Roland F Collins

Roland F. Collins, 81, of Cadyville, passed away Friday, December 31, 2022 at Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility in Plattsburgh, NY.

He was born in Malone, November 26, 1941, the son of the late Leonard and Delima (Secore) Collins. He grew up in Lyon Mountain, graduating from Lyon Mountain High School in 1960. Following school, he worked for Republic Steel from 1962-1967. He later began working at the Plattsburgh Foundry (Plattco Corporation) and retired in 2012 after 42 years. He enjoyed bowling, horse shoes, and card games.

He married Gladys (Young) Collins August 19, 1988. She predeceased him March 16, 2018.

Along with his parents and wife, he is predeceased by five brothers, Robert, Donald, Bernard, David, and Maynard Collins and four sisters, Sylvia Durkee, Violet Dibble, Geraldine Dashnaw and Anna Lashway, and a step-daughter, Tina Berg.

He is survived by his sons, Jarrod Collins and Heath Collins and his wife Julie and their sons David and Nathan; his step-children, James Young, Elric Young and his wife Tina, and Debra Brinnon and her husband David; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Thursday, January 5, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 (518) 561-3980. Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com