Teresa Collins

Biography Franklin, NH Teresa A. (Rayno) Collins, 58, of Franklin, died peacefully at home after a long illness on Jan. 12, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends . She was born in Laconia on Oct. 3, 1956 the daughter of Donald R. Rayno and Doris (Paquette) Rayno. Teresa was a lifetime resident of Franklin and a graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1974. She later studied culinary arts through NH College and other courses. She was formerly employed as a dietician at The Golden Crest in Franklin and later with the Head Start Program. Teresa enjoyed entertaining and especially enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters. She was a communicant of St. Gabriel Parish in Franklin. Family members include her husband, James C. Collins, Sr., of Franklin, her daughter, Lynn Laflamme and her husband Marc of Northfield, her grandchildren, Ava and Brielle Laflamme, her mother, Doris Rayno of Franklin, stepson James C. Collins, Jr and his wife Karen of Knoxville, TN, step grandchildren, James C. Collins III and Hayden Collins, 2 sisters: Marie MacMartin of Franklin and Jean Lawrence of CA, 2 brothers: Andrew T. Rayno and James J. Rayno, both of MD, and nieces and nephews. Teresa was predeceased by her father, Donald Rayno who died in 2005. A funeral Mass celebrating Teresa's life will be held Friday, Jan.16, 2015 at 11:00 an in St. Paul Church. Spring burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visiting hours will be private. Donations in memory of Teresa may be made to Franklin VNA and Hospice, 75 Chestnut St., Franklin, NH 03235. For directions and an online guestbook, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com