Dottie-Jo B. Collins

DOTTIE-JO B. COLLINS 54 of Lake Ariel, Pa., passed away peacefully Thursday, SEptember 10, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer at Mercy Hospital, Scranton, Pa. Dot was born March 20, 1955 to Lt. Col. Joseph R. and Greta (van Wyen) Watts in Fort Knox, Ky. She grew up in Northfield, NJ and was a 1973, graduate of Mainland Regional High School. Dot began her career in marketing and business management with a position as director of marketing with Spencer Gifts, Inc. in Atlantic City and vice president of international marketing with Spencer Gifts, Inc., Europe. She would eventually works as a vice president with Direct Media, Inc. in Greenwich, as a vice president with Impower in Stamford and finally as manager with L. Tersigni Consulting, PC in Stamford. Dot was a devoted and loving wife, daughter and sister. She was "Aunt Dot" to many children (related or not) supporting them with her love, generosity and encouragement. While Dot had many interests (she was an accomplished seamstress), she mostly cherished time with family and friends. Dot is predeceased by her father, Ray and is survived by the love of her life, husband, Russell Collins; her mother, Greta of Northfield; brothers, Terry (Sue) of Maryville, Tenn., Ray (Sandy) of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.,Don (Susan) of Montrose, Colo. and Bob (Jane) of Northfield; sister-in-law, Carol (Bill) Martin of Egg Harbor Township; nieces, Julie and Laura; nephews, Jimmy, Brian, Kevin, Joey, Andrew, and Fred Conner; 11 beloved grandnieces and nephews; and several dear friends. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dot's memory to Mercy Healthcare Foundation Hospice Fund, 746 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA 18501. Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel, PA. To send the family an online condolence, please visit us at www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.