Collins --- George W. "Buddy" of North Andover formerly of Jamaica Plain. December 31, 2006. Beloved husband of Vera (Curcio) Collins and the late Margaret (Ryan) Collins. Loving father of Mary Reppucci of Pembroke, Ann Vasil of Raynham, Joseph J. Collins of Brockton, Robert Collins of Woonsocket RI, and Michael Collins of Dedham. Also survived by many loving grandchildren. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury Friday Jan. 5th at 9am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8pm. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery. Late Navy Veteran WWII, Member of the V. F. W. Bryon Post Quincy, Elks Lodge Norwood and the Moose Lodge Vero Beach FL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Buddy's name to the U. S. Navy Memorial Foundation 701 Pennsylvania Ave N. W. Suite 123 Washington DC 20004-2608 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600