Barbara Collins

February 24, 1964 - January 24, 2022

Barbara Collins, age 57 of Methuen passed away on January 24, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Barbara was born in Methuen on February 24, 1964 to the late Amos A. Poulin and her mother Rita (Cavanaugh) Poulin. She was a graduate of Methuen High School. Barbara worked for the IRS for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and taking day trips. Barbara also adored her pet cat, Patches. Barbara is survived by her former beloved husband Raymond Collins, her brother Kenneth Poulin and his wife Karen, her mother Rita Poulin, nephews Christopher Poulin, Dustin Poulin and his wife Joelle, and Ryan Poulin and his wife Natalia, 1 great niece and 1 great nephew. She was predeceased by her late brother Donald Poulin and her late sister Donna Poulin. Friends and guests are invited to call on Sunday, January 30, 2022 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. Methuen. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery of Lawrence. For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website, www.pollardfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Judes Childrens Hospital in Barbara’s name. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Collins and Poulin Families.