Tyler Collins, 27, of Derby Line, died unexpectedly on August 13, 2022, leaving behind a grieving family and countless friends, as well as a void in the Northeast Kingdom hunting and fishing community. Born on June 20, 1995, to Daniel Sr. and Kelley (Lamonda) Collins, Tyler was the middle of three sons. He grew up to become a big man with a big heart, an infectious smile that could light up a room, and a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. Before Tyler and his brothers, Daniel Jr. and Dylan, could even walk their parents were instilling within them love of the great outdoors, including the art of hunting and fishing. Tyler excelled at both, and he bagged and caught many trophies. He had a particular love of fishing the Clyde River, the same river his father grew up on. Tyler's greatest love, though, was his family and friends. He loved his father and adored his mother, and he found love in his relationship with his fiancée, Mariah Flynn. He also worshipped his sons, Caden and Brayden Collins, who he was passing on his love of the outdoors. Tyler lived his life to the fullest, and he never turned down a challenge. If you met him once, you never forgot him; friend and stranger alike, he was always ready to help those in need. In addition to being survived by his fiancée, Mariah Flynn, he is also survived by his children, Caden and Brayden Collins, and by his parents, Daniel Sr. and Kelley (Lamonda) Collins, and his brothers, Dan Collins Jr. and his fiancée, Morgan Powers, and Dylan Collins and his partner, Ashley Sheltra as well as his honorary brother, Ivan Lanoue. Tyler is also survived by his grandmother Avis Collins, and his grandfather Oliver Collins. He is also survived by his aunt Kelli Cote and uncles David Crawford; Lawrence, Danny, Scott, and Ronnie Lamonda; his nieces, Grace Powers and Laylanna Hansen; and his dogs, Gage and Ellie. He is also survived by many other family members, friends, along with hunting and fishing buddies, among them Tom Hansen, Alyssa Flynn, Tyler Hansen, Tyler St. Onge, Ryan St. Onge, and Dylan Brown. Tyler was predeceased by his grandparents Felix and Virginia Lamonda. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 3, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Elks Lodge on the Derby Road in Derby. Drop by during that time to share stories, get a bite to eat, and take part in a silent auction. People wishing to donate to a trust fund for Tyler's children, may send donations to Daniel and Kelley Collins 173 Lane Road, Newport, VT 05855