Linda M. Collins, age 45 of Dexter died suddenly on Sunday May 16th at her home. Linda was born June 7, 1964 in Watertown the daughter of David and Adelia Ingerson Collins. She attended school at Thousand Islands High. She worked a short time as a bartender. She is survived by her companion Kevin Proven of Dexter, a son Tyler Collins of Sackets Harbor and a daughter Kate Proven of Carthage. A sister Diana Gault of Phoenix,AZ and an aunt Elnora Durgin of Philadelphia, N.Y. also survive. She was predeceased by her parents and a sister Kathy Collins. A memorial service will be held Monday May 24th at 6:00 P.M. at the Dexter United Methodist Church with Rev. Patricia Walz officiating. There are no calling hours; she was cremated. Arrangements with Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter.