60, 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 and James Collins, as well as her nieces and nephews; Brenda Mottola, her husband Jeremy and two sons, Zachary and Tyler, Stephanie Inscore and her husband Aaron Juravel, Adam Bricault, Kristie Mapson and her husband Chris, Erin Collins and her companion Kyle Cole, Alexis Collins and her companion James Boudreau
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.
Nancy's family is very grateful to the loving staff at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7th at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Avenue, Lincoln at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM 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.