Carolyn Louise (Allen) Mott Collins passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by so much love, on April 6th, 2021. Born on May 17th, 1950 in Brockton, MA. Carolyn was raised on her family’s beautiful West Bridgewater farm, where she and her siblings enjoyed caring for all of their animals and showing their sheep with the local 4H club. Carolyn graduated from West Bridgewater High School with the class of 1968. She performed as the lead female role in Finian’s Rainbow her senior year. Singing was always something Carolyn enjoyed over the course of her life. As a single mother of two young boys, Carolyn put herself through the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated as the class president in 1980 and with high honors to boot. She started her nursing career, working nights in the ICU at Brockton Hospital. Her diverse years in the nursing field were full of kindness and compassion. Regardless of the type of nursing she was doing at the time, her heart was full from the care and support that she so graciously offered to her patients and their families. A few years after the birth of her daughter, Carolyn enlisted and served in the Army Nurse Corps Reserves as a 2nd Lieutenant. Later, while working as a nurse at the Pilgrim Nuclear power plant, Carolyn met the love of her life, the late Gerald (Gerry) F. Collins. She was doing a routine blood draw on him, when he fainted. It was love at first faint. They were soul-mates. They were married shortly after on August 5th, 1989 and the rest is history. Although we are sad, our hearts are full from the beautiful reunion that has taken place. The lovebirds fly free, together again.
Carolyn was a strong, graceful, courageous and faith driven woman, that always led by example. An inspiration to all that knew and loved her. She is known and will always be remembered for her delicious fudge, her homemade mac n’ cheese with tomatoes, the best whoopie pies in the world, her homemade cards for every occasion adorned with her rhyming poetry and wit (“it’s true”), her kind listening ear and her ability to help her loved ones solve problems, her random acts of kindness, her warm smile, her strength that could move mountains, her vigorous faith in God and for her love and support for her abundant and plentiful family and dear friends.
She enjoyed time with her grandchildren of all ages, singing, baking, cheering on the Red Sox and the Patriots, photography, traveling, reading her bible, treating her “girls” (hens) to their daily mealworms, as well as time spent in nature; seaside in particular. She loved the ocean. Carolyn had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. Her presence was full of light and love, brightening any space, simply by being in it. Carolyn is and was the true definition of Earth Angel, blessing the lives of all that knew her.
The memory of her beautiful life will be forever held in the hearts of her parents: Bruce G. Allen and the late Geraldine M. (Shores) Allen of Plymouth; her late husband: Gerald (Gerry) F. Collins; her children: Craig Mott and Melissa Trainer, Patrick Mott and Lisa Curran, Kristin and Nicholas Faiella, all of Plymouth, MA; her step-daughters: Melanie Cherifi of New Bedford, MA, and Jaimee Collins of Fall River, MA; her grandchildren: Amber Mott, Iain McKelvey, Camille McKelvey, Jason Lindsay Jr., Noah Cherifi, Idris Cherifi, Dylan Mott, Zia Cherifi, Kolbi Mott, Nyla Collins, Will Faiella and great-grandchild, Samuel Larviee; her siblings and their spouses: Sandra and David Brogan, Stephen Allen, Peter and Marcia Allen, Linda and Linzee Brown, all of Plymouth, MA; many cherished nieces and nephews; her favorite Uncle, Arthur Shores and family; and countless family members and friends that she held dear to her. There are far too many to list here, she was one lucky lady. If she loved you, you know who you are.
Words of wisdom from Carolyn, “Always be kind!” To all of you that are able to work during this difficult time, our sweet princess Carolyn would like you to know,” Thank you for working. You are appreciated. And please stay safe.”
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, TBD. Family and friends are invited to attend and details will be posted on: www.dignitymemorial.com, where memories and condolences may also be expressed.
Carolyn and her family are forever grateful for the care, compassion, love and support from the many health care professionals who guided her throughout her courageous journey. If you wish to honor Carolyn, please consider making a gift in her memory to one of these outstanding organizations:
BID-Plymouth Cancer Center, 275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360; in honor of Dr. Debra White and her many colleagues. (www.bidplymouth.org)
NVNA and Hospice: 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061 (www.nvna.org)
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