SACO — Gregory Andrew Collins, MD, 47, of Saco, passed away unexpectedly April 7, 2015.
A loving husband and wonderful father, Greg is survived by: his wife, Tracey Ann; and their three children, Rowan Mary, William Andrew and Faye Annabel; in addition to his parents, Dennis and Dolores Collins of Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts; sister Shannon Mary Collins of Plymouth, Massachusetts; father-in-law William Abbott of Saco; and mother-in-law Claudia Abbott of Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Greg graduated from Longmeadow High School in 1984. An All-American athlete in lacrosse for the UMASS Minutemen, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts. At the age of 36, Greg decided he wanted to become a doctor so he could help others, and later graduated from St. Christopher’s Medical School in England.
A very devoted and accomplished family physician at Southern Maine Healthcare Family Medicine in Saco, he was supported by a great staff, including Kimberlie Rice, MA. He cared deeply about his patients and their families. In his spare time, Greg enjoyed golfing and was a member at Biddeford-Saco Country Club.
Greg loved his family dearly and will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
An open reception will be held Saturday, April 11 from 2-4 p.m. at Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home at 365 Main St. in Saco. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in his name, to the Center for Grieving Children, www.cgcmaine.org.
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