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Jean Colan Obituary
Jean Mary Morris Colan died Saturday at Abington Manor. She was the widow of Daniel Trent Colan, who died on Sept. 8, 2004.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late William and Mary Burkowski Morris, she was a member of the Embury United Methodist Church. Before retirement, she worked for U.S. District Judge Edwin M. Kosik.
Surviving are two sons, Daniel Trent and wife, Cheryl; and Jeffrey M. and wife, Patricia; five grandchildren, Trent, Jessie, Seth, Sadie and Sabrina; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Morris, Helen Brisby and Frances Mecca; and three brothers, William, Fred and Edward.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Jacob Davis Funeral Home, 422 S. Main St., Taylor.
Due to current health concerns, face masks and social distancing will be required.
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Lois Lowry
November 20, 2020
The family of Jean Colan:
So very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all knew knew her. We were friends for many years and also worked together in the Courthouse. May she rest in peace.
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Linell Donahue
November 17, 2020
The Colan family
Very sorry for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace
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