Paul H. Collins

Paul H. Collins, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away in his home on Sunday, September 29th, with his loving family by his side.  Paul was born in Cambridge in 1934, the son of Charles and Mary Collins.  He was also raised and educated in Cambridge.  Paul moved to Malden over 50 years ago where he raised his family.  He worked at the Polaroid Corporation for many years in different rolls, including as  the warehouse foreman and manager of the mailroom.   He retired when the company closed down.  After his retirement, Paul began wintering in Naples Florida.  Although a quiet person, he made many friends in the Naples community.   At his home in Malden Paul loved working in his backyard.

He is survived by his children, Karen Collins of Malden, Paul J. Collins Jr. of Tampa, Florida, Patricia Collins of Peabody, and John Collins of Bellingham, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Kanode, Nancy McCarthy, Geraldine Tessman, Mary Abrams,  Charles Collins,  Viola Powers, Lorraine Nash 

Funeral services will be held from the Weir – MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Friday, Oct 4th, at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church, Malden, at 10 AM.  Committal will be private.

Donations in Paul's memory may be made to Housing Families Inc, 919 Eastern Ave, Malden MA 02148

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, October 3rd, from 4 – 8 PM.

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