McCOLGAN MARIE E. (NEE BECHT), March 31, 2009, of Wynnewood, PA. Born in Philadelphia on May 15, 1912. Beloved wife of the late John McColgan. Devoted mother of Joan McDonald (Joe), Jack (Joanne), Joe (Joanne) and Tom (Jane). Also survived by 23 grand-children, 39 great-grand-children and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Mass Sat. April 4, 11 A.M. St. Margaret Church, 210 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth, PA. Relatives and friends may call at the Church after 9:15 A.M. Int. Calvary Cem. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Margaret School, 227 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth, PA 19072.

Published in Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Apr. 1, 2009.

Marie was the wife of John McColgan who was the son of John and Mary Jane Tinneny McColgan of Greenock, Scotland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Pennsauken, New Jersey and the grandson of Patrick “Yankee Pat” Tinneny of Goladuff, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, Greenock, Scotland and Philadelphia and his wife Margaret McAdam.