Doris Marie (Kieffer) Collins, age 85, of New Hartford, NY passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Doris was born in Utica, NY on January 21, 1932. She was the daughter of George and Kathleen (Corsette) Kieffer. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names in Rome, NY. Doris was quite proficient in playing the piano. In her senior year under the sponsorship of Sister Flavianna, she gave a recital which was well received by many friends and family. Doris was employed at Blue Cross/Blue Shield for nine years. On July 12, 1958, Doris was united in marriage to John F. Collins at Sacred Heart Church, Utica. They shared 55 years together until John passed away on February 7, 2013. Together they raised four children providing them with a loving and caring home. She was a devoted wonderful mother and grandmother whose family was most important to her. Once her children were grown, Doris became a home care provider, a job she enjoyed for over 30 years working for Visiting Nurse Assoc., St. Elizabeth's Home Care, Kimberly Quality Care and most recently Caregivers. She provided the utmost care to her clients with kindness and compassion and one could only hope for someone like her to care for them. She also ventured out with her daughter, Jill, and purchased “The Little Gazebo” Gift Shop in New Hartford, which she truly enjoyed. Family get togethers were cherished. She enjoyed many wonderful years on their boat with friends and family and looked forward to their winter trips to Florida. She also enjoyed playing bridge, crossword puzzles, reading, senior classes at SUNY and the occasional trip to the Casino. Doris was a very strong and proud woman. She always saw the good in everything and handled it with grace and dignity, including this devastating illness. Doris leaves behind three daughters, Sheila and (Anthony) Farda, Jill and (Gordon) Bush and Christine and (Michael) Revere, a son, John and (Lisa) Collins Jr.,; eight grandchildren, Anthony Farda, Christina and Shane Walker, Ryan and Nicole Bush, Brian and Stephen Revere, Tiffani and Taylor Collins; five great grandchildren, Arianna, Mason, Victoria, Brielle and Brooklynn. She also leaves behind a brother, John Kieffer, with whom she shared many special times. Doris leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins along with many friends including, Jean O'Neal, and her bridge group, Bea Nunno, Ann Stone, Sandra Kehrli and Lori Einstein. Doris was predeceased by a sister Patricia Borrill in 1981. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 9:15 from the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St. Utica and at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John's Church, Utica. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday from 4 - 7. The family would like to thank Dr. DeTraglia and the staff at the Regional Cancer Center and the nurses at Hospice for all the care given to Doris.