She enjoyed life and all it had to offer
Linda D. (Hoyle) Collins of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 30th at 71 years of age.
Linda was born in Lowell on January 21, 1955. As a young girl, she traveled throughout the world as a member of a military family as her father was serving.
She attended elementary school in Puerto Rico and later moved to Germany where she attended and graduated from high school.
When she became an adult and started her own family, she settled in East Boston where she remained a proud longtime resident. Aside from being a mother and raising her family, she also worked as a legal secretary for several law firms throughout her career.
Linda was very well-traveled as young girl, and she grew an interest and enjoyment in seeing new places which she carried into her adulthood. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren, and was most happy in the company of family and friends. Linda enjoyed life and all it had to offer. She was always happy and maintained a positive attitude regardless of what she might have been going through.
The former wife of the late David W. Collins and the devoted mother of Erika Collins of Nashua, New Hampshire and David Collins of Newton, Massachusettsl she was the cherished grandmother of David and Andrew Collins and the dear sister of Steve Hoyle of Lowell.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Polcari’s Restaurant, 92 Broadway, Saugus on Saturday, August 22nd from 5 to 9 p.m.
To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere.