Mary Teresa (Cummings) Collins of Needham, formerly of West Roxbury died on Sunday March 20 at her home. She was 64 years old. Born in Boston, Mary was a graduate of St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing. She was a nurse at the Recuperative Center in Roslindale. Mary was a Past President of the Holy Name Bernardines. Daughter of the late John and Mary (Healey) Cummings she was the mother of Patricia Wright and her husband Charles Wright of Needham and Paul Collins, Janice Samsen and James Gigliello all of West Roxbury. Sister of John and Anne Cummings of Martha’s Vineyard, Paul and Mary Ellen Cummings and Kathy and Tom Tower all of West Roxbury. Sister in law of Pat and Anthony Mercuri and James “Sonny” Collins of Dedham and Rosemarie Collins of Marshfield. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Longtime friend of Bill W. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Wednesday march 23 at 9:00 Am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Bartholomew Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations in Mary’s name may be made to The Friends of the Needham Elderly c/o Needham Council on Aging, 83 Pickering Street Needham MA 02492.