Kelly Ann Cohun

Kelly Ann Cohun, born in Berlin, Vermont, and raised in Westminster, Vermont, passed away in March 2026 in Leesburg, Virginia.

A dedicated United States Diplomat in the Foreign Service, Kelly brought steadiness, intellect, and compassion to her work. She approached every challenge with a balanced perspective, learning with passion, leading with intention, and acting with humanity. Through her career she used her influence to improve the world around her and was always prepared for a thoughtful, well-informed discussion. Above all, she cherished her friends and family.

Kelly attended Westminster Elementary School, Northfield Mount Hermon boarding school, and pursued higher education at American University, Georgetown University, the University of Maryland, and Duke University, where she deepened her knowledge and prepared for a life of service.

She was known for her calm curiosity, her readiness to engage, and her capacity for kindness. Kelly combined professional rigor with genuine warmth and carried herself with a dignity that invited trust and respect. Small acts of generosity and a steady moral compass defined how she lived each day. She is survived by her immediate family, Brent, Nora, and Parker; her parents, Christine and Jack; and her sister, Kristel, and family: Pat, Kurt, Krystah, and Klara. Many relatives and close friends will miss her deeply. Her laughter, her counsel, and her devotion left a lasting imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know her.