ARLENE H. (PAWLOWSKI) COLLINS

69, of Cranston passed away on Thursday October 25, 2012 at the Riverview Healthcare Community, Coventry. She was the beloved wife of Gerard Collins. Born in New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Henry and Kathryn (Fullagar) Pawlowski. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving step-children Gerard J. Collins of Providence, Denise Lopardo and her husband Kenneth of Cranston, and Michael A. Collins of Providence; and her 4 grandchildren Kenneth, James, and Nicholas Lopardo, and Mathew Collins. She was the sister of Edward Pawlowski of Destin, Florida; and her cherished nieces Lisa Rossi and Gina Graziano; and close friend of Rosetta Parente. Her funeral arrangements will be private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 931 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 3004, Warwick, R.I. 02886.

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