She raised her family in Harwinton where she enjoyed golfing, reading and especially the bringing together of family and friends.She is survived by her sister, Rita Fletcher of Southington; brother, Daniel Collin and wife MaryAnn of New Britain; sister, Charlene France and husband Stuart of Eastham, Mass.; sister, Debra Nelson and husband Robert of Mashpee, Mass.; and brother, James Collin and wif