Donald L. Collins

Donald L. Collins, 88, of Bushkill, PA, formerly of Dexter, NY, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Pocono Medical Center in Stroudsburg, PA.

Mr. Collins was born in Alexandria Bay, NY on March 20, 1923, son of Carson C. and Frances Colin Collins. He attended Champlain College, Plattsburg, Manhattan College, Long Island, and Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.

On December 7, 1942 he entered the US Marine Corp. His service as a Radioman included the Pacific Theater and the occupation of China, serving in Okinawa, Saipan, and Tarawa from September 1945 - March 1946. He was honorably discharged on March 30, 1946.

On April 19, 1952 he married Florence E. Shannon in Redwood, NY, followed by a 53 year legacy of love and marriage. Florence passed away on March 2, 2010.

He was a self-employed salesman in northern New York and a former parishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Dexter.

Don and his wife volunteered their time and service for many years at the Mercy Health Center in Watertown. He was a classical pianist and his hobbies included crosswords and card games.

Mr. Collins is survived by his six children, Vicki M. and Joseph Contino, Bushkill, PA, Richard J. and Cathy Collins, Bridport, VT, Donna M. and Monte Provencher, Bridport, VT, Cheryl M. and Brian Davison, Blairsville, GA, Jay J. and Debra Collins, Winterhaven, FL, and Jon J. and Pamela Collins, Auburndale, FL; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his wife, Florence he was predeceased by his son, Dale J., his brother, David, and his sister, Patsy Eggleston.

A spring graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, NY at a time and date to be announced. Arrangements are with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown, NY.

Donations may be made in his name to The Right to Life Organization.