John F. "Jack" Collins III's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2026 in Townsend, Massachusetts

John F. "Jack" Collins III

July 27, 1940 - April 13, 2026 (85 years old)

Townsend, Massachusetts

John F. "Jack" Collins III's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2026 in Townsend, Massachusetts

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Anderson Family Funeral Homes

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John F. "Jack" Collins III

July 27, 1940 - April 13, 2026 (85 years old)

Townsend, Massachusetts

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John F. Collins III Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John F. Collins III of Townsend, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John F. left this world on April 13, 2026 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John F. Collins III to show support.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John F. had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John F. may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John F. Collins, Jr. and Mary L. Schriver (Burns). He is survived by: his wife Carole M. Collins (Sexton); his daughters, Jennifer K. Creighton (Duane) of Townsend and Jodi L. Collins (Elizabeth Lindsey) of Boylston; his granddaughter Olivia Creighton (Daigan Robichaud) of Rindge, NH; his brothers, Peter K. (Kathryn Collins) and Dennis (Melinda Collins); and his siblings-in-law, James P. Sexton (Blair) of Wilmington, NC, Thomas G. Sexton of Nags Head, NC and Patricia Drummond of Taylors, SC. He is also survived by four nephews and five nieces.

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Anderson Family Funeral Homes



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Apr 19

Visitation

Anderson Funeral Home - Townsend
250 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469

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Apr 20

Funeral Mass

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
1 School St, Townsend, MA 01469

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