Ruth M. Collins Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 11, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Ruth M. Collins of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth M. Collins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Norman Lincoln and Agnes Lincoln (Dowd); her spouse Thomas J. Collins; and her sisters, Julie Benson (late Mike) and Margaret Gropp.
She is survived by: her children, Thomas J. Collins, Jr. (Lisa) of Waltham, Judith Crowley (late Patrick) of Westford, Ruth Marie McDonough (late James) of Dorchester, Dennis Collins of Dorchester and Timothy Collins (Maura) of Dorchester; her grandchildren, James, Tabitha, Jessica, Kelley, Patrice, Michaela and Bridget; her great grandchildren, James, Saoirse, Kieran, Padraig, Parker "Amelia", Josiah, Jaxon, Reese, Marcy, Emily, Devante and Dante; and her brother Conrad Lincoln (Peggy). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the O'Brien Funeral Home (146 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Gate of Heaven Church (615 E 4th St, South Boston, MA 02127).
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the American Lung Association 1661 Worcester Road #301 Framingham, MA 01701 or at http://www.lung.org.
