Francis Collins Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Francis Collins of Oxford, Connecticut, who passed away at the age of 92, on December 6, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis Collins to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Collins and Sara Collins; his wife Dora Rencsko; his siblings, Doris, Tom, Cecilia, Robert and Mary; and his child Kyle.
He is survived by: his friend Brian Gaffney; his children, Kevin (Bonnie Collins) of Kennebunk, Keith (Kerry Burns-Collins) of Middlebury, Vermont, Kathleen (David Singleton) of Avon, Colorado and Kristy (John Donaghy) of Nashua; his close friends, Quinten Collins, Colette Penniello of Bristol, Vermont, Connor, Hanna Collins of Fairfax, Virginia, Ashley Donaghy of Jersey City and Sara Donaghy of Nashua, NH.; and his sisters-in-law, Alice, Judy and Susan. He is also survived by his grandchildren and their spouses.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Fran's memory to: Regional Hospice, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT 06810; Brookfield Lions Charities, P.O. Box 660, Brookfield, CT, 06804; or St. Joseph's Church, 163 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT 06804.
