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Lori Ann McQueen, Ed.D., 53, Gloucester, MA. Dr. McQueen died peacefully August 13 at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA after a 5-year battle with Stage IV breast cancer. She was born December 19, 1961 in New York City and raised in the nearby suburb of Pelham. Dr. McQueen excelled in athletics as a young woman, competing in lacrosse, field hockey and basketball at Pelham Memorial High School (class of 1979). She played lacrosse at State University of New York at Cortland, where she earned a bachelor's degree in physical education. Dr. McQueen later earned a master's degree in sports management at St. Thomas University in Miami, FL, and a doctorate in higher education at Florida State University. Dr. McQueen held teaching, administrative and management positions at Loyola University Maryland; Champlain College (VT); University of Missouri-Kansas City; Springfield College (MA); New York University; Teachers College, Columbia University; Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American Humanics); The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); and Executive Sports International, where she founded the Collegiate Consulting Group. An avid lifelong learner, she amassed a considerable personal library, largely containing historical biographies. Dr. McQueen is survived by her husband of 20 years, Ron Mott, Gloucester, MA; parents Joseph and Barbara (Bollettieri) McQueen, Boynton Beach, FL/Grand Isle, VT; sister Cathy Kohlasch, Williston, VT; brothers Stephen (and Josie) McQueen, Davenport, FL; Robert (and Rachel) McQueen, Pittsford, NY; and Joseph Jr. (and Jude) McQueen, Scotia, NY; nephews, nieces, an aunt and uncle, and cousins. A celebration of life is forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Dr. McQueen's memory to Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center, 102-104 Endicott St., Danvers, MA, 01923, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA, 02284 and/or Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA, 01923

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Lori Ann McQueen Ed.D.

December 19, 1961 - August 13, 2015