Born in Arlington, MA, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Peg Egan of Marblehead. She was a graduate of Star of the Sea School, Marblehead High School and Salem State University. After graduation she worked at Philips Lighting in Lynn. She went on to a long career in management at Bostik Inc. in Middleton.
Colleen was formerly married to the late Sgt. Christopher N. Piper of Marblehead. She is survived by their children Deirdre and Christopher Piper of Marblehead. She is also survived by her brother Tom Egan of Boston, and sisters Hannah Karass and Shannon Casey and her brothers in law Sean Casey and Michael Karass all of Marblehead. She was the loving Aunt of Max and Sean Karass, Patrick and Hannah Casey, Emily, Laura and Nicholas Schmitt, and Eliot Piper, all of Marblehead, and Ernie Piper IV and Jari Piper of Anchorage Alaska. She is also survived by her cousins and numerous dear friends.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-8pm, Monday November 14th at the Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm Street, Marblehead. A private burial will be held at Waterside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mass. Soldiers Legacy Fund, P.O. Box 962061, Milk Street Post Office, Boston, MA 02196.
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