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Mary Dallaire Obituary
She was born in New London, on Nov. 23, 1947, the daughter of Frank L. and Geneva (Willetts) Collins. Mary Jane was a 1965 graduate of Waterford High School. She worked as a cashier at Foxwoods Resort Casino since it opened in 1993, retiring in Nov. of 2012.
Mary Jane is survived by a son, Scott D. Dallaire of Boston, Mass.; a daughter, Denise S. Dallaire of Groton; a sister, Sharon Colonis and her husband, Harry; and a brother, Bob Collins and his wife, Carol, of Niantic. She is also survived by her former husband, David "Chick" Dallaire; many nieces and nephews; and several dear friends who were very supportive prior to and throughout her illness.
She was predeceased by her brother, Frank "Skip" Collins Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Sacred Heart Church, Groton. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, New London. Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be directed to Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart Drive, Groton, CT 06340 or to the Center for Hospice Care Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
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Susie Day
March 9, 2013
So sorry to hear of Mary Janes passing. I have very fond memories of our fun times.
March 4, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott Douton
March 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Merwin
March 2, 2013
I send my deepest sympathy to the Dallaire family. I went to high school with Mary Jane and have wonderful memories of her at that place in time. Sweet,innocent and full of so much fun.
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Kimberly Arruda
March 1, 2013
Mary Jane and I spent many dinners and breakfasts together, finding anything and everything to laugh about. We had a weekly ongoing date. I will miss her more than she would have even realized I would. There is an empty spot in my life without her. I was very lucky to have been her friend and even luckier to have called her mine. I love you MJ. XOXO
Bill Simons
March 1, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Mary Jane from the time we were in Kindergarden. I thought of her just the other day. May she Rest in Peace.
March 1, 2013
Sharon and family,
Our heartfelt, deepest sympathies are with you in this time of sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that Mary Jane is in God's loving hands.
Taso Dimas, Angie, Cathy and families.
March 1, 2013
To the Dallaire Family, Please know that our prayers are with you all. Joan, Jeff and Scott Laycock, Port Charlotte, Florida
Judy Eccleston
February 28, 2013
I can remember great times working with MJ....she always smiled, had a cute laugh....a positive person with so much to live for. Gone too soon....your smile will be missed. Peace be with her family. I am so sorry for your loss.
February 28, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Erin Foote Hernandez
February 28, 2013
So very sorry to learn of your mom's passing Scott and Denise.
February 28, 2013
Chick, Scott and Denise....I send my heartfelt sympathies to you at this most difficult time. "Jaguar" Sue
February 28, 2013
MaryJane and I went to school together.
Our sympathies to her family.
Judy (Allen) Haynes Naples, Fl.
Jane & Graham
February 28, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you and you family. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Selma&Angelo Colonis
February 28, 2013
Our hearts go out to the Dallaire family. Especially to Sharon, Mary Jane's sister, who gave her unwavering help and support throughout her illness.Our prayers are with you.
February 28, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Through Sharon, we felt as if we knew Mary Jane.
Please know you are in our hearts and prayers.
God Bless,
Love,
Lynda and Jim Preas
Vero Beach, Florida
February 28, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May Mary Jane's memory be eternal.
Claire and Nick Hatzis
kriss b
February 28, 2013
rip mary jane...kriss, nap & kyle
John and orchis Moon
February 28, 2013
Scott, and Dallaire family. We want to send our sympathies to you. Mary Jane was a very nice, friendly person.
Gerald Maranda
February 28, 2013
We are so sorry to learn of Mary Janes passing.
May she rest in peace.
Jerry and Janice Maranda
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