Nancy L. Collins, 67, of Goffstown died December 4, 2009 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown following a long illness. She was born on February 16, 1942 in Augusta, Maine the daughter of the late Roger and Irene (Godfrey) Beaudin. She was educated at the Villa Augustina in Goffstown. Nancy was a resident of the Manchester area for many years. She worked at Osram Sylvania for many years. Nancy enjoyed traveling and going to the beach. She is survived by her son, Robert Chretien of Boise, Idaho; two daughters, Charlene Thompson of Hooksett and Cheryl Chretien of Summersville, Missouri and her two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Kelvin Collins who died August 20, 2006. Her Memorial Gathering will be held at the Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover Street on Dec. 29th from 6 to8PM. Her Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home during her gathering at 7:00PM. Donations in Nancy's name can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH 03101.