Rochester: Eleanor Bernice Collins, 89 years, of Rochester, NY passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011. She was born in Rochester, NY, January 8, 1922 the daughter of Frederick and Teresa Bolowskie. In 1938, she married Charles Arthur Collins who completed his journey here on earth, June 10, 1974. At the time of her death, she was residing at the Wegman’s Cottages at Unity Park Ridge under the T.L.C. of the staff at cottage #300.

Eleanor’s life was about her family and children. She loved traveling and being around the water. She always knew what she wanted and enjoyed her life to the utmost. She loved to walk the Charlotte Beach and pier, Schallers Hamburgers and Abbotts custard. She possessed and shared her unconditional love for her family and anyone she touched. Always attentive, she was an amazing listener but never made judgements — what a selfless woman! She will continue to live in all of our hearts forever.

She is survived by her children, Eleanor Gail Chambers of Rochester, Charlene Karen Collins of San Antonio, Texas, Charles Arthur Collins, Jr. and his partner, Debbie of Rochester. her 9 grandchildren, Kim Leberth, Leslie Chambers, Janine Hammond, Julie Malone, Ronald Collins, Tami Collins-Dotson, Charlene Novick, Chaz Collins, & Jesse Collins. 16 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. many nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Rochester, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Charles. Friends and family wishing may make memorial contributions to Wegmans Living Center, Cottage 300, c/o Unity Health Foundation, 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626 or to Golisano Children’s Hospital, 300 East River Rd. PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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