Colleen A.

Mahar

GLENS FALLS --- Colleen A. Mahar passed away at the age of 71 in her home in Glens Falls, following a 10-year battle with autoimmune cirrhosis of the liver.

After graduating from Hudson Falls High School in 1973, Colleen furthered her education at Syracuse Business College.

Following graduation, Colleen was employed at AES Kadant, where she met her husband, Tom Mahar. They were married in April 1975 and went on to have two children, Katie and Kris. 

Throughout her life, Colleen enjoyed working a variety of jobs, including a decade of providing childcare out of her home, serving as a crossing guard at Big Cross Street School, working as an Executive Assistant for the Girl Scouts of America, and assisting at Elvis Festivals with Sherry Management. 

Colleen dedicated much of her time to volunteer work with the Girl Scouts of America. She also assisted at church bingo and organized fundraising dinners and other activities at Webster Travel Park, where she and Tom spent their winter months. 

Colleen is predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Rosemary McCullough of Hudson Falls. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Thomas Mahar; daughter, Katie Mahar of Glenmont NY; son, Kristopher Mahar of New Mexico; brothers, Pat McCullough and wife, Kelly, and Steve McCullough and companion, Sue; sister-in-law, Peg Mahar; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved wired fox terrier, Charlie. 

At Colleen's request, no public service will be held. In lieu of attending a service, friends and relatives are encouraged to use that time to be with a loved one—take a walk in the park, enjoy lunch together, or simply cherish life. 

Special thanks go to Hospice nurses Morgan and Marie, all of the High Peaks Hospice staff and Dr. Marten Peterson, and nurse Mindy for their compassionate care.

Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.