WORCESTER-Elsie M. (Conroy) Collins, 70, of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Worcester died Thursday, November 13th in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center after being stricken ill while visiting her children here in Worcester. She leaves 3 sons, Brendan E. O’Donoghue of Cherry Valley, William J. O’Donoghue of Phoenix, AZ and Daniel J. O’Donoghue of Holden; 3 daughters, Donna Kelly of Phoenix, AZ, Kathy Asmar and Karen Collins both of Worcester; 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A sister Doris Nugent predeceased her.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Thomas F. and Alice G. (Britt) Conroy, graduated from St. Peter’s High School and lived in Worcester for most of her life before moving to Phoenix, AZ in 1985. Ms. Collins was a private duty nurses aide for many years. She will be dearly missed by her children and grandchildren.
Funeral services and burial will be private. Contributions may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688. O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue is handling the arrangements.