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Ruth Collins Obituary

Of Hyde Park, Nov. 28, age 85. Beloved wife of George V. Devoted mother of George J. of Hanover, Edward W. of Malden, Richard F. of Foxboro, Beverly M. Trapeno of Rockland and Karen A. Collins of Quincy. Cherished sister of the late Helen White, Gertrude Harvey, Cleo Hoare and William Foley. Loving "Nana" of 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., HYDE PARK, Monday morning at 10. Funeral Mass at Most Precious Blood Church, Hyde Park at 11. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday evening 3-7. Children's room available. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. For directions and guestbook visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park{M1} 617-361-3216

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2007.

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Ann White

December 2, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Clem & Joe

robert collins

November 30, 2007

I LOVE you Nana.I miss you a lot and a piece of my memory is missing and can never be replaced.Rest In Peace Nana<3

Paul Collins

November 30, 2007

I miss you Nana. There is a spot in my heart that has been taken and can never be replaced. I miss and love you forever.
Rest In Peace

Maura Hoag

November 30, 2007

Dear Mr. Collins, Karen and family -

My condolences for the loss of Ruth and your Mom. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Fondly,
Maura (Murphy) Hoag

Debbie Chesson

November 30, 2007

Dear Ed and Alice, Robert & Paul,

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss.

The Chesson Family

Sheree Grosso

November 30, 2007

Dear Collins Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
Love,
Sheree Grosso

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