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Virginia Collins Obituary

Virginia Collins Duxbury Virginia (McGregor) Collins, of Duxbury, died on Dec. 2 at the Jordan Hospital. She was 88. Jinny grew up in Wollaston, and graduated from Quincy High School. In 1952, She and herlate husband Shelly Collins moved to Duxbury. Jinny was a talented tray painter and enjoyed her beautiful gardens. Over the years, she was a member of the Duxbury Garden Club, the Duxbury Booster Club, and the Marshfield Country Club. Jinny also volunteered for 25 years at the Jordan hospital, and recently enjoyed volunteering at the Duxbury Senior Center and the Duxbury Thrift Shop. Besides her late husband, Capt. Charles Collins, she is survived by a daughter Ann Collins of Naples, FL; four grandchildren, William McNeil & his wife Stephanie of Erdenheim, PA, David McNeil & his wife Melissa of N. Smithfield, RI, Jeffrey McNeil of Portland, ME and Shelley Daley and her husband Brian of Duxbury. She also leaves five great grandchildren, Brian Daley, Jr., Laning, Jessie and Jameson McNeil, and Madelyn McNeil. Jinny also leaves a sister, Ruth Walsh of Brockton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Fri. Dec. 7 at the Holy Family Church, Duxbury at 11:00AM. Interment in Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury. Visit our website www.shepherdfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Dec. 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries

Joanne Sullivan

December 10, 2007

Dear Ann and Family: I just learned this morning that you mother had passed away. I enjoyed both of your parents so much. They were wonderful people! My love and sympathy goes out to you.

ann noyes

December 5, 2007

It was my pleasure to know a very nice and multi talented lady.

Bruce Miller

December 4, 2007

I grew up in Wollaston also.
She used to walk along Newport
Av. frequently.
Condolences to all of her
family.

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