Mark Edward Collins

Mark Edward Collins, 50, of Keedysville, MD, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his family at his home.

Born on July 27, 1959, he was the son of Naureen P. Murphy Collins and the late Edward W. Collins of Mechanicsville, Maryland. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his niece, Amy Collins and his grand child, Timothy Mattingly.

Mark was born in North Hampton, England and came to the States in 1961.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Margaret R., daughters Andria K. and her husband Jason Deaderick of Chaptico, Maryland and Desiree M. Mattingly and friend Josh Deaderick of Hollywood, Maryland; Sons Wesley J. of Boonsboro, Maryland and Rossington P. of Keedysville; Brother, Timothy P. Collins and his wife Cindy of Huntingtown, Maryland; Grandchildren; William, Daniel, Cassi, Brittany, Kylie, Liana and Tommy and numerous Uncles, Aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mark was employed with Danac Real Estate with 29 years of service. He graduated from Chopticon High School in 1977. Mark was a coach for Sharpsburg Little League from 1996 to 2001, ending the season as the coach for the All Stars. He loved riding his Harley, was an avid Republican, and a devoted family man. He is truly missed by his family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 7, 2009 from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 10:00 am at Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, P.A., 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Frederick Memorial Hospital Cancer Fund, 400 West 7th Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701.