Edward J. Collins, age 93, a longtime resident of Braintree, died peacefully, Thursday, May 22, 2025 in the comfort of his daughter’s home in East Taunton, surrounded by his loving family.

Edward was born in Quincy, to the late Daniel P. and Mary F. (McInnis) Collins. He was raised and educated in Quincy, and as a boy, enjoyed many summers at his family’s home on Cape Breton Island, Canada. Edward was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1949.

He lived in Braintree for over sixty years, previously in Quincy, and also wintered in Jupiter, Fla. with his son and daughter-in-law for many years.

Edward, with his late wife, built a summer home on Swan’s Island, Maine over fifty years ago. He treasured the family memories made there and was proud to leave the homestead to his children and grandchildren.

Following high school, Edward served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He was stationed aboard the USS Harold J. Ellison DD 864 and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, European Occupation Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

Upon returning home, he married, started a family, and went back to school, graduating from Northeastern University in Boston. Edward worked as a senior electrical engineer for the former Boston Edison Company for over forty years, retiring in 1992. He also taught algebra at Newbury College for many years.

He was a member and officer of the Adams Heights Men’s Club and a parishioner of Saint Thomas More Church in Braintree. He served as a town meeting member and finance committee member for the Town of Braintree. Edward also served as a notary public. He was a proud member of the Tin Can Sailors, the National Association of Destroyer Veterans. Edward enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and the Boston Red Sox.

Beloved husband of the late Marjorie A. (Daniele) Collins.

Devoted father of Joan M. Collins and her spouse Jude Daley of South Hampton, N.H., James E. “Jim” Collins and his spouse Peggy of Jupiter, Fla., and Judith C. “Judy” Feeney of East Taunton.

Loving grandfather of Emily Collins Beliveau and her husband Shawn and John Patrick Feeney.

Dear brother of Daniel Collins of Quincy and predeceased by Jean Collins and Eleanor Kelsey. Edward is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be conducted at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy on Tuesday, June 3 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting prior to the service from 10 – 11 a.m. Inurnment, with military honors, to follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne

Due to floral restrictions at the cemetery, in lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to Swan’s Island Ambulance Service/Fire Department, c/o Debbie Staples, P.O. Box 11, Swan’s Island, ME 04685.