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Joanne E. (O’Neil) Collins of Natick, formerly of Waban, passed away on July 1, 2026. She was born in Newton on June 19, 1936, to the late Bennet and Esther O’Neil of Auburndale. Beloved wife for 58 years to the late John T. Collins, Esq. Devoted mother of John T. Collins, Jr. and Gregory B. Collins both of Natick and the late Theodore J. Collins of Newburyport. Mother-in-law of Jennifer Collins of Sudbury. Sister of the late Ruth Kenney, Eleanor Mulhern and Bennet O’Neil, Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting Hour in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street Natick Common on Friday July 10th from 8:30-9:30am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Patrick Church 44 East Central St. (Rt 135) Natick at 10am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Natick. Joanne was late member of the Windsor Club of Waban, St. Patrick Church Choir and longtime educator at Brookline High. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Joanne may be made to Good Shepherd Community Care 160 Wells Ave Newton, MA 02459. For directions and guest book please visit www.everettfuneral.com
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