Maureen Marie (nee O'Callaghan) Colvin, 53, was called home to rest by our lord and savior on June 24th, 2015, after a courageous five year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years Glen and her three children; daughters Kelly and Kacey and son Cody.

Maureen grew up in Verona, New Jersey and leaves behind her father Patrick, sisters; Kathleen and Eileen, and brothers Patrick and Kevin. Maureen was preceded in death by her mother Molly O'Callaghan and younger brother Daniel Robert. Maureen attended Wilkes University where she studied education and met Glen. After graduating college Maureen worked as Special Education teacher and lived with her husband in Bloomfield, New Jersey. In 1992 Maureen moved with her family to Centreville, Virginia where she resumed her teaching career. In 2000 Maureen again moved with her family to London, England where she taught at the American School in London for five years. In 2005 Maureen and her family returned to the United States and settled in Gainesville, Va., where she taught school and worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Maureen loved to help people, go on long hikes, visit wineries throughout the region, travel and just spend time quality time with her family, friends and two dogs, Abbey Rose and Hooch.

The Colvin family will receive visitors on both Monday and Tuesday, June 29 & 30, 2015 from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at the Baker-Post Funeral Home, 10001 Nokesville Road, Manassas, VA.

A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8213 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers the Colvin family requests that a tribute donation be made in Maureen's honor to Breast Cancer Research Foundation.


"I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness." 2 Tim. 4:7-8.

Maureen you were an incredible wife, mother and friend. Although your family loves you and will miss you terribly we take solace in knowing that your love and strength live on in each life you touched.

Go to your rest, you deserve it.

We will love you forever;
Glen, Kelly, Kacey and your Cody-bear.

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