Elizabeth Ellen Collins Freed, 103, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Arnold W. Freed, passed away on April 13, 2025 at Elim Park.  She was born in Salisbury, CT, the youngest daughter of the late Martin and Jeanette Donahue Collins. She had a long career at SNET and retired from AT&T. After retirement Elizabeth became involved in volunteer work with her husband for Rachael's Table in New Haven. She was an avid reader and a collector of antique brass and pewter and enjoyed traveling with her husband. Elizabeth was a member of the SNET Retirement Association and a Life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

Besides her husband and parents, Elizabeth was predeceased by her siblings, Evelyn Hibbard, Anne Burns, and Martin Collins, Jr. She is survived by many great-nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth was laid to rest next to her husband in Centerville Cemetery during a private service. Arrangements were entrusted to Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden.  To send a condolence to her family, see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com .