Mr. Calvin M. Collins
September 27, 1957 - March 18, 2022
Calvin M. Collins, 64, of Merrill, died Friday, March 18, 2022 at his home. Born on September 27, 1957 in Malone, NY, he was the son of William and Florence (Ormsbee) Collins. Calvin graduated from Northern Adirondack Central School in the class of 1975 and attended Bard College in Annandale on the Hudson, NY. He worked for many years as a caretaker of many camps on Chateaugay Lake. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to camp, hike, ice skate and garden. He was a talented artist specializing in watercolors using Chateaugay Lake as his muse. He is survived by two sisters, Peggy Legacy of Chateaugay and Diane Arnesen of Virginia; nieces and nephews, April Hesseltine, Libby Watts, Rebecca Vandyke, Billy Jo Carter and Holden Collins. Calvin was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Rodney and William Collins Jr.; a sister, Sue Collins; and a nephew Jerry “J.J.” Legacy. In accordance with Calvin’s wishes there will be no services.
Calvin M. Collins, 64, of Merrill, died Friday, March 18, 2022 at his home. Born on September 27, 1957 in Malone, NY, he was the son of William and Florence (Ormsbee) Collins. Calvin graduated from Northern Adirondack Central School in the class... View Obituary & Service Information