Donna Lee Collins
September 29, 1955 ~ July 4, 2023
Resided in:
Whitefield, New Hampshire
Whitefield, NH - Donna L Collins (Randall), 67, of Whitefield, New Hampshire, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Waterboro after a yearlong battle with cancer.
She was born in Sanford Maine, on September 29, 1955, the daughter of Harold and Gladys (Rand) Randall. She grew up in Lebanon, Maine where she graduated from Noble High School. Donna worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, eventually relocating to the Washington Navy Yard where she was a budget financial analysis retiring in 2013 with 37 years of government service. She was able to travel to many naval activities around the world with her favorite destination being Honolulu, Hawaii. Donna married Francis Dick Collins in 1997 and they shared 26 years of marriage.
Donna was an avid antique and treasure hunter and could often be spotted studying the markings of antique pottery and glass up and down the east coast. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Donna is survived by her husband, Francis R. Collins, Jr.; her mother, Gladys Randall; her sister, Lois Robertshaw and her husband Alan; Her brother Jon Randall; her children, Jason Webber and his wife, Christine and Jaime Griffin and her husband, Joseph and Richard Collins and his wife Jennifer; her grandchildren, Hannah and Mason Collins, Kyle and Jasmine Webber and Samuel and Tiaylah Griffin; and many nieces and a nephew.
There will be a Memorial service at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the service.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Maine Honor Flight. https://www.honorflightmaine.org/
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My heart goes out to Jaime and all the family. Deepest condolences to Dick.
Donna was my coworker and friend – we met very early in my time at the shipyard. She was the best to work with and always had a smile. She taught me from the beginning how to be a shipyard worker. Donna you will be greatly missed.
I’m so very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was a lovely person.
I offer her family and friends my deepest sympathies.
Denise Nemeth-Greenleaf
Every time I see a tufted titmouse at my bird feeder, I will think of Donna. The first time I met her, we had lunch at her house after cross country skiing and she called the tufted titmice at her bird feeders “TTM’s” – I still call them that to this day.
I’ve known Donna since the early ’90’s and she was always an absolute pleasure to be around. Dick and Donna always extended the utmost in hospitality when I would visit their area for work, and I spent many weekends and vacations enjoying their friendship and company. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Dick, you have our love and prayers.
Dick, my deepest condolences. Donna was one special lady, and she enriched my life.
patient, helpful, dedicated, funny, family first, compassion ate, hard work ethic.
I met Donna at PNS when I joined her department. She was responsible for much of the Production Department budget. A huge responsibility. She was patient and I learned a lot from her. She had a great sense of humor that some didn’t know
Most importantly I learned to tell if someone was “raiding”.I missed her when she left. We will all miss her. Rest in peace Donna.
My condolences to her husband and family. Donna was a gentle soul who treated people with patience and kindness. I admired her.
I met Donna when I was hired in her department. She taught me so much about budget and kept a close eye on me. She was so patient and kept me up to date (if Mr. C was raiding me) Her job was horrendous but she managed. I missed her when she left. RIP Donna. You were much loved.
C
My condolences to her family.
Donna was so kind, patient and funny.
Dear Jaime & Family,
So sorry for the loss of your mom Jaime. Such nice pictures of your beautiful mom. Precious memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Margie Turner
Donna was a neighbor, friend and DAR sister.
I’m so sorry Dickie. She will greatly be missed by all that knew her. I know mom and I loved spending time with her
Our deepest sympathy to Dick and family. Mike & Sue Williams
Donna & I worked together at the Shipyard and have been friends for 49 years. We shared the love of everything Wizard Of Oz. She will be missed 💕.