Watertown, New York
The funeral service for Beverly S. Colligan will be 3 pm Sunday, October 22nd at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Farr, pastor of the Emmanuel Congregational Church, officiating. Private burial will follow in the Brownville Cemetery. Calling hours will proceed the service from 1 pm – 3 pm.
Mrs. Colligan, 91, passed away Monday October 16th at the Samaritan Summit Village where she was a resident.
Bev is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael F. and Marianne G. Colligan; two grandsons Peter J. Colligan and his partner Tara E. Jones, Gregory M. Colligan and his wife Sarah E. Hayes; several nieces and nephews. A sister Jeanne Springer Shelanskey was killed in an auto accident in 1982.
Bev was born August 1, 1926, the daughter of Ralph D. and Iola Bass Springer. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1944 where she was active in sports and the National Honor Society.
She married Eddy C. Colligan August 18, 1946 at the Emmanuel Congregational Church by the Rev. Frank Edwards. Mr. Colligan, a WWII veteran and NYAB employee, passed away in 1987.
Bev, worked at the New York Air Brake for several years. She later started her career in the court system in the Watertown City Court. Bev held various positions there until becoming Court Clerk. In 1984, she advanced to the position of Chief Clerk of the Combined Courts (Supreme and County Courts) until retiring in 1989.
Bev was a life member of the Emmanuel Congregational Church where she was active in various groups. She enjoyed bowling and loved golf. Bev was a former member of the Rustic Golf Course and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Auxillary of the Jefferson County Children’s Home. Bev continued to serve her community as a driver/delivery person for the Watertown Meals on Wheels after her retirement.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Beverly Colligan Family Scholarship c/o the Northern New York Community Foundation, 131 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.
Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.
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Mike (MB) Hayes asked that we tell you she is thinking of you all. May your days be full of family love.
All the Hayes in Seattle
Catherine Hayes
October 22, 2017 | Seattle, WA
It has been my pleasure getting to know Bev. these last few months. She introduced me to all the beautiful gardens at her residence. I thoroughly enjoyed my visits and would like to think that I made her days a little brighter. I know that she did mine.She was such a sweet, loving, spunky lady. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is now free of pain and ready for the next journey; a journey involving flowers, animals, and all of nature that she loved so much. God speed my friend, Love...
Kathy Tepfenhart
October 22, 2017
To all of Bev's Family and friends:
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is always difficult, no matter what the circumstance.
I was a HHA at Summit Village and got to know Bev there. She was a very nice lady, she definitely knew her mind. I found out that she and my grandmother were friends and golfing buddies!
She will be missed.
Karin Cronk
October 21, 2017 | Carthage, NY
I worked with Bev at Watertown City Court in 1970. She was such a sweet person to work with. God Bless her.
Jackie Tunstall
October 20, 2017 | Calcium, NY
So sorry for the passing of your Mother. She was a wonderful lady, a joy to talk to at Summit. She will be missed.
Robert Humphrey
October 19, 2017 | Watertown, NY
I met Bev when she was assistant City Court Clerk. She was funny, caring, professional. She made the room brighter when she was in it.
Tom Swartz
October 19, 2017 | Casselberry, FL
So sorry for your loss she was a great lady I am going to miss her so much
Celeste Kline
October 18, 2017 | Adams, NY
Mike, I am so sorry about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Cindy Alton
October 18, 2017 | Copenhagen, NY
We are truly sad for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family
Bob Morgia
October 18, 2017 | Easton, PA