Mr. Mark J Collins

1949 - 2014

Mr. Mark J Collins obituary, 1949-2014, Parishville, NY

BORN

1949

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Garner Funeral Service

10 Lawrence Ave

Potsdam, New York

Mark Collins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 30, 2014.

Mr. Mark J. Collins, age 65 of Hopkinton, NY passed away on December 30th at his residence. Friends may call at the Garner Funeral Service on Friday, January 2nd from 2-4 and 7-8:45. At 8:45 the Elks Lodge will perform a service followed by a final prayer from the Elk's Chaplain. Mr. Collins will be buried at a later date at the Pleasant Mound Cemetery in Colton, NY. On line condolences can be sent @www.garnerfh.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Parishville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squads. Due to family allergies, if any arrangements are sent they request dish gardens or just green plants. There will also be a luncheon gathering at the Parishville Fire Hall at noon on Saturday, January 3rd. Feel free to bring a dish to pass or bring a paper product contribution.
Mark is survived by his wife Denise Collins; his son Robert (Michele) Collins of Pittsfield, MA; daughter Jennifer Collins and her companion Matthew R. Carr of Madrid; brothers Steven (Suellan) Collins of Hannawa Falls and Glen Collins of Potsdam; grandson Matthew Smith of Madrid; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, an infant brother Joseph Collins and a sister in law Sharon Collins.
Mr. Mark J. Collins was born on September 13, 1949 in Potsdam, NY to the late Wallace J. Collins and Grayce E. Sullivan. He was a graduate of Potsdam Central High School. On August 27, 1976 he was married to Denise Elaine Bradley. He was a Senior Groundskeeper at Clarkson University from 1979 to 2006 when he retired. Mark really enjoyed the outdoors. Fishing, hunting and spending time at camp were some of his favorites. For many years in the past he enjoyed boating on Cranberry and Carry with friends and family. He loved socializing with family and friends and going to his grandsons sporting events.
Mark was a member of BPOE Elks Lodge 2074; Sons of Amvets #265; Stag Hunting Club; the Township 19 Hunting and fishing Club and he was a past member of the Hannawa Falls Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years.

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January 2, 2015

Robert and Michelle,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bobby and Fay Rose

January 2, 2015

Gina Randall

My prayers are with all of you!!

January 2, 2015

Denise, Robert and Jennifer, We are so verysorry and saddened and shocked by Mark's passing - what a truly wonderful man and way too young to be gone to heaven. May all your loving and wonderful memories help you all thru the coming days. God rest his soul. Nancy and Greg Markell

January 2, 2015

Mark DeRitis

I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Mark was a valued colleague and a great guy who embodied the spirit of the 'Clarkson family' atmosphere that made so many of us proud to be part of that family. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Collins family.

With condolences,
Mark DeRitis

January 1, 2015

Denise, Robert, and Jennifer, Sending thoughts and prayers to you during this sad and difficult time. Mark was a good man and I loved his teasing. May he rest in peace after the struggles. I'm glad I got to see him at Alicia and Eric's wedding. We a couple good chats. Martha Hartle (Hartford, CT)

January 1, 2015

Michael Perry

Dear Denise and Family,

I am truly saddened to hear of Mark's passing. My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to each of you for your loss. Mark was a great guy who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

January 1, 2015

JoAnn Graham

Denise and Family so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all.

January 1, 2015

Jim & Virginia Cayey

We are so sorry to hear of Mark's Passing. Our most sincere condolences go out to you at this time

January 1, 2015

thomas fenner

Thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this time of great loss, Had a lot of great times with Mark and he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him, We are out of the area but our hearts and thoughts are with you all.

January 1, 2015

So sorry we'll be traveling and miss Mark's services and family. Just last week he told us how proud he was of Rob and Jenn. We lost a friend but will keep the memories. Fred & Llona, Parishville

December 31, 2014

Peter and georgi Muench

Our hearts are with you during this difficult experience. Hold on to the love as that never fades.
Surrounding your family with love always.

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