Walter Collins Obituary
We announce the death of Walter Collins of New Bedford, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Walter will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Yvette Collins (Lapre); his parents, James H. Collins Sr. and May Collins (Shakeshaft); and his brother James H. Collins Jr. (Julie) of Somerset. He is survived by: his daughters, Pamela Butler (Dennis) of Middleboro and Cheryl Collins of Estacada, Oregon; his stepdaughter Michelle Henderson (Scott) of Lakeville; his grandchildren, Nicole Vareika (Matthew) of Lakeville, Bethany Frazier (Taylor) of Marion, Bryan Butler of Plymouth and Stephanie Magras (Lucas) of Taunton; his great grandchildren, Carmella Gebran-Butler, Christian, Colby, Calli Vareika, Camryn, Levi Frazier, Zooey and Barrett Magras; Tammy Conant of New Bedford and Heidi Proffetty of Bridgewater.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home (280 Bedford St, Lakeville, MA 02347). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In addition to his contributions to the antique industry, Walter also worked with Stanley Oil and Citizen's Credit Union in New Bedford, where he served as the assistant treasurer.
