Maureen "Devlin" Collins

Maureen "Devlin" Collins obituary

Maureen "Devlin" Collins

Maureen Collins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home - Derby on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Maureen Devlin Collins, age 70, of Stratford, CT passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025.

Maureen was born on September 24, 1954 in Yonkers, NY to Charles and Annie Devlin who predeceased her. Maureen attended St. Peter Grammar School and Sacred Heart HS in Yonkers and earned a BS from UC San Francisco in Psychology.

In San Francisco, Maureen pursued a career in finance with Alex Brown & Sons. Upon returning east, she managed the Calico Corners store in Danbury, CT showcasing her talent and passion for design. Maureen was a shining light in the lives she touched with her kindness, generosity, and compassion for others. While living in Newton, CT Maureen volunteered at Danbury Hospital and the Newtown Ambulance Corp.

Maureen is survived by her loving husband of 43 years Michael Collins, her brother Charles Devlin (Ellen) and sister Anne Devlin Carmody (William). She was also a loving aunt to her niece and nephews: Meagan and Michael Devlin and Sean and Kevin Carmody as well as 3 grandnephews and 3 grandnieces.

Friends may call on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 pm at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton. Her funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Her Funeral Mass and Burial will be held at the Assumption Church and Cemetery in Peekskill at a future date.

Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.

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August 25, 2025

Jackie Anderson Ruppert posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2025

Mark LeMoine posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2025

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Jackie Anderson Ruppert

August 25, 2025

Dear Michael, Mom and I just wanted to send you our heartfelt condolences. We are so sorry for your loss
Jackie anderson Ruppert

Mark LeMoine

August 20, 2025

Maureen: You added some much to our lives. You ARE truly one of Elaine“s and I most cherished friends. You were always there to help and to help make the party better. You definitely added the Devil to "Devlin"!!!!!

Love ya kid. I know you and Elaine are searching for the perfect Cosmo. "Leave one for me!"

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