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Mary Collins Obituary

COLLINS, Mary M. (Flaherty) Of Dorcherster, March 30, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Collins Sr. Loving mother of Robert L. Collins Jr. and his wife Helen, Kevin G. Collins & Michael F. Collins & his wife Catherina all of Dorchester, Marianne P. King and her husband Michael, Elizabeth A. Hapgood and her husband Stephen, Joseph P. Collins & his wife Beth & AnnMarie Collins all of Braintree, John J. Collins of Somerville, Daniel J. Collins and his wife Lisa of Marshfield & Kathleen A. Sciarratta & her husband Edward of Medford. Sister of Anne C. Fitzpatrick of Milton and the late Joseph P. and John J. Flaherty. Also survived by 19 grandchildren & the late Marc L. Collins, 4 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the John G. Molloy Funeral Home, 1126 Washington St, DORCHESTER Lower Mills on Thur. April 1 at 9:00AM. Funeral Mass in St Gregory's Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Visiting hrs Wed 4-8PM. Parking in rear of funeral home. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery Braintree. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary's memory to Hospice of Boston & Hospice of Greater Brockton, 500 Belmont St, Suite 215, Brockton, MA 02301

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2009.

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January 27, 2010

Mom....your Birthday has passed and I feel so empty inside...miss hearing you singing happy birthday to yourself! I miss our phone calls, and sleep overs....I will treasure them always. Love and miss you.

Shannon Collins

April 5, 2009

Hi Nina. It's me again. I just wanted to say that you meant a lot to me and I miss you very much. Its been six days since you've passed on and i'm still in denial. I don't want to believe that your gone and I still don't. I feel like your still in this house somewhere, but I just can't find you. You don't even know how much i miss hearing "what love?, thats delish!, & i'm full up to here!" You were a great woman and you never, ever complained. You were also very strong, you could pull through the toughest times. You always prayed for your grandchildren, children, friends and family and now its our turn to pray for you. Words cannot describe how much I want you back down here, with the family and your friends and to be the person you once were, but I know i that you are in a happier place, and your happy up there. Your having a big party up there with your husband,Marc,Uncle Jack and everyone else I bet. I wish we could have made more memories, but i'll cherish all the happy and bad memories forever. Rest in the sweetest of peace Nina. I love you and miss you so,so much! <3

Bye love.<3
Your granddaughter, Shannon.

Mary Standring (Karpowicz)

April 2, 2009

Kathy & Family,
I was just told of your loss. My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Always remember she is not "gone" just "away" and you will see her again someday.

Marcy Little-Conley

April 2, 2009

To the Collins Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Bill&Kedron Murphy

April 2, 2009

Kevin & Family,We are so sorry for your loss .Our thoughts and prayers are with you

April 1, 2009

Marianne & Family, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your 'Mom'. Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
~ Elayne Holmes-Flaherty~

Bev Thomason

April 1, 2009

I was saddened to hear about the death of your mother. I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to all of you. Mary will be always remembered by all of us and we will all treasure our family memories. I know how difficult this must be for all of you. If any of you need to talk. Do not hesitate to call me , Please let me know if I can help in any way.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bev

Robert Pitts

April 1, 2009

Joe, Beth and Family,
We are sorry for your loss, You are in our prayers.


Robert, Wendy, Brendan and Shawn Pitts

Shannon Collins

April 1, 2009

Dear Nina,
We miss you so much! I'm going miss hearing "what love" around here now. I still cant believe your gone. Monday night I felt like someone was watching me, but then I realized it was you watching over me. I'm going to miss you so much! You were a great woman. You were always laughing and making everyone laugh. You did a great job raising your "angel" kids and grandchildren. I want to thank you for all the things you did for me. You were always there to help me and support me with anything i needed.Thanks for all the good memories!I am going to cherish them forever. As much as I want you back here, I know your in a happier place and finially in peace. Your with your husband,Marc and everyone else now. I love you and miss you so much!
bye love <3
-Shannon,xoxo.

Krissy Flaherty

April 1, 2009

To all the Collins Children & Grandchildren,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers at this time. I have fond memories of your Mom taking in the ballgames while your Dad coached. God Bless all of you at this time.

April 1, 2009

Marianne and the entire Collins Family,

A lovely lady has crossed our path on her journey; We've all been blessed.

But for a moment with your mum, a life time memories remain forever.

We are sorry for your loss, and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Carol, Paul, and Sarah

Anne & Rebecca

April 1, 2009

Dear Mom/Nina,
We miss you so much! I still cannot believe that you are gone. I can still hear you saying "what love" and it makes me sad to know that I will not hear it again. We will always cherish the times that we shared with you whether we were laughing or crying the memories will last a lifetime! Thank you for your support and all the selfless things that you have done for me all of my life. You were a wonderful woman & role model and because of that I will be able to give Rebecca the happiness that you have given me! You took on the role as mother & father and you did a superior job!! Thanks for the memories love!! You can finally be with Dad...we love you & miss you...Anne & Rebecca XOXO

Brady Family

March 31, 2009

To the Collins Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Roy,Ali & Tommy Morse

March 31, 2009

To the whole Collins family tree,
The Morse/Caron family has you all in our thoughts and prayers.With deepest sympathy for your loss;I'm sorry.If there is anything we can do, please let us know.Anne and Rebecca;we are very sorry.

Karen McEachern

March 31, 2009

To the Collins Family,
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. We are not in Boston right now and are unable to attend the services. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen McEachern

michael akashian

March 31, 2009

Michael
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lori and Michael Akashian

March 31, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY - LOIS HAWKINS

Jimmy Fitz

March 31, 2009

We will never forget our Auntie Mary! May she rest in peace!

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