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Anne Collins Obituary

COLLINS - Anne Sheehan, 94, of Leisure Knoll, Ridge, LI, NY, formerly of Hartford, CT, Milton, MA and Candlewood Shores, CT died peacefully in her home surrounded by those she loved and who loved her on Friday, July 2, 2010. She was the most devoted wife of the late James F. Collins, MD, former Superintendent of Meadowbrook Hospital, the current Nassau University Medical Center. An adored mother to Nancy Edwards of Milton, MA, MaryEllen Fetkowitz of Melville, NY and James F. Collins, Jr., MD of Long Island City, NY, she was loved dearly by her sons-in-law Bill, Mark and daughter-in-law Regina. A precious grandmother, "Gram" and "Mimi" to Nancy Steelman and her husband Jay, Christopher and his wife Angela and John Edwards, Suzannah Breglio and her husband Keith Breglio, MD., Timothy and Patrick Fetkowitz, Allison Collins and James F. Collins, III. Her six great grandchildren, Andrew and Emily Steelman, Nick and BenEdwards, Nicholas and Brendan Brelio cherished their dear "GiGi". The last of 13 brothers and sisters of a large Irish clan, the daughter of the late Margaret and Dennis Sheehan of Hartford, CT, she was a proud and loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews both in CT and MA.Reposing O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, LI. Visitation Tuesday, July 6th, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday at St. Mark's R.C. Church, Shoreham, LI, NY. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 3, 2010.

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Mary Jo Barry

July 9, 2010

Your mother was such a wonderful lady! She was so kind to all of my family. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family as you grieve.

July 4, 2010

she was a wonderful lady who will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives she touched. brad

July 3, 2010

Dear Auntie Anne,
You were our "Beacon" of light for many years, now you are with Christ. Much love, Mary Anne,Dave and Family, Peg and Family, and Jeff and Chris. Your nieces and nephew will miss you. May the Lord be with your dear children.

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