Groton, Connecticut
Groton - Mary Jane Dallaire of 78 Nicholas Ave., Groton, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, in the comfort of her home with family.
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.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to sign the guestbook or share a memory.
I was friends with Mary Jane since 1994 when I met her training to be a coin person at Foxwoods. We had many laughs over the years and I truly miss her. We would try to get together at least once a week for dinner. I cherish the memories I made with her. She´ll always be missed. Rest in peace, MJ.
Kimberly Arruda
February 22, 2026 | Friend
So sorry to hear of Mary Janes passing. I have very fond memories of our fun times.
Susie Day
March 08, 2013 | Oakland, IA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 04, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott Douton
March 02, 2013 | New London, CT
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.
Mary Merwin
March 02, 2013 | Waterford, CT
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
Kimberly Arruda
March 01, 2013 | Ledyard, CT
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.
Bill Simons
March 01, 2013 | East Lyme, CT
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 01, 2013
To the Dallaire Family, Please know that our prayers are with you all. Joan, Jeff and Scott Laycock, Port Charlotte, Florida
March 01, 2013