Obituary of Eulalia Sofia Collins

Amherst-Eulalia S. (Jez) Collins passed away January 28, 2020.  Born in Chicopee on May 8, 1929, she was the daughter of John and Gabriella (Motyka) Jez.  Her early life was spent in the Three Rivers section of Palmer.  Eulalia was educated in the Palmer School system and graduated from Palmer High School in 1947. She went on to further her education for two years at Gaugh's Business School and then at Springfield Conservatory of Music.  Eulalia was a charter member of the Old Historic Deerfield and worked for several attorneys and colleges in the New England states.  Eulalia has lived in Amherst since 1969 and previously resided in Vermont for 11 years.  

She will be dearly missed by her husband of 63 years, Robert, who she married in 1956. She also leaves behind her dear nephew, James Collins and his wife Alice of Belchertown and her cousin, Melinda and husband George Johnson of W.Warren along with several cousins and many nieces and nephews.  

Visitation will be held on Monday February 3 from 5-7 p.m. at Beers & Story Funeral Home in Belchertown. A funeral service will be held on February 4 at 10 am at the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Four Corners Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baystate Wing Hospital or the charity of one's choice.  For details, please visit www.beersandstory.com