In Taunton, June 1, 2007 John R. Collins died after a brief illness at age 85. Husband of Ann (Johnson) Collins. Residence Baylies St. in North Dighton. Father of Nancy Collins of North Dighton, Dennis Collins and his wife Marjorie of Berkley and Naples, FL. John R. Collins Jr. and his wife Leslie of Grass Valley, CA. Thomas Collins of New Palz, N.Y. Brian Collins of Black Mtn., N.C. Brother of the late Anna, Fred & Paul Collins. Grandfather of Hilliary Collins of FL. Emily & Hannah Collins both of CA. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton on Tuesday, June 5th at 10am. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church in North Dighton at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Monday from 5-8pm. Interment in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton. Donations may be made in John’s memory to the American Stroke Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y. 13220-3049