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Celebrating the Life of

Margaret Anne Collins

March 4, 1942 — October 28, 2026

Funeral Service

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Grace Community Church, 214 Elm Street, Springfield

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Her Life

Margaret Anne Collins, 84, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on March 4, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the eldest of four children.

Margaret taught third grade for 35 years and never stopped being a teacher – to her children, her grandchildren and anyone who sat at her kitchen table. She loved her rose garden, Sunday crosswords and a strong cup of tea.

She will be remembered for her quiet kindness, her quick laugh and the way she made everyone feel like the most important person in the room.

Survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert; her children Thomas (Linda) and Susan; five grandchildren; and her sister Joan.

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Order of Service

Officiating · Rev. Daniel Hughes

Reception of the Body

Entrance Hymn

Opening Prayer

First Reading

Responsorial Psalm

Second Reading

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel

Homily

Prayer of the Faithful

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Holy Communion

Final Commendation

Recessional Hymn

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Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain.

Pallbearers

Thomas Collins, Michael Reed, James Collins, David Park, Andrew Collins, Paul Whitman

Honorary Pallbearers

The Springfield Elementary teaching staff

Interment

Oak Hill Cemetery, Springfield

Repast

Please join the family for a reception in the church fellowship hall following the service.

Acknowledgement

The family is deeply grateful for your prayers, cards, flowers and every act of kindness during this difficult time. Your love has carried us.

— The Collins Family

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