Mary Elizabeth Collins

Mary Elizabeth Collins, of Paoli, PA passed away on March 15, 2024, after a brief illness. Mary was the daughter of Mary C. Collins (nee Gallagher), of Paoli, PA, and preceded in death by her father, William T. Collins.

Mary is survived by her brother, John Collins and sister-in-law Cathy Collins (nee Weston) of Downingtown, PA, along with brothers Michael Collins of Malvern, PA, and Patrick Collins of Phoenixville, PA. Mary was also the doting aunt to Kate Collins of Downingtown, PA, Melissa Collins of Coatesville, PA, and John (Patrick) Collins of Downingtown, PA.

Mary was a Christmas baby, born on December 25, 1956. Mary grew up in the Paoli area before attending and graduating St. Regis College in Denver, CO. After returning to the Paoli area, Mary had a long and successful career working as a paralegal for various Philadelphia law firms and insurance companies. An avid world traveler, Mary had a great love of her Irish heritage, making numerous trips to Ireland to learn her family history and study the Gaelic language. Also, an avid animal-lover, Mary’s most prized possession was her Bernedoodle dog, Maggie.

Memorial service and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Fund for Penn Medicine