Bette J. Colligan

Bette J. Colligan, 91, formerly of 235 Bolivar Drive, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born March 13, 1928 in Warren she was a daughter of the late John and Agnes (Suter) Olson.

On November 18, 1950 in St. Bernard Church, she married James E. "Bim" Colligan who preceded her in death on December 29, 2012. 

Bette was a member of St. Bernard Church, Red Hat's, the Women's Literary Club and Pine Acres Country Club. She enjoyed wintering in Florida with her husband and later her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving is one daughter, Karin M. Colligan, of Jamestown, NY, three sons, James P. (Melissa Gae) Colligan, of Bradford, Timothy F. Colligan, of Harrisonburg VA, and Daniel J. (Jennifer) Colligan, of Gallatin TN, four grandchildren, Erin Colligan (Michael) Lee, Benjamin (Cecilia) Colligan, Josh Shaw, and Brett Shaw, several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters, Vivian McArthur and Maxine McCoy.

Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am on Tuesday December 17, 2019 in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting Senior Associate, as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Bernard Church, Futures Inc., Bradford Public Library or a charity of the donors choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Condolences to Jim, Tim, Karin, Dan, and their families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What fond memories your mom left us!
— Bobby and Kristy McArthur

Jim and Gae and family. We are so sorry and saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Bradford Family YMCA

Karin and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God give you strength and courage.
— Judy Martin

My heartfelt condolences. I have such fond memories of my time spent with Aunt Bette.
— Eileen Colligan

Sorry to hear of Bette''s passing. We remember her fondly.
— Tom&Ardis Villott

My condolences to my Colligan cousins and their families. I have fond memories of Betty gained throughout the years.
— Maureen Colligan

My condolences to Aunt Bette''s family. My thoughts and love are with you.
— Kathleen Colligan

Condolences

  • Condolences to Jim, Tim, Karin, Dan, and their families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What fond memories your mom left us!

    — Bobby and Kristy McArthur
  • Jim and Gae and family. We are so sorry and saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    — Bradford Family YMCA
  • Karin and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God give you strength and courage.

    — Judy Martin
  • My heartfelt condolences. I have such fond memories of my time spent with Aunt Bette.

    — Eileen Colligan
  • Sorry to hear of Bette''s passing. We remember her fondly.

    — Tom&Ardis Villott