David J. Collins

Lancaster, NH David J. Collins, 44, of Lancaster had his life unjustly taken on April 17, 2012, at his residence, 43 Wesson Road. He was born on January 3, 1968 in Lancaster the son of Parker C and Carol A. Collins. He was married to Joanne (Malanson) Collins.

David loved his dogs and to fish, hunt, ride his bike and watch old western movies. He was a family man who loved spending time with his grandchildren, his family, friends and putting them first above all else.

David was predeceased by his father and step brother Lester Collins. He is survived by his wife of St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center, his mother of Lancaster, his three children Ryan, Nicholas, Jessica Collins all of Lancaster, Steven Menyhart who he thought of and adopted into his heart as a son, a brother Parker C. Collins of Berlin, a sister Mary Keddy of Whitefield, two step sisters Betty Reed and her husband Clyde of Lancaster, Kathy Collins of Groveton, two grandchildren Hailee Collins, Damean Collins both of Lancaster, two nieces Tia Cloutier and her husband Shane of Stark, Alyssa Keddy of Lancaster, a nephew Joseph Roberge of Whitefield, three great nephews, one great niece, his fiancé Heidi Pedrick of Lancaster, his lifelong friends Shayne and Tammy Cunningham, Rick Farrar and Phil and Cindy Riff.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Monday April 23, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral will be held on Tuesday April 24, 2012 at 11 AM at the funeral home with burial to follow in Summer Street Cemetery.