FAIRHAVEN — Ann Stetson (Howard) Collis, age 87 years of Fairhaven, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a period of deÂclining health. She was the wife of the late Captain Richard G. Collis.
Born in New Bedford, Ann was the daughter of the late Leland and Almy (Booth) Howard and lived in this area all of her life.
She attended N.B. Vocational High School and for many years was a telephone operator for N.E. Tel. and Tel. and then worked for a private local answering service.
A member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Ann was a very active member and supportive in various church activities. She loved her family dearly and was very involved in their lives.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen Duke of Fairhaven; her son, James Collis of Dartmouth; grandchildren, Marcia Kennefick, Kyle and Kate Collis; and a great-grandchild, Tyler Kennefick.
She was the mother of the late Richard Collis and Patricia Kennefick.
Visitation will take place in the First Church of the Nazarene 764 Hathaway Road, NB on THURSÂDAY March 20th from 5-6:30 p.m., followed by her funeral services at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be on SATURDAY MARCH 22nd at 10:00 a.m. in River-side Cemetery in Fairhaven.
It is suggested remembrances be made in Ann's name to the church rebuilding fund.