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Friends, family to honor the life of Maine icon Don Collins

Friends and family are set to gather at the United Methodist Church in Caribou to Friday morning honor the life of a Maine icon: Don Collins.

CARIBOU (NEWS CENTER Maine) – Friends and family are set to gather at the United Methodist Church in Caribou to Friday morning to honor the life of a Maine icon, Don Collins.

Collins, the father of Maine Sen. Susan Collins, left a lasting impression on his hometown of Caribou, Aroostook County and the state.

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He was a World War II veteran and recipient of two Purple Hearts. He also served as the Mayor of Caribou and a state legislator for years.

On top of his dedication to serving his community and his country, Collins was a family man. He and his wife Pat were married for 70 years.

Friends and family say he represented the values that Mainers hold dear: hard work, dedication and selflessness.

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Services will be held at 11 a.m. Collins was 92 years old.

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