Jacqueline K. Collins, 61 of Malden, died unexpectedly on Thursday at home.
Born in Tucson, Arizona, she lived in Malden for the past 6 years and formerly of Cambridge. Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Helen (Lafferty) and Joseph and the Oleffe Sr.
Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Collins Sr. Devoted mother of Lawrence Collins Jr., Jackie Collins both of Malden, Christine Collins of Lowell, and the late Tammy Collins. Survived by 7 loving grandchildren and 1 loving great grandson. Sister of Richard Oleffe, Debbie Oleffe both of Lowell and the late Joseph Oleffe Jr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and her caregiver Cathy Miller.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Friday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.