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Bonnie L. (Collins) Graham, 77, of Avon most of her life, passed away September 30, 2026 at Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Brockton to the late Margaret D. (Hylen)(Collins) Bissonnette and Leroy A. Collins, she graduated from Avon High School. Bonnie worked at Herman's and Christy's, and then for Franklin Sports for 30 years until retirement. In past years she was a member in bowling leagues and she enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing, boating and going to the beach. She is deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her positive nature and beautiful spirit. Bonnie was the beloved wife of Stephen Graham for 56 year, loving mother of Stephanie and her husband Adam Goldsmith, dear "Grammy" of Casey Goldsmith, all of Avon, sister of Carl Collins and his wife Joanne of Pennsylvania, Jay Bissonnette of Lakeville and the late Wendy Topping, Dennis Collins, Michael Collins and Cindy Petti, and an aunt of several nieces and nephews.
All are welcome to calling hours Thursday October 8th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, her funeral Friday October 9th at 10 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Church in Avon and burial at St. Michael Cemetery in Avon. Those wishing, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St. West Bridgewater MA 02379.
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Old Colony Hospice and Palliative Care
321 Manley St., West Bridgewater MA 02379
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