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      Thelma L. (Collins) Jodoin, 80

HAVERHILL, MA

Thelma L. (Collins) Jodoin, 80 of Haverhill, died Friday, May 9 at Merrimack Valley Hospital after being stricken ill suddenly at her home.

Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of the late Martin J. and Alice M. (Hutt) Collins and lived here all of her life. She attended Haverhill public schools and Haverhill High School. Mrs. Jodoin was employed as a presser at the former Cleary’s Cleaners in Haverhill for over twenty years.

She was born with a natural musical talent. Self taught, she played the guitar and organ, and was gifted with a beautiful voice. She was a member of the Comedy Masque Review, where she showcased her talents for many years. Her finest talent however, was that as a homemaker for her beloved husband of almost sixty years.

She leaves her husband, Albert Jodoin, of Haverhill, three brothers, Mahlon A. Collins and his wife, Lois, of Huntsville, AL, Leonard E. Collins and his wife, Pauline, of Lakeland, FL, and Martin R. Collins, of Haverhill, a sister Avis J. “Dolly” Ragust, of Haverhill and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Mildred A. Emerson in 2002.

Friends and family are respectfully invited to call on Tuesday at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home 486 Main St. (Rte 125) Haverhill from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral services will take place in the funeral home on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Arrangements are under the direction of Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home 486 Main St.(Rte 125) Haverhill.

Directions to Kevin Comeau Funeral Home