TAUNTON – Christine A. “Bubba” (Collins) Barboza, wife of the late Anthony Barboza and life partner of Marie G. “Scotty” Scott, died at her Taunton home on July 18, 2015.
She was 70 years old.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late William Q.P. and Emily C. (Barros) Collins.
Educated in Taunton schools, she later worked as a stitcher for the former Rennie Curtain Factory.
She retired from B & J Manufacturing in 2007.
A communicant of St. Anthony Church, Bubba enjoyed Cape Cod, dining out, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She camped at Knight & Look Campground in Rochester for the past 28 years.
In addition to her partner of thirty-eight years, she leaves a daughter, Ann Marie Nelson of New Bedford; two grandchildren, Miranda and Myles Nelson of New Bedford; a sister, Mary Jane McNulty of Pawtucket; a brother, Kenneth Collins of Swansea; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late William, Charles, Walter and Paul Collins, and the late Marion Costa.
Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, July 24th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, July 23rd from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.