Christopher M. Collins 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 29, 2025 in Washington DC. Chris grew up in North Dighton, Massachusetts graduating from Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School where he excelled in academics and athletics.
Chris continued his education receiving his Bachelor of Science in Education from UMass Dartmouth. He started his career as a middle school teacher in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Driven by his passion to influence education policy at a broader scale, Chris pursued his Master of Science in Public Policy at Brown University. After graduation, he moved to New York City where he met the love of his life, Jennifer Thomas. For the past 13 years, he dedicated his career to Moody’s Investors, focusing on the higher education sector.
Our family is heartbroken by the passing of Chris, our cherished husband, son, brother, and uncle. Chris was a genuine adventurer with a deep passion for the outdoors and a lifelong affection for animals. While Chris and Jen crafted a vibrant city life together, Chris’s love for the outdoors remained steadfast, with a special fondness for the coastal landscapes of Brewster and the entirety of Cape Cod.
Chris, adored by his parents, Bob and Nancy, was known for his enthusiasm for friendly competition with his brother, Matt, and for cherishing moments spent with his niece and nephew. His early discovery of the love for dogs blossomed into a deep passion that only intensified with time. Walking the dogs at Lucky Dog Refuge in Stamford, CT brought him immense joy and fulfillment.
Chris’s kindness and compassion knew no bounds, whether you were family, friends, and even strangers he encountered during his outdoor adventures. His memory will live on eternally in our hearts and minds.
Chris is survived by his wife, Jennifer Thomas of Stamford, CT, parents, Bob and Nancy Collins of Marion, MA, brother, Matthew (wife Jennifer, children Dominic and Sienna) of North Dighton, MA, in-laws Jim and Tina Thomas of Savannah, GA and cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Herbert and Lily Holt and Bob and Myra Collins.
The Collins Family will be holding a memorial for family and friends on Saturday March 1, 2025 at 11:00 am at Wickenden Chapel in Marion, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lucky Dog Refuge CT, 36 Pulaski Street, Stamford CT 06902 or by visiting https://www.luckydogrefuge.com/ and clicking on the Chris Collins Legacy Fund.
A public Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held in Stamford, CT in early April. Further information regarding the event will be disclosed shortly.
A scholarship in memory of Chris will be established at a later date.
On behalf of The Collins and Thomas Family, we express our sincere appreciation to the community for the abundant love and support shown during this challenging time. For those who would like to offer online condolences, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
