William F. Collins, 88, died November 14, 2014 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart. Born in Dedham, MA, he was a winter resident for 15 years, moving to Stuart permanently seven years ago, coming from Norwood, MA. He retired from Boston Trade High School after 30 years of teaching. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and member of VFW Post 10132 of Hobe Sound. William was a member of the Roman Catholic faith and attended St. Andrew Catholic Church in Stuart. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Martin County Golf. Survivors include children, Cynthia Mohamet (Jim) of Stuart; Kathleen Roche (David) of Norfolk, MA; Peter Collins (Patricia) of Shrewsbury, MA; Susan Sorrento (Paul) of Norfolk, MA; Brian Collins of Boston, MA; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean T. Collins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, Inc., 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997. Services will be 4 PM, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Aycock Funeral Home Young & Prill Chapel in Stuart.
