Obituary of Colleen Ann Wong

Troy Colleen Ann (Dwyer) Wong, 61, of Saratoga Springs and formerly of Troy, died Friday, October 10, 2014, at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a short battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born in Troy, August 10, 1953, Colleen was the sixth daughter of the late Francis (Chick) and Eleanor Dwyer. Sister to Diane Guilianelli, Nancy Burke of Mechanicville, Judy Dwyer, Donna Weber of Havelock, NC and Debra Stocklas, Michele Dwyer, Ellen Harris and JoAnn Nitz all of Troy. Colleen was the devoted mother of Michael Mann and Kristen Watson. She is also survived by six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, best friend; Canda Bowie and Life Partner, William Mott, along with her precious dog, Lil Bit, Colleen enjoyed listening to music, dancing in the kitchen, stopping at every garage sale and most of all decorating and cooking for the holidays, especially Christmas. Colleen will be remembered and treasured for her "heart of gold". She was always there when you needed her. If you wish to remember Colleen in a special way the family requests that you honor her memory by making a contribution to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. You may either mail your contribution to: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or donate online at: www.stjude.org Funeral services were private at Colleen's request. The Riverview Funeral Home assisted the family in Colleen's arrangements. For condolences please visit: www.TheRiverviewFuneralHome.com. SERVICES At Colleen's request, services will be Private DONATIONS If you wish to remember Colleen in a special way the family requests that you honor her memory by making a contribution to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. You may either mail your contribution to: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or donate online at: www.stjude.org