Martha Morgan Colligan

April 23, 1931 - March 1, 2019

Martha Morgan Colligan, age 87, formerly of Green Street, Watertown, New York died March 1, 2019 in Lynchburg. Martha was married to the love of her life, Edward W. Colligan for sixty-two years before he proceeded her in death. Martha was born on April 23, 1931 in Potsdam, New York to John Patrick and Mary Dunkel Morgan. Martha was the seventh of eight children, all of her siblings have predeceased her. Martha spent the first eight years of her education in a one room school house then graduated from Potsdam High School and attended Potsdam College. Martha worked at New York Telephone and for her family business, Colligan Construction. She was an active member of Holy Family Church and taught Sunday school for many years. Martha volunteered at many organizations including Mercy Hospital Gift Shop, the Sisters of the Precious Blood, and Hospice of Jefferson County. She was a founding member of the Green Street Grasshoppers. Martha's main calling in life was as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a loyal friend, enjoyed gardening, biking, games, cross-county skiing, and snowmobiling. Martha loved parties! Martha is survived by four children, Ellen Colligan of Lynchburg, Cathy O'Callaghan and her husband, Paul of Altavista, Bill Colligan and his wife, Bridgette of Leawood, Kansas, and Mary Colligan of Anchorage, Alaska. Her daughter, Susan, predeceased her. Martha took special joy in her five grandchildren, and her five great-grandchildren. Martha is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a few very special godchildren. The family will honor Martha's memory at a private service. If you wish to honor Martha's memory please do so with an act of kindness.