Lucy Florence Collins

Lucy F. Collins, April 14. 2013. Andover New Jersey. Born December 7, 1913 in Dublin, Ireland, Lucy was predeceased by her husband James and their beloved daughter Rose (Collins) Mee. Lucy was a well-respected member of the Sussex County community who lived a happy and fulfilled life. Lucy and James immigrated to America from Ireland in 1957 with two of their children, Rose and Mary, where Lucy became a lifelong housewife who enjoyed bowling, shopping and bingo. Lucy was a pioneer resident at Knoll Heights Village in Sparta, N.J., where she resided until her move to Andover Subacute.

Lucy was a lifelong Catholic and a parish member of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha RC Church whose members ministered to her faithfully. Lucy is survived by two of her daughters, Mary Austin and Lucy Dryer, six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and the friends and caretakers who became extended members of her family.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Lucy’s name to Andover Subacute and Rehab, Building 1 Residence Fund, 1 O’Brien Lane, Andover, NJ, 07821. Arrangements are under the direction of the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871.