Ann L. McMann, 76, of Williston died on July 30, 2024, at the McClure Respite House in Colchester, VT. After an ALS diagnosis in December, her health continued to decline. Ann was predeceased by her husband of 40 years Brian C. McMann, her beloved Springer Spaniels, Guido and Boomer, and her brother-in-law, Dave Byron.

Ann was born in Dover, NH on February 17, 1948, the daughter of the late Edward McGuinness and Helen (Friars) McGuinness. She grew up in Somersworth, NH, and attended local schools where she graduated from Somersworth High School in 1966. Upon graduation, Ann continued her education at UNH as an English major. She graduated from the University of NH in 1970. Ann taught middle school in Berlin, NH for one year before embarking on a second career. She attended the Katharine Gibbs School in New York City and completed a course of study that distinguished her as an Executive Secretary. She utilized those skills while serving as the executive secretary to the president of Vermont Transit and later as the Director of Human Resources. Before retiring, Ann worked for 10 years as the senior claims representative at Hackett Valine & MacDonald Insurance Company.

Ann had numerous hobbies and interests. She thoroughly enjoyed summer vacations in Maine and traveling to foreign destinations. Her daily walks with Guido or Boomer brought her immense joy. Meeting fellow dog lovers on trails or in the neighborhood was an added pleasure. Her love of sewing was well known and appreciated by many who received a thoughtful gift. She enjoyed countless hours of gardening and cooking. Prior to COVID-19, Ann was extremely fond of "Girls Nite Out" where friends and colleagues enjoyed a fine meal and lively conversation. Ann took pride in her physical well-being and attended jazzercise classes weekly.

Ann was a parishioner at St. John Vianney Church in South Burlington, VT. Her faith was a spiritual gift and the camaraderie she shared with fellow parishioners at summer picnics, pie-baking contests and other events sponsored by the church were cherished gatherings.

Ann leaves behind her brother, Robert McGuinness, and his wife Anne, her sister, Nancy McGuinness, Ann's partner, Gary Carncross, her brother-in-law, Stephen McMann, and his wife Evelyn and her sister-in-law, Karen Byron and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to fund ALS research at ALS.org or The McClure Miller Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Hwy, Colchester, VT 05446.

Interment will take place at a later date at Pine Hill Cemetery in Dover, NH.