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Lisa Collins Obituary
(BULGER), 39 passed peacefully at home on July 5th. A tireless advocate for breast cancer awareness, Lisa devoted her life to helping others with cancer.
Born on June 18, 1971, Lisa was the beloved daughter Linda Luz of Destin, FL and Stephen and Debbie Bulger of Strafford, NH and the cherished sister of Shannon (Bulger) Burdette and husband, Brian. She also leaves her precious dog,"Molly."
She was preceded in death by her adoring maternal grandmother, Blanche Pritchett.
A celebration of Lisa's life will be held on her 40th birthday. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lisa's name can be made to the Pink Daisy Project
(www.pinkdaisyproject.com), which provided such comfort to Lisa and her family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Collins
Sponsored by Shannon Burdette.
Mom
July 6, 2025
15 years without you in my life. Sometimes I still can´t believe it´s true, but I know it is because I´ve missed you every single day of those 15 years. RIP my girl and I´ll see you on the other side.
Mom
July 7, 2024
Another year has passed since you´ve been gone. 14 years without you in our lives and 14 years of missing you. If only love could bring you back.
Mom
June 18, 2024
Happy Birthday in Heaven Lisa. We miss you so much. I love you always.
Mom
Mom
July 6, 2023
Here we are again. This time it's the 13th year without you. They really don't get any easier. Missing you is the hardest part of every day. Love you always and forever.
Linda Luz
July 6, 2021
How can it be? 11 years without you. Without your silly sense of humor and your belly laugh. Without your hugs and "I love you Mom." Without your phone calls and texts. Without you in my life. I miss you every single day. I always will my beautiful girl.
Linda Luz
July 6, 2020
I can't believe we lost you 10 years ago yesterday. I love you and miss you so much Lisa. You are always in my heart. Some day we will reunite and it will be the most amazing reunion ever. Until then, I will hold on to all of the memories of happier times. xoxo
DONNA KILLEEN
April 15, 2020
missing you so much everyday
love you
Missing your smile :(
Linda Luz
April 3, 2020
Lisa,
I'm having one of "those" days. The days when the tears come out of nowhere. It doesn't matter how long you've been gone, it just happens like that and for no special reason. I miss you so much. I love you forever.
Mom
xoxo
Mickey Martinez
July 7, 2019
Many years have passed
and I communicate with your mom on Facebook. We have kept in touch and I hope that somewhere you and Danica are also close. Time heals an open wound but not a hole in our hearts. You and Danica will always be on our
Minds. Miss you!
Linda Luz
January 1, 2016
Lisa,
Today is January 1, 2016. It is the 6th new year without you, and as always it's hard to move forward...but I do. I miss you every day, but I know you are with me. I love you so much.
Always in my heart,
Mom xoxoxoxoxox
Linda Luz
January 1, 2016
Linda Luz
October 30, 2015
Lisa,
Even after all this time, I still can't believe you are gone. Five years have passed and I miss you more with each passing day. Memories of you now bring smiles, but always, and when I least expect it, a wave of grief hits me and the tears flow.
I love you so very much,
Mom
XOXOXO
June 19, 2013
Lisa, thinking of you always. You legacy will live on. Thank you for teaching us how to love and do for others unselfishly.
June 19, 2013
Happy Birthday Lisa xoxoxoxo loving that beautiful smile.
Love, Donna
Flower from my garden next to your candle.
Mickey Martinez
June 18, 2013
Lighting a candle here at home for your Birthday Lisa..The light shines like the smile on your picture. Wishing your loved ones peace.
Linda Luz
June 18, 2013
Happy Birthday Lisa,
You are missed more than you can imagine. I hold you close in my heart and love you endlessly.
xoxo
Mom
Beautiful daughter ?
Linda Luz
August 9, 2011
Dearest Lisa,
Well, your guest book is going offline the day after tomorrow. It's been one year, one month and five days since I heard your voice. I still hear it when I close my eyes. Thank you for the signs you have sent to me and the amazing visits in my dreams. I know you are with me, sending me comfort and helping me learn how to live without you. I also know that I will see you on the other side, where we will hug and laugh and be together for eternity. Until then my beautiful girl, I'll continue to love you with all my heart and soul. Always and forever.
Love, Mom
Gail Wayne
August 7, 2011
Lisa,
Although we did not know each other, I was given the chance to celebrate your 40th with your family and friends. You are loved and missed by all. Your mom is a wonderful person that I was able to meet. I hope you and my daughter are able to find peace together. Always in my thoughts.
Heather O'Leary
August 7, 2011
Not a day goes by that I dont think of you and the journey you took in your life. I have comfort knowing that your work is not done as you watch over the rest of us. I will see you again my beautiful cousin, and we will laugh dance and sing...
Chanel
July 18, 2011
Omg...I am in tears right now! I have been trying to link back up with Lisa for a few months now. We lost contact after working at the Johns Hopkins Breast Center together. I decided to google her this morning to see if I could locate an email address...and found out this horrible news. I still have the "Thinking of You" card she gave me dated 05/19/06. Lisa, I miss you...my friend. Holding on to the super memories of us stalking Mint Condition *smiles* with my tears. Love you always...Chanel-
Kathryn Bogart
June 19, 2011
Thinking of you today on your birthday... and thinking of how you dreamed about celebrating this day. I am angry cancer took that away from you, but so blessed to have known you. I'm celebrating you today, Lisa. Thank you for everything you brought to our lives.
Linda Luz
June 10, 2011
Hi Honey,
You are gone from my sight, but never from my mind...and heart. I miss you more with each passing day.
Love forever,
Mom
Helen Costantini
April 25, 2011
Sweet Lisa...
There is not a day goes by that I do not think of you....Not a day...
Love, Helen
Kim C
April 25, 2011
I loved Lisa's straight forwardness, honesty and the certainity she had of who she was and where she stood. So many things to love . . her big generous heart, creativity, big beautiful smile and blue eyes, her wicked sense of humor (case in point, Flat Beth). I was touched and honored that she took us along with her on her journey -- even when it wasn't pretty. Too many times, it's so natural to withdraw towards the end, but she kept us with her as long as she could, letting us know how she was struggling but always with a bright, brave smile in her "voice." And when she couldn't anymore, her mother, Linda, kept us cloesly in the circle, sharing with us, as if we were family. I can honestly say that I've fallen in love with Linda, her grace, strength and love for her daughter.
I love that Lisa allowed us to bombard her with love, support and gifts. And that really was such a huge part of her generousity -- not only that she loved so much, but that she allowed people to love her, know her, and share her pain. That she loved the gifts we sent her and our attempts to get her those damn Lady Stella cookies! Because of that, I've been particularly affected by her decline and passing, but in so many ways -- I feel like I was allowed to be a part of her life, bond to those that love her, and be a part of a supportive, loving community that did indeed bring her comfort that she needed when she left us. She knew how much she was loved and valued. It's bitter sweet to lose a sister, but I wouldn't trade the experience of knowing her or any of you for the world. Caring for her, hurting when she hurt, has enriched my life.
Lisa, I will never forget fabulous, courageous, and beautiful you. I promise to watch over and support your wonderful mother however I can and for as long as I can.
Rest in Peace, Sweet Girl. I have no doubt that you are with angels.
Linda Luz
September 2, 2010
Hi my beautiful girl,
Well, it's been a little over 8 weeks since you left this world behind. The hole in my heart is as big as ever and your absence in my life is something I know I will never get over. Life has lost it's color to me and I am just not the same person I used to be. I hope you are dancing with the angels. I hope you and Meme are watching over us and guiding us through this path of pain and sorrow. You are never going to be forgotten and will live in my heart always. I love and miss you more than words can say.
Forever,
Mom
August 9, 2010
Dear Family of Lisa Collins,
We were saddened to learn of Lisa's death. We are The Compassionate Friends of Providence, a support group to help families---parents, grandparents and siblings --- with the death of a child. If you would like to get in touch with us, we can be reached at: [email protected].
My son Cameron was killed in an auto accident thirteen years ago and this wonderful group has helped me immeasurably.
We are thinking of you and send
our most heartfelt condolences.
Most sincerely,
Morgan
for the Compassionate Friends
Tony Roberson
August 5, 2010
Lisa, I miss you tremendously. I cannot begin to thank you for the light and love you brought into my life. You will be in my thoughts and prayers always. Love, Tony
Julie Huddon
August 5, 2010
I can not believe it has been one month today! You are a FABULOUS woman! You will be on my mind and in my prayers today.
May peace be with you and your family!
Love Julie
Donna Killeen
August 4, 2010
I will always love and miss Lisa she's a great sister.
Melinda Utendorf
August 3, 2010
I've only known Lisa for the last 2 years but she made a HUGE impact on me. Her smile, humor and compassion were amazing. It's been over a month and I still think about her every day. She had such a unique way to make everyone she met comfortable and consider her a friend automatically. She had by far the biggest heart of anyone I've ever know and her passing leaves a huge hole in mine. I'm so thankful for the time we had together.
shelley shellenbarger
August 3, 2010
Loved and missed.
Jennifer (Phillips) Anzivino
July 31, 2010
Sending Lisa's family wishes of peace and comfort duirng your grief. I went to highschool with Lisa and we became fast friends during her senior year. We shared so many laughs and memories during that year and like so many others, Lisa left an imprint on my heart. Though we fell out of touch for many years, I always remembered her smile, those beautiful eyes and her laughter. I was blessed to have known her and am so grateful that we reconnected during the last year of her life.
David Bulger
July 30, 2010
The miles were always too many
So memories are ever too few:
A tiny Lisa at her grandparents' pool
A fourteen-year old at Roxbury Pond
Lisa on her eighteenth birthday, poised on the threshold of life
And the Lisa of the spirit, held in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers, as we hoped for a miracle.
These we will treasure.
As the Irish say when someone passes: I am very sorry for your trouble--and so I am.
Linda, Shannon, Steve and Debbie: you are in our prayers
Uncle David and Aunt Eleanor
Linda Luz
July 29, 2010
I still can't believe that you are gone. It has been almost a month and I miss you so much...even more with each passing day. Life is so different now. My heart is forever broken and tears never stop flowing. I love you, Lisa.
Renee E.
July 22, 2010
Rest in Peace sweet lady.
Debbie Marsh
July 21, 2010
The sun has lost a little of its warmth, but the night sky shines a little brighter with its newest star in the heavens... a dear and wonderful soul is gone and deeply missed, but has left such a wonderful legacy of love and laughter. My heartfelt sympathy to every member of Lisa's family.
Lynda Schneider
July 18, 2010
I had the privilege of getting to know Lisa as her sister Shannon was planning her wedding to my brother Brian. We were all in the wedding and it was such a fun time. I will always remember Lisa's beautiful smile. My deepest sympathies go out to all of Lisa's family.
Mike Bulger
July 14, 2010
Lisa,
Time and distance may have separated us my dear cousin, but it's hard to realize that you're gone. You will be treasured always!
With deepest sympathy to Linda, Shannon, and Uncle Steve.
sherri Tomasetti
July 13, 2010
I am so blessed to have gotten to know Lisa over the past 4 years. What a beautiful and courageous woman!! She truly won the battle, and now she is in glory! No more pain, tears, and suffering...what a reward! I have so many memories that I will cherish forever! Someday we will all be reunited! Til that day, I will think of you always!
Love,
Aunt Sherri
July 13, 2010
May peace and grace comforted you in this time. I pray for you and your family. Though losing a love one is difficult, I feel so much joy knowing Lisa is now your guardian angel. May her spirit fly higher than she could in life.
Be Blessed
Much Love
Mona Reed ( sister of Chey Tutu)
Adrienne Verdone
July 13, 2010
Lisa, it was a true honor to know you. I loved trying to make you laugh. I am happy that you are no longer in pain but I miss you more than words can adequately express.
doreen collins
July 12, 2010
lisa you always did shine like an angel..now you truely are one..look over us and show us the way..we will keep you in our hearts forever!!
July 12, 2010
Dear Family of Lisa Collins,
We were saddened to learn of Lisa's death. We are The Compassionate Friends of Providence, a support group to help families---parents, grandparents and siblings --- with the death of a child. If you would like to get in touch with us, we can be reached at: [email protected].
My son Cameron was killed in an auto accident thirteen years ago and this wonderful group has helped me immeasurably.
We are thinking of you and send
our most heartfelt condolences.
Most sincerely,
Morgan
for the Compassionate Friends
Rachel Naughton
July 12, 2010
It was truly a privilege to have known such a wonderful person. I will never forget her <3
Erika Shannon
July 12, 2010
We were so privileged to have Lisa become a part of our family. I always knew that when I left my daughter in her care, she was really in the care of her "other mother". She was the bravest woman I've ever met and was a true ray of light. We will forever miss her and never let Sabine forget how truly loved she was by such an amazing, beautiful, wonderful woman.
Nancy Garnett-Thomas
July 12, 2010
What a beautiful smile!!! I lost my mother to cancer. Today would have been her 80th birthday. May the memories of Lisa's strength, love, and natural beauty keep you strong during this sad time. Pay attention to your dreams....she will always be around you.
Debbie Cantwell
July 12, 2010
Lisa was a one-of-a-kind woman, filled with sunshine. She was beautiful inside and out, and spread her amazing generosity and kindness to all who knew her. You have a special place in my heart, Lisa. The Pink Daisy Project was privileged to help you, and extremely honored to accept gifts in your name, so we can help other young women cope with breast cancer. Love you, girlie.
Bill Tomasetti
July 12, 2010
May you rest peacefully in Paradise.
Shannon Burdette
July 12, 2010
I was so lucky to have you as my sister. I was even luckier to have you as my friend. I miss you more than I can say. There is a Lisa-shaped hole in my heart.
You will never be forgotten.
Love always,
Sissy
Mickey Martinez
July 12, 2010
Sorry for the family's loss and wishing them the strength they all need to continue life without her. The love she shared will always be remembered and held close to all the hearts that will miss her. Lost my daughter to the same illness. Her photo attached.My deepest sympathy.
Kelly Belford
July 12, 2010
Lisa will be missed. She fought the good fight. Ride with swift wings angel.
Judith Neary
July 12, 2010
My condolences to Lisa's family. Sorry for your loss.
Martha OLeary
July 12, 2010
You will live forever in our hearts,always in our minds.....until we meet again.
Dana Robinson
July 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa's family, and all of us who loved her.
She will never be forgotten. Rest in perfect peace, my sister. Love Always,
National Race for the Cure 2005
Dana Robinson
July 12, 2010
Linda Luz
July 12, 2010
"Fabulous" Lisa,
You brought so much love and joy into my life. I will cherish you forever. You constantly amazed me with your strength, courage and grace. You never asked, "why me" and never complained or felt sorry for yourself. Your sense of humor never waned and your huge heart always kept giving to others. I was blessed to have been chosen as your mother. I miss you more than words can express, but I know that you are only away physically. I so look forward to the day when I can put my arms around you and hear you say, "Mom, stop smothering me!" Until then, sweat dreams my baby girl.
Love now and forever,
Mom
Joanna Melody
July 12, 2010
She was the Queen Diva. Love and miss her very much. She will always be remembered and in my heart. Fabulous Forever Lisa!!!!
marybeth diprete
July 12, 2010
my friend when will it feel real, my heart hurts such sadness. i will miss you so very much i love you
Ray McGillivray
July 12, 2010
You were such a beautiful person inside and out. Always had a smile on your face and did your best to make everyone to laugh. I will cherish the memories that I have of you. You will be missed.
Sherri Craine
July 12, 2010
My deapest sympathy to Lisa's family. So sorry for your loss.
Amy Swanton
July 12, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful and strong Woman. Who will be loved and missed always, Godspeed Lisa.
Linda, Steve, Shannon, and Family,
Lisa was larger than life and her smile brighten the world, My Family and I keep you in our Hearts, Thoughts, and Prayers.
Love,
Amy (Laiho) Swanton and Family
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