On the morning of Thursday, November 5th, 2015, well-known Canton resident James Michael Collins passed away quietly at his home, with his loving wife at his side, following a debilitating illness. He was 78 years of age.
Born November 1st, 1937 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of James and Elsie (Denkenberger) Collins. He graduated Canton Area High School with the class of 1956 and served with the U. S. Army from 1957 to 1959.
He was married to the former Anne C. “Kay” VanNoy, and together they raised two sons.