Deborah L. Collins, 61, of Wayland, died Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston.
Born in Newton, she was the daughter of Letisia (Tucceri) Collins of Needham and the late John Collins.
She is survived by her son Oscar Otero of Natick, her longtime partner Oscar Otero Sr. of Framingham, four brothers, Thomas Collins and his wife, Jeanine, of Cape Coral, FL, John Collins and his wife, Carolyn, of Natick, Angelo Collins and his wife, Maureen, of Wickford, RI, and Niel Collins and his wife, Karen, of Raymond, New Hampshire, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Deborah worked as Supervisor at Digital Equipment Corporation for many years. She was known for her kindness and friendly nature, and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, especially of Tom Brady.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Deborah’s life on Wednesday, March 1st, at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, at Natick Common.
Visitation beginning at 5:00 P.M. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Drive Suite 101, Natick, MA 01760 or to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston MA, 02215.