COLLINS, Patricia E. (Cronin) of West Roxbury formerly of Westwood and Norwood passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 12, 2023. Loving mother of Lynne Stratford of Needham. Devoted grandmother of Samantha, Ryan, Tyler and Shane. Dear sister of that late George F. Cronin, Jr. She was the daughter of the late Helen (Cummings) and George F. Cronin, Sr. Cherished aunt of George F. Cronin, III and his wife Leigh as well as other nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Monday, January 23rd at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass is St. Theresa Chapel at 10 o’clock. Patricia was a graduate of Lesley College and spent her career teaching at Holy Name School and Dedham Public Schools. Patricia’s family would like to thank the residents and staff at Edelweiss Village the staff at ESK Homecare for their friendship, care and attention to Patricia throughout her stay. For directions and guestbook, please visit: gormleyfuneral.com