Margaret Lindner Colgan

Margaret Lindner Colgan, 78 years, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. She was born December 28, 1940 in Elkton, MD. She was the daughter of the late Ernst and Elizabeth McMath Lindner.

Margaret grew up in Bayside, NY, where she met her loving husband, John Colgan of 56 years. Loving mother of son, Christopher and wife, Beth, daughter, Kimberley (Chookie) and husband, Chris Feeney. Twin sister of Catherine Lindner Glynn, Godmother of Lori Martin Shiflett, and half-sister of Eric Lindner and Lisa Lindner Cheney. Proud grandmother of Lindsay, Ally, Johnny, Maeve, and Duncan. Preceded in death by her brother, George Lindner.

Margaret was a competitive Scottish Highland dancer and was very proud of her Scotch heritage. She was the co-owner/operator of the Twins Place sub shop of Rising Sun, MD, for twenty years. She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren, traveling, and spending summers at Rehoboth Beach. Margaret will be fondly remembered by her family and friends for her kindness, generosity, and wonderful sense of humor. She was the best thing that ever happened to us!

A visitation is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2019, 11 AM until 12 Noon, at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Rising Sun, MD, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 12 Noon. Father Jay McKee of Good Shepherd Parish will officiate. Interment will be in West Nottingham Cemetery, Colora, MD.

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