Daughter of the late William Frances and Theresa (McCabe) Sharp, Colleen is survived by her fiancé and partner in life Steven Kearns, her sisters Mary, Maureen, Christine and Laura. She was a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews and a friend to many.

Colleen was funny and generous, she made friends with everyone she encountered and genuinely enjoyed getting to know the many people whose lives she touched. She was a strong woman who had a great laugh and wonderful sense of humor. She will forever be missed.

A memorial funeral Mass will be held Tuesday June 14, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church #312 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover, NJ. Memorial visitation will be held Tuesday from 7-8:30 PM with a celebration of life at 8:30 PM in the Smith-Taylor-Ruggiero Funeral Home One Baker Ave. (Rt. 46) Dover, NJ.