Patricia Ann Collins

COLLINS, PATRICIA ANN, 71, our beloved beautiful mother, died peacefully in the arms of her four children, Scott, Jeannie, Carol, and
Susan on Friday, Dec. 12, 2009. Surrounded by the love of her devoted children and cherished friends, her five year battle ended with the bravery of a soldier and the grace of an angel. She touched the lives of so many with her beautiful heart and joyful spirit, profoundly leaving her mark.... her spark...in all of our lives. Words can never express the enormity of our loss..... you were the most beautiful mother and friend. We are all forever changed by your presence, as you truly left this world a brighter place because you were in it. The light and love that you emanated will continue on in us.....your after glow burning forever in our hearts. Patricia also leaves behind eight grandchildren,
Christopher, Lauren,
Alexandra, Kyle, Jamie,
Christian, Taylor and Shane; two great-grandchildren, Kyah, and Ashton; her loving older brother William Niggemeyer and all of the cherished
Niggemeyer family; her loving daughter-in-law Ann Collins and devoted son-in-laws, Jorge Franceschi and Leonard Thomas, and to all of her extended family and dear friends who she cherished and loved. With special thanks to the tireless efforts of her devoted doctors and to the loving care from Hospice of the Comforter. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to the Hospice of the Comforter. Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, 11:30 a.m., at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Winter Park.