Victoria B. Collins (Vickie), 68 of Foxboro Mass, formerly a long-time resident of Mansfield passed away  on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 after a valiant fight with cancer at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Ms. Collins was born in New York; She was the daughter of the late Mary Souza and Francis Collins.  

She worked for Robert Allen textiles, in Mansfield, MA. for over 15 years and then the Hilco company, in Plainville, MA. For 11 years before her recent retirement. She enjoyed anything having to do with art, color, nature, the beach, and spending time with family and friends.  

Some of Vickie’s favorite pastimes were drawing, painting, gardening, listening to music, attending jazz festivals, going to local art festivals and spending time with her grandchildren. Vickie looked forward to every holiday adding fun and zest to every single one of them. Family members have always looked  forward to special traditions carried on for years such as: an annual egg hunt and games to win prizes at  Easter, baking anisette cookies and gifts on top of gifts at Christmas. She also enjoyed time with her friends at the Newport jazz festivals and the Hampton Beach sandcastles. She enjoyed road trips to Plymouth, Maine, and New Hampshire. 

Vickie is survived by: her two daughters, Tanya Hannon and her husband Mark of Foxborough, MA, and  Toni Bingel Pied and her husband David of Gardiner, Maine. Her seven grandchildren Kyle, Sam, Liam,  Benjamin, and Charlotte Hannon, and Samuel and Sawyer Pied. She also leaves behind two devoted  brothers Richard Collins and his wife Adele of Plymouth, MA. And Edward Collins and his wife Sheri of  Monmouth, Maine. As well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

Vickie touched the lives of so many. She was a devoted mother, vovo, auntie, sister, and friend. Her  daughters encourage you to take time to walk in nature or take a spontaneous road trip, and enjoy  every color and sound the world has to offer in memory of their mother. Treasure your time with loved ones.  

A memorial service and celebration of life for Ms. Collins will be held on Thursday, November 10th, 9:00- 11:00 AM at Boston Cremation 115 N Main St, Mansfield, MA. (Formally Bolea Amici Funeral Home). A  reception to follow will be held at the Mansfield Elks Lodge, 140 N Main St, Mansfield MA. Relatives and  friends are cordially invited to attend.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Victoria’s name, to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, to  support research in the prevention and treatment of Ovarian Cancer.  

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