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Colleen Fitzpatrick Obituary

Hoosick Falls, NY - Colleen Marie Fitzpatrick, 67, rose up to heaven in her final hot air ballon ride on Friday September 22, 2017 surrounded by her family in her home on Johnson Hill Road where she lived with her husband Dennis Anthony Begin.

Colleen was born in Troy, New York on June 9, 1950, daughter of the late William John and Shirley Ann (Tucker) Fitzpatrick. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Hoosick Falls and SUNY Plattsburgh as a Registered Nurse. Colleen dedicated her life to the caring of others as a home health nurse, hospital manager, case manager and finally retired as a school nurse within the Reno, Nevada area schools. Colleen enjoyed hot air balloons and clowns and was devoted to her Irish culture, faith and family.

Survivors other than her husband Dennis include her son Ian Joseph (Amanda) Webber of West Hoosick, NY, sister Donna Fitzpatrick Kennedy of Dedham, MA, step-daughter Rebecca (Allen) Andrews of Shaftsbury, VT, twin grandsons Ramsey Fitzpatrick Webber and Tucker Edward Webber, step-grandchildren John (Maggie Harmeyer) Andrews, Ethan (Meagan) Andrews, Abby Andrews (Austin Thompson), step-great granddaughter Layla Andrews, also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Colleen is predeceased by her youngest son Sean Robert Webber (P'nut) and her sister Claudia Fitzpatrick Mattison.

SERVICES: Funeral services will be Thursday September 28, at 1:00 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York. Burial will follow the service at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Cambridge, NY.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 am until the start of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Double H Hole in the Woods Ranch through the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bennington Banner on Sep. 26, 2017.

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Agnes McLoughlin

November 12, 2017

I just knew you for a short time, Colleen. We sat next to each other one Saturday at the Carmelite Monastery in Reno. I was surprised to learn that you were a School Nurse as I had been. I could sense there was something special about you - a very loving and caring woman. Rest in God's love.

September 28, 2017

Colleen was a great friend, ally and wise fellow traveler on our grief road. I am so glad to have had her by my side . I will miss her until I join her in the next place. Cyndi

Andrea Malinowski

September 28, 2017

I enjoyed Colleen's energy and enthusiasm in our Friday morning Aqua Fitness class. It was a pleasure to watch her make her health and happiness a priority. Her spunk and spirit will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to all.

Sue & Mike Herring

September 27, 2017

Dear Denny & family, We were so very sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. What a wonderful lady, she will be missed. Please know you are all in our thought's and prayer's at this very difficult time.

Kate Barber

September 27, 2017

Denny, So very sorry to read of Colleen's passing...She was a wonderful girl and John and I are so glad we got to visit with you both at SMA reunion..

September 27, 2017

Dennis and Donna; so sorry to hear of colleens passing she was a very special person that would always be there for anyone who needed her. rest in peace colleen. Curt Bogardus and Family Hoosick Falls N>Y.>

Anne Sargood

September 26, 2017

So sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. She was such a thoughtful, caring person. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Bonnie Martin

September 26, 2017

I worked as a School Nurse with Coleen during her time in Reno. I will always remember her smile and her love of the children she helped. Rest In Peace my friend. I am surely going to miss you

Patsy Wright Pemrick

September 26, 2017

I lived on ClayHill by Colleen when younger. We went to StMarys and graduated together. Colleen was a great girl, great friend. God bless her and her family.

Margaret Mulvihill McCune

September 26, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you all.

Mike Scarey

September 26, 2017

Dear Dennis and family,
I was shocked and saddened to read of Colleen's passing. I am glad to have had the opportunity to reminisce briefly with Colleen at last year's alumni event, as a fellow graduate of SMA's class of '68. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that my thoughts are with you.

Richard & Mary Margaret Kennedy Bromirski

September 26, 2017

Dear Donna,
We are so sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. A special lady
indeed has gone to heaven. You and her family are in our
thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Remember all the
good times you and she had and keep them in your heart forever.

Gwynne Leibensperger

September 26, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss of this sweet lady. Prayers to your family.

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43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090

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