Pauline M. Collins

Pauline ?Polly? M. Fleck Collins, 83, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's in Bethlehem. Born July 13, 1927 in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Anna Armiento Duhig and Frank Fleck. She was also preceded in death by her step father Jim Duhig. Pauline was married to the late John ?Jack? Collins for 56 years.

Pauline worked as an admission?s secretary at Lehigh University. Once her first child was born she dedicated herself to her family. She was an extremely loving woman who always put her family first and whose door was always open to her family and friends.

Pauline will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Deborah wife of Joseph Pulcini of Bethlehem, sons, Michael Collins and wife Susan of Bethlehem and Patrick J. Collins and wife Etta of West Haven, CT. She will also be remembered by her grandchildren, Michael, Mackenzie, Cara and Gregory and one great grandson, Caden.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Walter Fleck.

A viewing will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 7-9 PM. A calling hour will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 in the funeral home from 9-10 AM followed by a service at 10 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, in Bethlehem.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Pauline?s name to the VNA of St. Luke's 1510 Center Valley Parkway Bethlehem, PA 18017.