DUBLIN, February 9, 2026 — Terri Collins, a Rathfarnham resident and cherished matriarch, has died peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was 82.
A Life Remembered: Terri Collins’ Legacy in Rathfarnham
The passing of Terri Collins marks the end of an era for a Dublin family and community.
- Terri Collins (née Murphy) died February 9, 2026, in Dublin.
- She is survived by her husband, Tom, and four daughters: Louise, Elaine, Suzanne, and Gemma.
- Reposing will be held at her home on Thursday evening, with a Requiem Mass on Friday.
- The family requests that messages of condolence be shared online.
What defined a well-lived life? For Terri Collins, it was the enduring love of her family and the connections forged within her Rathfarnham community. Her passing, announced today, leaves a void felt deeply by those who knew her.
Born Teresa Murphy, she married Tom Collins and together they raised their four daughters, Louise, Elaine, Suzanne, and Gemma. She later found immense joy in her role as grandmother to Shane, Laoise, Jack, Rachel, Lucy, Joseph, Holly, Oliver, Muireann, and Arwen, and great-grandmother to Harry, Sam, Micheál and Hannah.
She is also survived by her brothers, Noel and Joseph, and was predeceased by her brother, Jim. Her extended family, including sons-in-law Cyril, Rob, and Liam, along with numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews, mourn her loss.
Reposing will take place at her home on Ballyroan Crescent, Dublin 16 (D16 Y6T3), on Thursday evening from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A Requiem Mass will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM in The Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan. Following the Mass, she will be laid to rest at Mount Venus Cemetery, Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham.
The family has requested that those wishing to express their sympathy share messages of comfort and condolence online.
Q&A: What arrangements have been made for Terri Collins’ funeral? A Requiem Mass will be held at The Church of the Holy Spirit in Ballyroan on Friday at 10:00 AM, followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery in Rathfarnham. Reposing will be held at her home on Thursday evening from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
