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ARTHUR R. COLLINS

Burial Date August 30, 2008

Funeral Home Dirsa-Morin Funeral Home

Place of Service St. Christopher's Church

Section Garden of Gospels Lot Number: 100Grave Number: B #1

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   Arthur R. Collins, 86, of Worcester, died Monday, August 25 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, 119 Belmont St. His wife, Nellie E. (Baronas) Collins, died in 1991.

   He leaves a granddaughter, Crystal Collins and a daughter-in-law, Jean Collins, both of Worcester. He was predeceased by his son, Arthur P. Collins. He was born in Worcester and was a lifelong city resident, he was the son of Joseph and Angel M. (Kraft) Collins.

   Mr. Collins was a foreman at Norton Co., for 23 years, before retiring in 1984. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II serving as a motor machinist in the North Atlantic. He graduated from St. John’s High School in Worcester. He was a member of St. Christopher Church. Arthur was a longtime member of the Frohsinn Club where he enjoyed dancing.

   The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 30, from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Christopher Church, 950 West Boylston St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours in the funeral home are Friday, August 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.