerly of Saugus passed away on October 11, 2020 after suffering for many years from chronic pain. He was the son of Jack Collins and the late Ann Marie Collins (Hartley).

Born at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on November 15th, 1980, Justin was raised in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School. He later attended Salem State College and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Arts. He worked as a Therapeutic Mentor to at-risk youths at Elliot Community Health Services. He thrived in this role and made connections that changed lives. Inspired by this work, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Massachusetts through their accelerated degree program. Justin worked as a nurse with a focus on psychiatric nursing, where he helped countless patients. His tireless dedication came from lived experiences and he never wavered in his desire to help those who struggled. He was a long-time, active member of Alcoholics Anonymous and mentored countless individuals.

Justin was an avid fisherman from the time he was a small child. He was a passionate Yogi that loved steak and cheese subs, rollercoasters and huge ice cream sundaes. He could always brighten a friend or colleagues’ day with his smile.

In addition to his father, he is survived by two sisters, Amy Lemieux and her husband David, Emily Collins and her husband Chris, his nieces, Jacqueline, Sara, and Lily his nephews Conor and Charlie as well as countless friends, godchildren and cousins that meant the world to him. He was deeply loved by his friends and family.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visitation at their discretion at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave in Saugus on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Adherence to the regulations of state and CDC guidelines, face coverings and proper social distancing will be required. Due to COVID guidelines, the funeral will be limited to immediate family only.

In lieu of flowers donations in Justin’s memory can be made to RIZE Massachusetts, an independent nonprofit foundation working to end the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts. www.rizema.org

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Justin Charles Collins please visit our Tribute Store.

Events

OCT 15
Visitation
Thursday, October 15, 2020
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home
549 Lincoln Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906
Justin Charles Collins
November 15, 1980 - October 11, 2020

Justin Charles Collins, 39, of Stoneham formerly of Saugus passed away on October 11, 2020 after suffering for many years from chronic pain. He was the son of Jack Collins and the late Ann Marie Collins (Hartley).

Born at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on November 15th, 1980, Justin was raised in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School. He later attended Salem State College and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Arts. He worked as a Therapeutic Mentor to at-risk youths at Elliot Community Health Services. He thrived in this role and made connections that changed lives. Inspired by this work, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Massachusetts through their accelerated degree program. Justin worked as a nurse with a focus on psychiatric nursing, where he helped countless patients. His tireless dedication came from lived experiences and he never wavered in his desire to help those who struggled. He was a long-time, active member of Alcoholics Anonymous and mentored countless individuals.

Justin was an avid fisherman from the time he was a small child. He was a passionate Yogi that loved steak and cheese subs, rollercoasters and huge ice cream sundaes. He could always brighten a friend or colleagues’ day with his smile.

In addition to his father, he is survived by two sisters, Amy Lemieux and her husband David, Emily Collins and her husband Chris, his nieces, Jacqueline, Sara, and Lily his nephews Conor and Charlie as well as countless friends, godchildren and cousins that meant the world to him. He was deeply loved by his friends and family.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visitation at their discretion at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave in Saugus on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Adherence to the regulations of state and CDC guidelines, face coverings and proper social distancing will be required. Due to COVID guidelines, the funeral will be limited to immediate family only.

In lieu of flowers donations in Justin’s memory can be made to RIZE Massachusetts, an independent nonprofit foundation working to end the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts. www.rizema.org

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Justin Charles Collins please visit our Tribute Store.

Events

OCT 15
Visitation
Thursday, October 15, 2020
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home
549 Lincoln Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906


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