Patricia A. (Mello) Collins, 71, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph V. and Mary Helen (Perry) Mello, she grew up in Westport and lived in the Westport/Fall River area for most of her life. She was a devoted employee at Mattie Imports in Fall River for 35 years. Mrs. Collins enjoyed knitting, doing crafts, playing cards, going to the casino and was an avid reader.
Survivors include 2 sons: Derek R. Collins and his wife Melissa Jodat of Rehoboth and Kraig T. Collins and his wife Megan of Fall River; a sister: Rosemary Estrella of Fall River; 4 grandchildren: Austin, Aiden, Logan and Paige; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Monday from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.