Search by Name

Search by Name

Regina Collins Obituary

COLLINS, Regina A. "Jeanne" (Manion) In Marblehead, Oct. 16, age 90. Wife of the late John J. Collins; daughter of the late noted tenor James J. Manion and Ann (Fitzgerald) Manion; mother of Peter Collins, James Collins and his wife Nancy, Daniel Collins, Anne Collins, Pat Collins and his wife Allison and Mary Maghan and her husband William and the late John "Jack" Collins Jr.; mother in law of Lori Collins (Jack's wife); sister of Jim Manion and the late Joseph Manion, Fran Yore, her loving sister and closest friend, who she now joins after her death only three weeks ago and Margaret McCracken; grandmother of 12; great grandmother of six. Funeral Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 11 A.M. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 81 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation will be immediately before the funeral from 10 A.M to 11 A.M. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Interment will be in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Marblehead. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Star of the Sea Church Scholarship Fund, 81 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, MA 01945. For additional information or online guest book please contact the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., Salem, MA, 978 744 0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Regina Collins

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

Michael Bernardi

October 21, 2008

Dear Collins Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, I have great memories of your Dad, Mom and all the Collins family.

The Bernardi's

Paul Wright & Family

October 20, 2008

To the Collins Family,

Our deepest sympathies to you on your Mom's passing. We have great memories of your Mom, Dad and all you kids going way back to the Gates Road days. Your Mom will always be remembered for being so friendly and outgoing, and for passing those traits on to her children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul Wright & Family

MaryEllen McKenna

October 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love to all- MaryEllen

Bouffie and Ed Killgoar

October 19, 2008

I loved the fact that you mentioned mother being each others best friends!
We our so sorry that we will not be able to attend the mass but Ed and I will share a mass Tuesday a.m. in Jeannie's honor and to share in her memory with all of you!
Love
Bouf and Ed

Will Dufresne

October 19, 2008

Hello Jim, Dan, Pat, Ann & Mary:
I saw your Mom's obituary in the paper today and I want to extend to you all my sincere condolance. She is a wonderful lady and I have many fond memorys of her. I'll call you soon and please know that I'm thinking of you.
Will, Andy and David Dufresne

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Regina Collins's name

Memorial Events
for Regina Collins

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Regina's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Regina Collins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more