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Shirley Collins

Female - Bef 2009


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Shirley Collins (daughter of Charles Richard Soulia and Margaret Allen); died Bef Oct 2009.

    Shirley — ? Gibson. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Chrystal Gibson

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Richard Soulia was born 9 Aug 1925, Rutland, , Vermont, United States; died 7 Oct 2009, Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, United States; was buried 10 Oct 2009, St. Mary's Cemetery, Fair Haven, , Vermont, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Between 1953 and 1988, East Hartford, , Connecticut, United States; employee of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine Corp
    • Misc: Oct 2009; has 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren
    • Obituary: 9 Oct 2009, Rutland, , Vermont, United States; Rutland Herald

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    Obituary

    FAIR HAVEN — Charles Richard Soulia, 84, of Colchester, Conn., and formerly of Fair Haven, died Oct. 7, 2009, at Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, after a long illness.
    He was born in Rutland Aug. 9, 1925, the son of Henry and Emma (Richard) Soulia.
    He was a 1943 graduate of Fair Haven High School.
    After graduation, Mr. Soulia enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a combat veteran of World War II and honorably discharged at the rank of corporal.
    He retired in 1988 after 35 years of employment at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine Corp. in East Hartford, Conn.
    He was a former member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church in Fair Haven and a member of the machinist union and American Legion Post 49 in Fair Haven.
    Mr. Soulia was an avid fisherman and hunter.
    Survivors include his wife, Margaret E. (Allen) Soulia of Colchester, Conn.; six children, William Collins of Lebanon, Conn., Peter Soulia of Uncasville, Conn., Joseph Soulia of Fair Haven, Mary Radway, Christine Lamprey and Kathleen Petro, all of Colchester, Conn.; a sister, Norma Fish of Fair Haven; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
    He was predeceased by a daughter, Shirley Gipson; two sisters, Connie Argo and Joyce Sanderson, and a brother, James Soulia.
    The graveside service with full military honors will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in St. Mary's Cemetery in Fair Haven with the Rev. James Lawrence, pastor of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church, officiating.
    There will be no calling hours.
    Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church, 10 Washington St., Fair Haven, VT 05743.
    Arrangements are under the direction of the Durfee Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Fair Haven.

    Charles — Margaret Allen. Margaret (daughter of Ernest N Allen and Isabelle Brawley) was born 9 Jun 1934, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died 16 Aug 2012, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States; was buried 21 Aug 2012, New Saint Andrew Cemetery, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaret AllenMargaret Allen was born 9 Jun 1934, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (daughter of Ernest N Allen and Isabelle Brawley); died 16 Aug 2012, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States; was buried 21 Aug 2012, New Saint Andrew Cemetery, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States; Certified Nurses Aide
    • Census: 1 Apr 1940, Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    • Misc: Aug 2012; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer Hein, Michelle Cooper, Douglas Collins, Heather and Wayne Radway, Shane and Meredith Soulia, Frankie and Kathryn Lamprey and Jeffrey, Taylor and Sydney Petro and Chrystal Burleigh; six great grandchildren, William Hein, Julie and Wyatt Cooper and Dillon, Samantha and Peyton Soulia
    • Obituary: 18 Aug 2012, Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; Hartford Courant

    Notes:

    Census:
    5 in 1940 census

    Obituary:

    Obituary

    SOULIA, Margaret (Allen)

    Margaret "Maggie" (Allen) Soulia, 78, of Colchester, widow of the late Charles R. Soulia, passed away Thursday (August 16, 2012) at the Middlesex Hospital in Middletown surrounded by her loving family. Born June 9, 1934 in Boston, MA, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Isabelle (Brawley) Allen, Sr. A dedicated caregiver, Maggie worked as a Certified Nurses Aide at the former Colchester Convalescent Home (now Harrington Court GHC) in Colchester for nearly 40 years. She also served as caterer for both the Colchester Police and State Police Troop K for 14 years. In her spare time, she loved creating silk floral arrangements as well as gardening, especially cross-breeding irises. But most importantly, she was a loving, patient and devoted Angel on earth to so many - and will live in their hearts forever. Survivors include six children, Mary Radway and her fiancé, Robert McDaniel, Christine and Frank Lamprey and Kathleen and Ron Petro, all of Colchester, William and Debi Collins of Lebanon, Peter and Debi Soulia of Taftville and Joseph Soulia and Donna Gervais of Tinmouth, VT; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer Hein, Michelle Cooper, Douglas Collins, Heather and Wayne Radway, Shane and Meredith Soulia, Frankie and Kathryn Lamprey and Jeffrey, Taylor and Sydney Petro and Chrystal Burleigh; six great grandchildren, William Hein, Julie and Wyatt Cooper and Dillon, Samantha and Peyton Soulia; two siblings and their spouses, Ernest and Janet Allen, Jr. of So. Windsor and Judith and Darcy Loussier of Alaska; and numerous extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by a daughter, Shirley Collins Gibson and a sister, Shirley Stevens.
    Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday directly at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Ave., Colchester. Burial will follow in the New St. Andrew Cemetery, Colchester. The family would like to extend their most sincere thanks to the staff of both the 5th Floor and CCU at Middlesex Hospital for the incredible care that they provided. In recognition, they encourage that donations be made to Middlesex Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent St., Middletown 06457. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.

    Children:
    1. William Collins
    2. Mary Soulia
    3. Christine Soulia
    4. Kathleen Soulia
    5. Peter Soulia
    6. Joseph Soulia
    7. 1. Shirley Collins died Bef Oct 2009.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Ernest N Allen was born 12 Jan 1908, Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (son of Ernest Albert Allen and Margaret MacGillivary); died 14 Mar 1987, Middleton, , Connecticut, United States; was buried , New Saint Andrew Cemetery, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 15 Jan 1910, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    • Occupation: Apr 1940, Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; meat clerk in market
    • Census: 1 Apr 1940, Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    • Occupation: Mar 1987; meat cutter for Ben & Leos Supermarket
    • Residence: Mar 1987, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States

    Notes:

    Census:
    32 in 1940 census

    Ernest — Isabelle Brawley. Isabelle was born 13 Aug 1906, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 17 Oct 1995; was buried , New Saint Andrew Cemetery, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Isabelle Brawley was born 13 Aug 1906, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 17 Oct 1995; was buried , New Saint Andrew Cemetery, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Apr 1940, Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

    Notes:

    Census:
    33 in 1940 census

    Children:
    1. Ernest Allen was born CA 1933, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died Bef May 2018.
    2. 3. Margaret Allen was born 9 Jun 1934, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died 16 Aug 2012, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States; was buried 21 Aug 2012, New Saint Andrew Cemetery, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States.
    3. Judith Allen was born CA 1937, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died Bef May 2018.
    4. Shirley Allen was born , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died Bef Aug 2012.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Ernest Albert Allen was born Abt Jan 1881, Lot 27, , Prince Edward Island, Canada (son of William P Allen and Eliza Jane Strang); died 27 Nov 1908, Waltham, , Massachusetts, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 4 Apr 1881, Lot 27, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
    • AltBirth: 8 Jan 1882, , , Prince Edward Island, Canada
    • Occupation: Jun 1905, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; plumber
    • Occupation: Jan 1908, Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; plumber
    • Occupation: Nov 1908; a plumber

    Notes:

    Census:
    3 months (3/12) in 1881 census

    Died:
    Name: Ernest Allen
    Death date: 27 Nov 1908
    Death place: Waltham,,Massachusetts
    Gender: Male
    Race or color (expanded): White
    Age in years: 26
    Estimated birth year: 1882
    Birthdate: 1882
    Birthplace: Prince Edward Island, Canada
    Marital status: Married
    Spouse's name:
    Father's name: William Allen
    Mother's name: Eliza J Strang
    Film number: 2257591
    Digital GS number: 4282972
    Image number: 01636
    Reference number: 320
    Collection: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841 - 1915

    Ernest married Margaret MacGillivary 28 Jun 1905, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Margaret was born CA 1880, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Margaret MacGillivary was born CA 1880, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Jun 1905, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; employed in watch factory
    • Occupation: Jan 1910, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; employee in watch factory
    • Census: 15 Jan 1910, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

    Notes:

    Census:
    30 in 1910 census, widow, 1 child, 1 living, residing with brother Angus McGillvary

    Children:
    1. 6. Ernest N Allen was born 12 Jan 1908, Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 14 Mar 1987, Middleton, , Connecticut, United States; was buried , New Saint Andrew Cemetery, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States.


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