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CAROLINE COLLINS Obituary
(Murphy) Of West Roxbury, formerly of Glenmore, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, July 17, 2015. Loving wife of Dave Collins of West Roxbury and Galway, Ireland. Daughter of the late William and Eileen Murphy. Sister of Francis, Dianne, Margaret, Billy, James and Paddy, all of Waterford. She was the sister of the late Thomas and Vera. Caroline will be sadly missed by her mother-in-law, Ann; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and their partners, as well as many devoted nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visiting hours Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 5-8 PM at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROBURY. Funeral Mass will be in the Galway Cathedral, followed by burial in Rahoon Cemetery, Galway. In lieu of flowers, please make donations, in Caroline's name, to the Thorasic Oncology Program, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Attn: Michael Rabin, MD, 450 Brookline, Ave., Boston, MA 02215.
William J. Gormley Funeral Home
617-323-8600
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Memories and Condolences
for CAROLINE COLLINS
Marie Zmrzla
July 21, 2015
Caroline, we are missing you already and will miss you forever.
Jey Ganapathy
July 20, 2015
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Caroline Collins. Lovely lady. Words can express our sorrow and office won't be the same without her. Please accept my condolences and our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of Caroline's soul to Heaven.
Catherine McCarthy
July 20, 2015
Dave Please accept our deepest sympathy on Caroline's passing. She will be deeply misses. You are in our thoughts and prayers Catherine, Bill McCarthy Arlington
Helen Hartnett
July 20, 2015
Dave I am so sorry to hear about Caroline. I worked with you in the Kells a long time ago and have good memories of Caroline coming in and having a drink with her after work. My thoughts are with you and your Family xx
James McGrath
July 20, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Dave, and also the Murphy family on Caroline's passing. She was a truly kind and thoughtful friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Beidh sí beo go deo linn in ár gcroí.
Sharon Meaney
July 20, 2015
I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Caroline's passing. I had the privilege of working with her from time to time and can only draw pleasant thoughts of my time spent with her. She will be a sorely missed presence at work.
My thoughts are with you and yours at this time.
July 20, 2015
Sincere sympathy David on the loss of your dear wife Caroline. May your family and friends be a source of comfort to you in the difficult days ahead. Anne Kirwan(Galway).
Joe Scoppettuolo
July 20, 2015
This has come as an obvious shock. As a work colleague, I have always known her to be a very kind and wonderful person to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Deepest condolences.
July 20, 2015
Dear David, i remember well our visit to Boston and meeting with both you and Caroline all those years ago... A lovely lady! May she rest in peace...
Lucienne Curtin
July 20, 2015
All of us who worked with Caroline will miss her laughter, grace, and friendship. Deepest condolences.
Mark Tuniewicz
North Easton, Massachusetts
July 20, 2015
Hi Dave please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Caroline. Caroline was in my class in primary school at Glenbeg National School so we go way back also myself and TC (my husband)lived in Boston for a year in 1989 so we would have met up on occasion. Our thoughts are with you during this trying time. R.I.P. Trish and TC Curran Dungarvan.
July 19, 2015
Dave I am so sorry to hear about carolines passing.she was a lovely kind person.my thoughts are with you and the extended family. Seamus shanley
Renee O'Neil
July 19, 2015
I am so sorry about Caroline's passing. I worked with her for over 4 years. She knew her stuff and had a very soft side. She is in a good place no more suffering.
Stephen Dobbin
July 19, 2015
May she rest in peace
Kevin Walsh
July 18, 2015
So sad to hear about the loss of such a kind and talented colleague! Sincerest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
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