1927 – 2016

SCARBOROUGH — Colleen D. Curran, 89, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Pine Point Center, Scarborough.

Born in Lewiston on July 31, 1927, Colleen was the daughter of the late William and Anne Mae (Sherry) Donovan. She graduated from Lewiston High School, Class of 1945. Following high school, Colleen continued her education at Farmington State Teachers College, graduating in 1949.

Colleen had a lengthy career teaching elementary in the South Portland School Department where she retired from in 1988.

She married Francis J. Curran Jr. on June 30, 1985. Together, Frank and Colleen enjoyed their retirement by wintering in Ocala, Fla., for the last 20 years. They also enjoyed golfing together, traveling to Ireland, spending time in Camden and attending the summer theatre. Above all else, Colleen was a kind hearted, courageous and loving woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Frances J. Curran Jr. of Scarborough; daughters, Mae Norton of Freeport, Susan Larrabee and husband, Edward, of Gorham; stepchildren, Mary Huntley and husband, Robert, of Portland, Patricia Raitto and husband, Michael, of Naples, Shaun Curran and wife, Linda, of Portland, Joseph Curran of South Portland, and Timothy Curran of Windham. She is also survived by 11 step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Patricia Ward and Sheila Rogers.

To view Colleen’s memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.