DONALD F. "DON" COLLINS, 82, formerly of Eames Groveton NH, died peacefully at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center January 2, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Born May 10, 1927, in Colebrook NH, son of Walace and Nellie (Parker) Collins, he resided most of his life in the St. Johnsbury, Middlesex, and Rochester areas of Vermont. He moved to Groveton in 1992 and lived there until he moved into the rehab center a few years ago. Don was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Groveton United Methodist Church and the American Legion, Post #28, North Troy, VT. Don was an avid hunter and fisherman. He attended Groveton High School. Before retiring he was employed by Welch Roofing as a roofer.
He is survived by his sister Janice Bettis of California; step-son Darwin Dingman of North Troy VT; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Hazel (Westover) Collins on November 24, 1992; sister Everdean Wheeler; and brother Alvo Collins.
He is survived by his sister Janice Bettis of California; step-son Darwin Dingman of North Troy VT; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Hazel (Westover) Collins on November 24, 1992; sister Everdean Wheeler; and brother Alvo Collins.
DONALD F. "DON" COLLINS, 82, formerly of Eames Groveton NH, died peacefully at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center January 2, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Born May 10, 1927, in Colebrook NH, son of Walace and Nellie (Parker) Collins, he resided most of his life in the St. Johnsbury, Middlesex, and Rochester areas of Vermont. He moved to Groveton in 1992 and lived there until he moved into the rehab center a few years ago. Don was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Groveton United Methodist Church and the American Legion, Post #28, North Troy, VT. Don was an avid hunter and fisherman. He attended Groveton High School. Before retiring he was employed by Welch Roofing as a roofer.
He is survived by his sister Janice Bettis of California; step-son Darwin Dingman of North Troy VT; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Hazel (Westover) Collins on November 24, 1992; sister Everdean Wheeler; and brother Alvo Collins.
He is survived by his sister Janice Bettis of California; step-son Darwin Dingman of North Troy VT; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Hazel (Westover) Collins on November 24, 1992; sister Everdean Wheeler; and brother Alvo Collins.
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