Barbara "Barb" Collins
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Barb was an avid and skilled pitch player as well as a proud and passionate fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Eagles. Her favorite days were "deck days" spent with friends and neighbors basking in sunshine and laughter. Barb had a deep love for animals, but none held a more special place in her heart than Buddy and PK.
She is survived by her husband Patrick Collins, brother Richard (Victoria) Emmerth, sister Lorie Miller, son Jeremy Hennessy, stepdaughter Jessica Collins (Joshua Shoff), grandsons Bodie Shoff and Sawyer Shoff, many nieces and nephews, and best friends Karen Hennessy Devan and Rita Schneider.
She was predeceased by her mother Margaret Laundergan, her brother Duane Ingersoll, her sister Sharon Cleary, and her first husband Michael Hennessy.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 15, from 3–5 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow from 5–8 p.m. at Swallows, where friends and family are invited to share memories, laughs, and raise a cold one in Barb's honor.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Howard W.Miner
October 10, 2025
Pat my condolences go out too you and your family and friends.
Very sorry for your loss.
Bill Miner
Mary Maybee
October 9, 2025
Saddened to hear of Barb´s passing. She was a kind lady who loved her family and having fun. May memories of the good times sustain all of you.
Cindy Garzone
October 9, 2025
My heart goes out to all of Barb's family. She was a sweetheart and a firecracker all in one. Her smile was one of the best God created. Sending extra love to you, Lorie, Erin, and Shealyn.
Tammy Fish
October 8, 2025
Sending you all my condolences, sympathy and prayers to all of Barb´s families and friends. She was a great lady.
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