Conrad G. Collins, Sr., 88 of Westmore, VT, and most recently Goshen, CT passed away on September 10, 2021 at his daughter’s home. He was born in Waterbury, on December 3, 1932, son of the late Conrad and Mary (Lampron) Collins. He was raised in Watertown and excelled in baseball having later been drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals Farm Team. Instead of continuing to play baseball, he chose to serve his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Conrad married the love of his life, Florence Petitti Collins. He was a carpenter by trade and built their family home in Morris, CT where they raised their 5 children. He retired from CL&P and built their home on Lake Wiloughby. The joys of his life were his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. In addition to his wife of 65 years, he is survived by four daughters; Cindy Hazen, Kathryn Carr, Connie Hall (Barry), and Suzanne Coons (John), a son Conrad Collins (Shannon), twelve grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, a sister, Evette Rayel, a brother Armand Collins (Joan) and many nieces and nephews. He will be especially missed by his dog, Sugar. He was predeceased by two sisters Lillian, Sister Rita, and a brother Richard.

Calling hours will be on Monday, September 13, from 5 to 7pm at Thurston Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield. All who attend are asked to kindly wear a mask to see the family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 49 South Street, Litchfield. A military final honors ceremony will follow the mass outside of church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.