Obituary of Dorothy D. Collins

Donna always went by her middle name however her full name was Dorothy Donna Collins. She passed away Thursday 11/14/2024 surrounded by her family after a long battle with Parkinson's. Donna was born 7/15/1939 to parents Jane Weaver Steele and Burnham Steele. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her first husband Ronald B Porter, a brother Roger Steele, a sister Rose Wall a sister Joann Nelson, brother-in-law Ed Nelson, brother-in-law David Porter, brother-in-law Bradley Porter and favorite nephew Allen Wall. 

Donna is survived by her second husband of 52 years Doug Collins, her son Ronald W Porter, her daughter Pamala Stone (Ron), her daughter Brenda Porter and her son Roger B Porter (Jill) and her grandchildren, granddaughter Kaley Knowlton (Bill), granddaughter Ashly Curtis (Shane), granddaughter Courtney Tetreault (David), granddaughter Lacey Stone (John), grandson Jared W. Porter (Jackie), granddaughter Sharidi Lindsey, granddaughter Makaye Tobin (James) and grandson Liam Porter. Donna also has 16 great grandchildren whom she was crazy about. Donna is also survived by her sisters Shirley Steele, Faustina Davis, Sharon Deicke and sister-in-law Doris Steele 

Donna worked in the area all her life spending most of those work years at French and Braun in Camden where she met life time friends, some famous and some infamous but she never would discuss the difference. Her biggest regret was having to retire because of her illness, she loved her work, the people she worked for and the people she worked with. She missed them all terribly. 

Donna's family would like to thank her care givers from the Sussman House home care. The nurses and helpers were the best. They were all friendly, caring, professional and gentle with Donna and her needs as well as to our own needs. Also, we would like to thank Dr Abud for his care and support during a very difficult time. 

Keeping with Donna's wishes/instructions there will not be any services for Donna. 

In lieu of flowers please support Donna's favorite pastime host. If anyone knew Donna they knew Wednesday nights were off limits for any other reason than Bingo at the Elks. The Elks support a number of community activities like distributing food baskets and sponsoring scholarships for local students. Please mark donations "Elks Bingo"" and send to Elks Lodge, PO Box 983, Rockland ME. 04841