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Nancy Collins Obituary

LINCOLN - Nancy L. Collins, passed peacefully on Sept. 4th surrounded by her family. Born in Lincoln, she was the daughter of Rita Collins and the late Thomas Collins.
She will be missed by her siblings. Patricia Bricault and her husband Gilbert, Thomas Collins, Frederick Collins and his wife Sumie, Barbara Collins and her companion Henry Hoffler, James Collins and many nieces and nephews. Nancy will also be missed by her "second family", the ARC of Blackstone Valley.
Nancy had a pure and innocent soul that touched the hearts of many people and Nancy's family thank the ARC of Blackstone Valley and all the caregivers and residents who became her 'second family'. Nancy's life was enhanced by these wonderful people who helped give her a full and lively life. She truly felt the love of those around her.
Calling hours will be held on Sept. 7 at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Avenue, Lincoln at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 at St. Jude's Church, Front St., Lincoln. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to The ARC of Blackstone Valley, 500 Prospect St., Pawtucket RI 02860. Full obituary can be found at www.thekeefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Sep. 5 to Sep. 13, 2017.

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Carol Francisco

September 6, 2017

Rita, so sorry for your loss. Much love to you and your family. Prayers for all of you. Love, Carol Francisco.

September 6, 2017

To all the Collins family, you are in my thought and prayers during this difficult time. From my childhood, I always remember Nancy smiling and laughing and just being happy.........

With Sympathy,

Daniele Perreault LeBlanc

Della Kay

September 6, 2017

Rita, you now have a special angel watching over you.

Deborah Imondi

September 5, 2017

Dear Pat & Gil, Barbara and all the Collins' extended family and friends,
We are so sorry that you've lost Nancy. Be assured that the light she spread here on Earth will be magnified gloriously in Heaven. You will feel the rays of her light penetrate your spirit, knowing she is safe, whole and happy and loving you forever. May God bless her and all of you.
Deb Imondi & Michael Femino

dfb

September 5, 2017

I am sorry for the lost of your dear love one. May the God of peace and comfort be with the family at this most difficult time. 2 Corinthains 1:3,4.

Jerry and Jeannie Lesieur

September 4, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Judes Church

Front St., Lincoln, RI

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