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Ann Collins

1933 - 2024

Ann Collins obituary, 1933-2024, Colorado Springs, CO

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1933

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2024

Ann Collins Obituary

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Ann Collins
September 25, 1933
December 30, 2024

Ann Hyland Collins was born on Sept. 25, 1933 in Manhattan, New York to James and Anna Hyland and passed away on Dec 30, 2024 at home in Colo Springs where she lived for 61 years. Ann was beloved by family and friends. She was pure hearted, kind and generous to all. Ann is survived by daughter Ellen Wolfis (Steve), grandson Lucas Ross, son-in-law Scott Pierce, step-grandchildren Vanessa Wolfis (Ali Baig), Dan Wolfis (Katie), and step-great grandson Logan Wolfis. She is survived by her beloved nieces and nephew, Janis Hyland, Sandra Damron, Elaine Peary, Mary Ruth Rice, Amy Sicina (Jeff) and Ted Hyland, and their children and grandchildren. Ann was preceded in death by her daughter Kristie Collins, her parents Col. James F. and Anna Marie Hyland, and brothers James Hyland, Robert Hyland, and sister Betty Damron. Private service pending. Full tribute https://www.sciencecare.com/memorial-tributes/ann-collins

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 22, 2025.

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