Sandra K. Collyns, 51, of Wakefield, NH, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at her home. She was born on October 3, 1960 in East Derry, NH, a daughter of Katherine V. (Brown) Brooks and the late John P. Brooks, Jr. Sandra grew up at 37 Fordway in Derry, NH and was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy, Derry, Class of 1978. She was proud of becoming a CNA and enjoyed working with the residents at Hoodcroft Nursing Home in Derry. She loved poetry, especially writing poetry. Sandra was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was the consummate caretaker and her door was always open. She loved to watch Lydia dance, attending her dance recitals and seeing to it Lydia had everything she needed. She also loved her animals as much as her children.
In addition to her mother of Derry, she is also survived by her husband, Donald Collyns of Wakefield, NH, two daughters, Lydia K Collyns of Wakefield, and Karyn R. Collyns-Sargent of Center Ossipee, NH; one son, Mark B. Collyns of Wakefield, two granddaughters, Paige M. Collyns and Emma R. Collyns, two sisters, Sheila (Brooks) Evans of S. Portland, ME, and Sharon (Brooks) Cyr of Malad, ID; one brother, John A. Brooks of Derry, NH; many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Funeral services were held in the funeral home at 6:00pm with cremation to follow. Friends gathered at the Halcyon Club, 11 Central Street, Derry from 7 - 9PM following services. The family will hold private graveside services at Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry, at a later date.