Thomas Francis Collins died at 10:37 P.M. on July 27, 2022 at Cape Cod Hospital as a result of

metastatic prostate cancer. Tom was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009. He was 70

years old. Tom was raised in Jamaica Plain and relocated to Sandwich in 1986.

Tom will remain in the hearts of his devoted spouse of 42 years, Patricia (Lewando) Collins, his

beloved son Jesse, his adored daughter June Lin, her fiancé, Sean D'Ambrosia and their beautiful

children, Jasmine and Eric D'Ambrosia. (Dear Jesse and June, Dad was very proud of you both.)

He is held close by his sister, M. Patricia (Pato) Potter and her partner, Michael Ferreira; his

sister-in-law, Louise B. Collins; and, many nieces, nephews and grandnieces.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, the Honorable John F. and Mary P. Collins, his sister,

Margaret A. Collins and his brother John F. Collins Jr.

Tom was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in various departments, most

recently the Office of the State Auditor. After his retirement from the Commonwealth, Tom

worked at Mahoney's Garden Center in Falmouth. He often said that he loved the work and the

camaraderie at Mahoney's.

Tom's happiest moments were spent on Racing Beach in Falmouth with family and friends. He

was a good man. The world has lost a kind and humble soul. Tom was loved and respected by

anyone who was fortunate enough to know him

Per Tom's request, services will be private. Cremation services were provided by the Bartlett

Funeral Home, 338 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. A Memorial Gathering will be held on

the Cape in the Fall.

If you would like to make a charitable donation in honor of Tom, please consider St. Jude

Children's Research Hospital.

obituary lovingly written by the family of Tom Collins