Paula Ann Collins Obituary
The family of Paula Ann Collins of Springfield, Massachusetts announces her passing on August 23, 2026. Paula Ann, born on August 26, 1945, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paula Ann Collins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Czeslaw "Chester" Zygarowski and Pauline R. Zygarowski (Hollingsworth); and her brothers-in-law, James Collins and Brian Collins. She is survived by: her husband Edward W. Collins, Jr.; her son Daniel Collins; her granddaughter Aoife Collins of Arlington, MA; her sister Mary Sypek (Zygarowski); and her siblings-in-law, Donald Sypek of Keene, NH, Timothy Collins (Susan), Christopher Collins (Paige), William Collins (Candace) and Geraldine Collins of Springfield. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chapel of the Acres (21 Tinkham Rd, Springfield, MA 01129). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.
