SHREWSBURY — Linda E. (Nielson) Collins, 69, of Shrewsbury, died Saturday, May 26th in her home, surrounded by her family.
She leaves her husband of 48 years, John R. Collins; her daughters, Kerry M. Collins DiBuono and her husband, Phillip of Marlborough; and Kristine E. Kelley and her husband, Michael of Shrewsbury; also survived by two grandchildren, Ryan P. and Thomas "TJ" Kelley of Shrewsbury and many friends.
Linda had worked as a secretary for Young's Travel Service for 5 years before she retired. Previously she had worked as a Supervisor at New England Telephone Company.
For 30 years, Linda enjoyed being the scoring chairman for the PGA events at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. Linda loved sports, especially basketball and when her favorite Duke Basketball Team was on television her world came to a complete halt to watch them.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Linda's family on Wednesday, May 30th from 5-8 P.M. in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Her funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 31st at 10 A.M. in Saint Mary's Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 in memory of Linda E. Collins and Kimberly Bouley Fenner.