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Ray Collins memorial
  • Patrice Candy Zappa-Porter sings “I’ll Fly Away” as Cynthia Allaire plays guitar on Sunday during a memorial service for longtime Claremont resident Ray Collins at Shelton Park in the Village. Mr. Collins was one of the original members of The Mothers o

    Patrice "Candy" Zappa-Porter sings “I’ll Fly Away” as Cynt...

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  • John York and his wife Sumi Foley, center, listen to the comments of a fellow mourner on Sunday during a memorial service for Ray Collins on Sunday at Shelton Park in the Village.

    John York and his wife Sumi Foley, center, listen to the comment...

  • Claremont activist Michael Keenan listens to the one mourner’s remembrance of Ray Collins during a memorial Service at Shelton Park in Claremont.

    Claremont activist Michael Keenan listens to the one mourner’s...

  • Harold Barnes recounts a story of his long-time friend Ray Collins on Sunday during a service for Mr. Collins at Shelton Park.

    Harold Barnes recounts a story of his long-time friend Ray Colli...

  • Mourners write chalk remembrances to Ray Collins on the Shelton Park sign following his service Sunday afternoon. About 75 people attended the informal service that eulogized Mr. Collins as a true Claremont original.

    Mourners write chalk remembrances to Ray Collins on the Shelton ...