Rita C. Collins

Worcester

Rita C. (Bergeron) Collins, 84, formerly of Worcester, died Tuesday, Nov. 22 in Pleasant Bay Nursing Home, Brewster.

Her husband, Neal M. Collins died in 1971. She leaves a daughter, Susan C. Sentance of Harwich; a brother, Kenneth "Red" Bergeron of Auburn; two sisters, Marion Mangiatordi and Barbara Cabana both of Worcester; a grand-daughter; two great-grandsons; and nieces and nephews. A brother, Norman Bergeron and a sister, Phyllis Madio both of Worcester, predeceased her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Alfred and Catherine (Driscoll) Bergeron and graduated from Commerce High School.
Rita worked for the Worcester Envelope Company and the former Learners Department Store. She was a member of St. Paul's Cathedral.

The funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, from Callahan and Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's Cathedral, 15 Chatham St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A visiting time will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, from 9 to 10:30a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, St. Paul's Cathedral, 15 Chatham St., Worcester, 01609. www.callahanfay.com