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Sen. Susan Collins’ mother, a civic-minded matriarch, dies at age 96

Patricia Collins, the mother of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, has passed away at age 96. She was a longtime resident of Aroostook County and had a significant impact on public service in Maine.
In addition to her many accomplishments, Patricia Collins dedicated her time to various volunteer positions and served on numerous boards and committees. She leaves behind a legacy of public service and a large family.
Patricia Collins was born in Colombia and came to the U.S. At a young age. She settled in Maine after attending the University of Maine and went on to become the first woman elected mayor of Caribou and the first female chair of the UMaine system board of trustees.

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Sen. Susan Collins' mother, a civic-minded matriarch, dies at age 96

Patricia “Pat” Collins, a civic-minded Maine matriarch who dedicated herself to raising six children and a life of public service, has died at age 96. Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced the death of her mother on Tuesday. Pat Collins was…

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Portland Press Herald

Patricia Collins, mother of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, dies at 96

The Aroostook County resident was mother to 6 children, including Maine's senior senator.

2 months ago·Portland, United States

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Bangor Daily News

Mother of Sen. Susan Collins dies at 96

Patricia Collins, mother of U.S. Sen. Susan M. Collins and her five siblings, died Tuesday.

2 months ago·Bangor, United States

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WMTW

Patricia Collins: Caribou's first woman to be elected mayor, mother of Susan Collins dies

Patricia Collins was 96 years old.

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WCSH

Pat Collins, mother of US Sen. Susan Collins, dies at 96

Patricia "Pat" Collins had six children, wrote two cookbooks, and became an artist, photographer, and more.

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mainepublic.org

Patricia Collins, trailblazer and mother of Susan Collins, dies at 96

Pat Collins moved to the state to attend the University of Maine. She later became the first female chair of the university system's Board of Trustees, as well as the first female mayor of Caribou, where she lived the rest of her life.

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