It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna M. (Salvati) Collins, 66, who entered eternal life on October 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Quincy, she was raised and educated in Weymouth. She was a resident of Quincy and Hull before settling in Hanover 25 years ago.
Mrs. Collins was a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and worked as an Architectural Drafter within the construction industry. Beloved wife of William J. Collins, devoted mother of Angela M. (Salmon-Collins) Falvey and her husband Joseph of Halifax, and loving Nonna to Teddy, Emily and Sean. Donna was an intelligent, authentic, trustworthy, insightful, quick-witted, proud Italian American, with a kind, compassionate and forgiving heart. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, drawing, reading, puzzles, camping, sewing, and was famously known to be able to do anything with fabric. Above all else, Donna was a faithful Christian who passionately took care of her family.
Donna was predeceased by her devoted parents Theodore and Elena Salvati. She was a loving sister to Elena McPherson of South Carolina, John Salvati of Connecticut and Theodore Salvati Jr. of Weymouth. Relatives and friends are invited to the memorial visiting hours being held at the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home on 100 Washington St. in Weymouth on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 3 to 6PM. Relatives and friends are invited to the memorial visiting hours at the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home 100 Washington St. Weymouth on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 3 to 6 PM. If desired, donations may be made in Donna’s memory to the American Lung Association 75 Francis St. Boston, 02115
Billy, Angela and Family,
Pete and I are so sorry for your loss. Donna was such an amazing person and had such a kind heart, she will be greatly missed. Our yard is full of flowers and plants that she gave us so she will be with us forever. We love you and are thinking of you.