Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts up until the 1970s, she moved her and her five children to New Hampshire where she spent the rest of her life. She lived a relatively simple life and enjoyed watching her beloved Red Sox and Bruins. She eventually got to see both teams win the World Series and Stanley Cup, which was truly a highlight of her life. She also enjoyed her Game Show Network, which she often knew the answers before the clues were given. She had a huge love for music, mostly country and the 50s and 60s, which she shared with her siblings throughout the years. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of being in the company of the Collins family, you know this to be true. (Break out the spoons!)
Dottie was sharp tongued, witty and had her twist of humor, which often caught people off guard. During her lifetime, she held many positions throughout her career. Upon moving to New Hampshire, she worked for the Nashua Telegraph and later obtained employment at Kollsman Instruments in Merrimack, NH. She worked overnights at Wal-Mart, where she found much joy until she retired.
She lived her later years enjoying life’s simple pleasures, especially daily phone calls with her family and friends. (She had the gift of gab!) Dottie has touched the lives of many people over the years and she will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
Dottie is survived by her four children, Johnny Bureau of Concord, NH, Kathi Dustin and her fiancé Michael Lawruk of Hudson, NH, Erik Adams and his wife Robin of Londonderry, NH and Robert (Bob) Bureau of Merrimack, NH; three sisters, Barbara “Bobbie” McKinnon, Judy Monteiro, Susie Frongillo and her husband Robert; brother, Davis “Sonny” Collins and his wife Roberta; eleven grandchildren, Blair, Brandon, Brittanie, Blake, Krystal, Brianna, Skylah, Andrew, Ashley, Jesse, Jaden, Thomas and Liam; twenty-two grandchildren; three grand-doggies, Jazmin, Willy and Cosmo; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Dottie is predeceased by her daughter, Linda Gomez; sisters, Elizabeth “Tootsie” and her husband Bob Maher and Virginia and her husband Raymond Fyler, brothers Ritchie Collins, Steve Collins and Walter Collins; brother-in-laws, Frank McKinnon and Monty Monteiro.
Calling hours for Dorothy will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at McHugh Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 283 Hanover St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McHughFuneralHome.com for the Collins family.
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