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Barbara Colgan Obituary

Barbara J. Colgan

AGE: 84 • Budd Lake

Barbara J. (nee-Bedell) Colgan, age 84, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Morristown Medical Center. Barbara was born in Passaic. She lived in White Meadow Lake and then Brick Township for six years before moving to Budd Lake in 2002. She was a Payroll Manager for Mennan Company in Morristown for 24 years before retiring on 2/1/1994.

Barbara was pre-deceased by her first husband, Aloysius Devine in 1958 and by her second husband Richard Colgan in 1977. She is survived by her dear son Joseph Aloysius Devine of Dover and her three treasured grandchildren: Conor, Sean, and Heather.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road, Parsippany. (973)887-3235 or visit www.partroyfuneralhome.com.

Published by Daily Record on May 16, 2013.
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Dear Aunt Bobby, Thank You for being not just my Aunt but also my Godmother. RIP Aunt Bobby. We will always remember YOU!!!! Please tell Mom and Grandma I said Hi!!!!

Barb Mooney

May 18, 2013

My Dear Aunt Bobby, Your laughter will remain in my memory forever. One of my favorite memories of Aunt Bobby is helping me get dressed on my wedding day. Love you Aunt Bobby, Kathy Mooney Cotleur

May 18, 2013

Chief, I am very sorry yo hear about your loss! God Bless you anfd your Family!

Mark Occhiuzzo

May 17, 2013

Never will you be forgotten Aunt Barbara.

Maureen

May 17, 2013

my deepest sympathy to you and your family

noelle dewey and scott freeman stevens

May 16, 2013

Joe,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was one of the most honest and sincere bosses I ever worked for.

Tom Tinus

May 16, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Barbara at the Mennen Co. She was a great person.

Bernice (Richards) Merchak

May 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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