Linda was the mother of Stephen M. Collins, Hyannis, Meghan Collins Lyons and husband John E. Lyons, San Francisco, the late Christopher M. Collins, partner Donnie Bellarosa, and former wife of the late David L. Collins.
Linda was born in Grand Forks, ND and raised in Detroit Lakes, MN. She moved to Boston after graduating from nursing school at St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. She was an active member of the Orleans community for 50 years and a longtime business owner.
A memorial visitation will be held at Nickerson Funeral Home from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and a memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Broadreach Hospice or the Lower Cape Outreach. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com .
