BORN

1954

DIED

2011

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Waring Sullivan Cherry Place Funeral and Cremation Service

178 Winter Street

Fall River, Massachusetts

Shirley Barboza Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 2, 2011.

Shirley A. (Collins) Barboza, age 57 of Fall River, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Charles Barboza to whom she had been married for 38 years.

Born in Newport, RI, the daughter of the late William J. Collins Sr. and Anne Marie (Sullivan) Collins, she was a graduate of the former Sacred Hearts Academy in Fall River. Mrs. Barboza has been employed as a Sales Associate with Home Depot for the past seven years.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters Christie-Lynn Farias of Boston and Melissa Anikieva and her husband Paveo of Lakeland, FL; two grandchildren Marissa and Joshua Farias; six brother s and sisters Patricia Collins-Guilmette of Harrisburg, PA, William J. Collins Jr., of Marrietta, GA, Margaret M. Collins of So. Dartmouth, Joseph M. Collins of Marrietta, GA, Anne M. Collins of Fall River and Elizabeth V. Long of Rumford, RI and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late James J. Collins.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 9am from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT CHERRY PLACE 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by her funeral mass at 10am in Notre Dame Church 529 Eastern Ave., Fall River. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8pm. Burial will be private. For directions or to send a tribute visit: www.waring-sullivan.com

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October 11, 2011

I will be forever moved and inspired by just how many people were touch by my sister. I was overwhelmed by the genuine sorrow suffered by those who knew her. I am forever blessed to have so many wonderful memories. I will miss you Shirley and I will think of you, Jim, Mom, and Dad everyday for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my sister, I love you. Bill

October 5, 2011

Linda Brogan

Shirley, how I wish I would have taken a moment to stop and say hello during my last trip home. I will miss your funny stories and infectious laughter. Rest in peace my friend.

October 5, 2011

Becky Botelho

I am so sorry for your loss...My thoughts are with you and your family...My husband worked with her mom...and I knew her daughter from school...God bless.

October 5, 2011

Dave Williams & family

To the Barboza family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. She is now an Angel watching over her loved ones. May God Bless all of you.

October 4, 2011

Dear Shirly rest in peace love and prayers Joyce

October 4, 2011

gee cidade

Never met any one so kind and giving you truly are an angel Shirley and it was my honor to know you rest in peace sweetie. Gee and Paulina

October 4, 2011

Sherry Clarke

Dear Beth and Family,

We're so very sorry on the loss of your dear sister Shirley. Please know that you're in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.

With our most heartfelt condolences,
Sherry and Donald

October 4, 2011

I am sincerely sorry for the loss of Shirley Barboza, she will be missed in our hearts..my previous friend at the Home Depot, and deeply sad for her two grandchildren Marissa and Joshua, God bless them............. G.J.

October 4, 2011

Charlie and family.... be secure in knowing that Shirley is now resting comfortably in the arms of our precious Lord. May you feel His presence and peace at this difficult time. God Bless you all Judi (friend from B's Nest).

October 4, 2011

Liz Jansen

I would like to give my condolences to Shirley Family so sorry for your loss Shirley was the wonderful person so friendly to me & i always us to say hello every time i seen her & she always with a smile & she always said hello i remember her in Bingo too just great memories of Thursday night bingo Rest in Peace Shirley she will be sadly missed.

October 3, 2011

Pauline Dequanne

Thinking of you my dear friend Anne (Collins and Barboza family:

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.May she rest in peace.

October 3, 2011

Jean (Picard) Melia

Rest in peace, my dear old friend. Charlie,
stay strong her love and spirit will guide
you and her loving family.

October 3, 2011

hi charlie

thinking of you in your time of loss. stay strong

gene gagne

October 3, 2011

Anne Marie Nadeau

Shirley was one of the best people I had the priviledge to know. No one can beat her kindness and generosity and wonderful humor. She was always there to listen, lend a shoulder to cry on and try to cheer you up at the end. I will miss her dearly. My sympathy to all. She truely has a place in heaven. God Bless her.

October 3, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

October 3, 2011

Jan Clarke

"Shirley, I'll always remember the laughs and good times you provided all of us in the bowling league. I will also remember you as a loving and caring person and I am so blessed to have been just a small part of your life."

October 3, 2011

Charlie
You have been in our thoughts everyday at Allied. I would like to give you my deepest condolences. She was much too young to die but she is in a much better place. Tom Del Santo

October 3, 2011

Normand & Irene Dube

Please accept our condolences at this time of great sorrow. Although words are never enough,We know that Shirley walks with the lord and has a place in heaven.Shirley will be truly be missed. Your family will always and forever be in our prayers.

Normand and Irene Dube

October 3, 2011

Doris Blackledge

Dear Beth and Family
My heart goes out to you and your family at the loss of someone you hold dear. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

October 3, 2011

Jane Andrade-Schultz

I am so sorry to hear of her passing,she was a wonderful woman and a great co-worker I worked with her at the Taunton store at the service desk, she started working there, she was always so gentle and nice, I wish the family my condolences. Rest in peace my friend

October 3, 2011

barbara benjamin

To my dearest Shirley,you always made life and work a happier place to be when you were there. I will miss your laughter,joy and always a strong word of advice. God took you from us to soon because he needed some of the joy and laughter you shared with us on earth to echo through the golden gates of heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with your family ,my they always hear that laughter and memories that you have shared. I will miss you! Barbara

October 3, 2011

Beth, Maggie and family,

My deepest condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time.........very sorry about Shirley and hope that your memories and the love of your family will help you at this time. It has been a very tough year for your family and I pray that you will find some peace.

Donna Horlbogen

October 3, 2011

Stephen Fiola

An amazing and beautiful person! God bless you Shirley.

October 3, 2011

Jim & Joan Smith

Shirley, you always brightened our day whenever we saw you. Always had a smile for us and shared a good laugh. You will be missed, but we know you are at peace with your mom, dad and Jim.

October 3, 2011

Matthew Travers

RIP my love Shirley I hope now that your in heaven you will stop and relax... I'm keeping the Barboza/Collins family in my prayers

October 2, 2011

Lindsey

To my Shirley Birley... I will miss you. You have touched so many lives. R.I.P I will keep your family in my prayers

October 2, 2011

Robin Constancia

Shirley, soar all the way to perfect peace my friend.You have earned your wings.I will miss you!

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