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Claire Collins Obituary

Of Queen Creek, AZ, July 28, 2007. Wife of the late Francis E. Collins. Mother of Marie B. Coady, Marcia B. Pratt, Kathleen M. Roque and Caroline Maloney all of Arizona, Keith F. Collins of FL, Albert T. Collins of Weymouth, Francis E. Collins, Jr. of Quincy and Claire T. "Candy" White of Hanover. Sister of William Adams of So. Boston, Alberta Cotter of Maryland, Joan Bull and Jack Adams both at FL and Richard Adams of Mass., and the late Francis "Bud" Adams and Theresa Kennedy. Claire is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend the Funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., WOLLASTON, Friday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann's Church, Wollaston at 10 AM. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Suite 700, Boston, MA. Claire was a retired foster mother who cared for more than 100 children. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www. Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 1, 2007.

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Richard & Shannon Douglass

August 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the time of need. We are very sorry the hear of your great loss.

Paul Douglass

August 4, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joan - We will always remember the laughter you and your sister brought to all the family functions.
Love,
The Douglass Family
Paul, Jean, Timothy and Scott

Kathleen M (Curran) Douglass

August 4, 2007

Dear Collins Family,
So sorry to hear about mom passing.
We had many of good times together,shows, party's, and just sitting around the table talking about old times and our family's. Once a week bowling with all the girls. I loved her very much I practicely grew up in your family but now she is with Auntie Winnie and my mom (Barbara Curran) and I know they are having one heck of a good time together. She will be missed just like the rest of our family members whom we have lossed through the years.

Love To All And God Bless You All
Kathy

Barbara Lennox (Douglass)

August 2, 2007

Dear Collin's Family I'm so sorry to hear about mom's passing. We all had great times when mom went to our parties. Just think mom is with Auntie Winnie and they are joking with all the others angles. Mom will be missed alot. Love to all, Barbara (Douglass) Lennox

August 1, 2007

Dear Claire, I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I will remember her in my prayers.
Love Shirley

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