Ann B. Colgan, 96, of East Roxbury, Vermont, passed away at her home on November 14th, 2023. Ann was born on December 16, 1926 in Berkshire, Vermont to Eugene and Rose (Mayer) Langevin. Ann was raised speaking French in her home, it wasn't until she began school in Randolph that she learned English. She left school early to attend college, where she studied to be a teacher. Ann went on to teach for 44 years, starting by educating all grades in a one-room schoolhouse in East Roxbury. Ann was a lifelong farmer, managing to complete farm chores each day in between her teaching.

Ann met her husband Leon "Red" Colgan in high school. He would often give her a ride to school, and they would attend dances together. They were married June 14th, 1948, and would go on to raise their daughters together in Northfield.

Ann enjoyed mechanical work, and would tinker with Volkswagen engines. She also raised a variety of domestic birds. Every school year, one of her student's joys was hatching birds in the classroom. She loved knitting, and would make sweaters for her relatives for Christmas. Ann was a freelance photographer, and would take portraits of families and events in Northfield, she developed her own photos in a self-made closet darkroom. She also loved playing computer games and bingo. She was known for bringing homemade fudge and raspberries to share at Bingo. She was a devout catholic, and a lifelong parishioner of St John's church in Northfield. She would always assist before and during masses.

Ann was predeceased by her parents, as well as her lifelong partner Red. She is also predeceased by her sister Claire McKenna and her daughter Beth Ann Colgan. She is survived by her daughters Jane (Fred) Drown, Rose Boyce, and Annette (Jay) Hanley, all of Northfield. She is also survived by grandchildren Jimmy (Karen) Boyce, Raymond (Karen) Boyce, Dawn (David) Delfino, Crystal (Todd Mansfield) Drown, Ashley (Chris) Bean, and Tanya Drown. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Hunter Drown-Mansfield, Ethin Boyce, Aric Boyce, Landin Drown, Ella Delfino, Sydney Gilbert, and MicKayla Bean. She is also survived by a large, loving family including many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are in the care of Kingston Funeral Home. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 29th from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00am on Thursday, November 30th at Saint John's Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Northfield with a burial (to follow? - TBD).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Northfield Senior Center, 168 Wall Street, Northfield, VT 05663.