Colleen Hope McQuaide-Dunlap

Colleen Hope McQuaide-Dunlap obituary

Colleen Hope McQuaide-Dunlap

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Colleen McQuaide-Dunlap Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Givnish Funeral Home - Maple Shade on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Colleen Hope McQuaide-Dunlap, 59, passed away peacefully in her favorite place-her home-on July 28, 2025, with her beloved husband, Rick, by her side. Born on November 19, 1965, Colleen was a devoted wife to Rick Dunlap for eight wonderful years. She was a loving sister to Danny and Keith, and is predeceased by her brother Eddie. She will be deeply missed by many friends and extended family members. Colleen's early life was marked by frequent moves, creating memories in places like Fort Lauderdale, FL-where she always held fond memories-before eventually settling in New Jersey by way of Pittsburgh. Despite the changes, the constant in her life was the deep love she had for her family, especially the close bond she shared with her brothers. Colleen was known for being headstrong and unapologetically outspoken. She had a strong spirit, a loyal heart, and a fierce love for those around her. Her connection to nature brought her great joy-she loved boating, riding wave runners, kayaking, biking, hiking, and camping alongside Rick. Their adventures together, often accompanied by their beloved dog Kola, were some of her happiest moments. At home, Colleen found peace in caring for her space, taking pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment. She loved her mornings on the porch with a cup of coffee, soaking in the calm of the day. A loyal friend and a kind soul, Colleen touched the lives of many with her warmth and honesty. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, August 7th, at Givnish of Maple Shade, 600 East Main Street, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with a Life Celebration Memorial Service beginning at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Colleen's memory may be made to the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees at https://give.awanj.org/give/652202#!/donation/checkout.

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Leigh Boberick

August 1, 2025

We were truly blessed to have Colleen in our lives friend and aunt She had a spirit that was infectious. She always was a compassionate , understanding, fiercely loyal to those in her circle. We have had some amazing times together that will cherish til we meet again. I love and will miss you thunder sister .

Lisa

July 31, 2025

Colleen,
It still doesn´t feel real.
We had so much more to do.
So many shopping trips & happy hours not taken.
So many laughs not shared.
We clicked in that rare, electric way.
And I truly believed we had years ahead of us.
Now I grieve not just your absence, but the future we never got to have.
But even in that heartbreak, I feel so lucky.
Because even a short time with you was worth it.
You were my dear friend-not for long, but forever.
And I´ll hold onto what we had, with love that doesn´t fade just because time did.

PATRICIA A MCQUAIDE- SMITH

July 31, 2025

God bless you cousin...you were a remarkable woman..love and cherish all my memories of you..

Nancy VanDerslice

July 31, 2025

Colleen was a beautiful person, inside and out. With everything she was dealing with she always made it a point to asked me about my brother, who is dealing with some serious medical issues. Her thoughtfulness, caring and concern for others are, just, some of the traits I admired about her. You always knew it came from the heart. RIP Colleen. You will be missed by many.

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