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Re: Ann COLBY

SHAYLENE4U — 2009-11-14 11:00:01Z

Looking for the grandparents of Albert Mills Sharpe. He was born 28 Aug 1928 in city of Bell in LOS ANGELES COUNTY IN CALIFORNIA, and died _in 2007. According to the 1930 census, he had [brother Robert Lloyd Sharpe and sisters,Barbara Joan, Shirley Virginia

His father was Albert Sharpe, born about 1902-03 in Nottingham, England. his date of death was unknown. He came to the U.S. in about early 1900's. His occupation in 1930 was brick molder. According to [source] his mother's maiden name was Mills.

Albert Mills Sharpe's mother was Nellie Feather. She was born [in Bradford England in 1905] and died [in 2000 in san bernardino county]. She was married to Albert Sharpe

Nellie Sharpe's Maiden name was Feather , And she had a Brother Jack Feather , Their Mother was Martha Richardson Feather

And Martha was the daughter or James Richardson died in 1890 Maybe from sommerset Married to Elizabeth Brister Richardson Tiley

From Sarah Jane Vile Brister

CROCI Agnes COLBY 1908-1968

t42OldAlton_DentonCoTX — 2009-11-12 15:44:16Z

CROCI Agnes COLBY 1908-1968

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 210,456 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Margaret "Peggy" (O'Brien) Colby (1917 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-09 14:13:22Z

Colby, Margaret "Peggy" Age 91, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Martin Luther Manor in Bloomington. Peggy was born Dec. 3, 1917 in Hammond, IN to Margaret Schwenke O'Brien and Cornelius "Neil" O'Brien. She was united in marriage to Milo L. Colby on February 7, 1942. They had one child, Michael. Survived by son, Michael of Duluth, MN; brother, Bill (Dee) O'Brien of Venice, FL; step- sister, Charlotte Rezmer of Huffman Estates, IL; cousin, Bob (Diana) Schwenke of Nevis, MN; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Milo "Mike"; her parents and step parents, Clara and Art Harbrecht. Memorials may be given to Creekside Community Center of Bloomington or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. A graveside service for both Peggy and her husband, Milo who served our country in WWII will be held Tuesday, September 22, 12:30 PM, Assembly Area #4 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy Werness Brothers 952-884-8145

Published in Star Tribune on September 20, 2009

Milo "Mike" L. Colby (1914 ~ 2005) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-09 14:10:11Z

Milo Colby

Milo "Mike" L. Colby, age 91. Born to parents Samuel & Inez Colby on Aug. 17, 1914. After serving in the US Army for 4 years during WW II in Italy, Rome and Africa, Milo began a long career serving the railroad and Dept. of Defense. Retired after 40 years with Denver and Rio Grande West in railroad service. Outgoing and active in retirement at the Creekside Senior Center as treasurer and performer in the Crickets music group. He was preceded in death by parents; stepmother, June; sister, Elice Jones. Survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Colby, following 60+ years of marriage; and son, Michael of Duluth, MN. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to donor's choice. Memorial service 1 PM Friday, Sept. 2, with visitation beginning at 12 noon, all at: Washburn-McReavy Werness Brothers Chapel 2300 W Old ShakopeeRd 952-884-8145
Published in the Star Tribune from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005.
Minnealopis, Minnesota

Carolyn (Colby) Ellis (1940 ~ 2004) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-08 00:09:40Z

Carolyn Ellis, 63

DOVER - Carolyn Colby Ellis, 63, of 4 Brookmoor Road, died May 17, 2004, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital after a long illness.

Born May 22, 1940, in Littleton, NH, the daughter of Reginald M. and Margaret (Bedell) Colby, she was a 1958 graduate of Littleton High School. She had been a resident of Dover for the past 37 years.

She was a 1962 graduate of the University of New Hampshire where she received a B.S. in Music Education and played trumpet with the UNH Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Band, Marching Band and a variety of smaller musical ensembles.

A music educator for over 40 years, Mrs. Ellis began her teaching career in the Wells (ME) public schools. Later, at Dover's St. Thomas High School, she established and expanded the concert and marching bands to nearly 100 players. From 1978 to 1993 she taught in the Dover Elementary and Middle Schools, where she doubled student enrollment in instrumental music, created a variety of new musical programs, and arranged and orchestrated beginner level pieces. Her bands and students consistently won top honors in All State and other instrumental competitions.

In the mid 1990's, she started the first elementary and middle school instrumental and band programs at St. Mary Academy in Dover. Over the years, she has provided private instrumental and piano instruction to hundreds of students in the Dover area, many of whom have become successful musicians. She dedicated her life to teaching and sharing her musical gift with young and old alike.

Mrs. Ellis spent more than a decade as an active member of Dover's Garrison Players, Inc., where she was a board member and vocal and instrumental director for 18 musicals. She also directed several musicals for the Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, ME, and performed with the Sweet Adelines Barbershop Quartet and the Seacoast Wind Ensemble.

A member of First Parish Congregational Church, she was a former choir member and active participant in church boards and organizations.

The widow of B. Robert Ellis, and predeceased by her parents, she is survived by a son, Scott C. Ellis and wife, Laurie of Kennebunk, ME; a daughter, Margaret (Peggy) R. Ellis of Astoria, NY; a brother, David B. Colby and wife, Judy, of Kennebunkport, ME, and Colonial Beach, VA; a sister, Susan C. Sumadi and husband, Frank, of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Colby and Connor Ellis of Kennebunk; a nephew, Glenn Colby of Maryland; and nieces, Linda (Colby) Pautsch of Maryland and Sarah Sumadi of San Antoni

Funeral services were held May 22, 2004 at First Parish Congregational Church, Dover, NH.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to The Garrison Players, PO Box 127, Dover, NH 03821-0127.

David Bruce Colby (1936 ~ 2007) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-07 23:59:39Z

David Bruce Colby

GAMBRILLS, Md. — David Bruce Colby, 71, lost his courageous three-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on Nov. 20, 2007, at his home in Gambrills, Md., with his beloved wife Judith Rice Colby at his side.

After his retirement in 1996, they spent summers at their home in Kennebunkport.

Born in Littleton, N.H., on May 1, 1936, Dave was the son of the late Reginald Merton and Margaret Bedell Colby.

He pursued his love of science and sports while attending Bates College in Lewiston on a Union Carbide scholarship. An outstanding baseball pitcher, he received a contract offer from the Cleveland Indians. Dave chose to forgo baseball in his final year at Bates to concentrate on his studies, graduating with honors in physics and mathematics in 1958.

A week after graduation Dave wed his college sweetheart, Judith Ann Rice, before heading to Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., where he received his Master's Degree in physics in 1960.

In 1961 Dave began a distinguished 35 year civil service career, with the last 25 years at the senior executive level. Starting at the former Naval Weapons Laboratory in Dahlgren, Va., his career encompassed assignments at the Office of Telecommunications, Executive Office of the President, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Dave was preceded in death by his son Stephen Rice Colby in 1985; and sister Carolyn Colby Ellis in 2004.

He is survived by his wife Judy; sister Susan Colby Sumadi of San Antonio, Texas; daughter Linda Colby Pautsch of Severna Park, Md.; son Glenn David Colby of Hollywood, Md.; nephew Scott Colby Ellis of Kennebunk; niece Margaret "Peggy" Ellis of Astoria, N.Y., niece Sarah Sumadi of San Antonio, Texas; and 11 grandchildren.

Service notice — Memorial Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. in the Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1624 Millersville Road, Millersville, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to: Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Arrangements by Barranco & Sons Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com.

John H. "Jack" Colby (1915 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-07 23:49:09Z

John H. "Jack" Colby
8 May 1915 - 13 Mar 2009

COLBY John H. ("Jack"), 93, Lexington, died on March 13, 2009.

Before moving to Lexington in 1994, he lived his entire life in Littleton, NH where he graduated high school and enjoyed a lifetime of journalism.

He was Editor of the Littleton Courier for 40 years and following retirement was a contributing writer for 29 years up to the time of his death to his weekly column, "Mountain Musing".

Jack was an active Rotarian for 62 years living up to the club motto "Service Above Self". An avid photographer and bowler, he loved to play card games and watch sporting events with his great-grandsons.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth; sister, Eleanor Gardner of Franconia, NH; son, Wesley J. (Gayle) Colby of Laconia, NH; daughter, Pamela (Michael) Pepper of Lexington; two grandchildren, Meredyth (Timothy) Davis of Lexington, and Robert (Kristin) Pepper of Mechanicsburg, PA; five great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter.

Memorial service on Sun, March 22 at 2pm conducted by Dr. Ellsworth Kalas of Faith Fellowship Church, held at Seventh-day Adventist, Lane Allen Rd, Lexington. Memorial gifts suggested to First United Methodist Church, Pleasant St, Littleton, NH, 03561. Arr. By Care Cremation & Funeral Service.

Thomas Samuel Colby (1947 ~ 2006) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-06 12:02:39Z

Thomas Samuel Colby, Nashua

Thomas Samuel Colby, 59, of Gillis Street, Nashua, died unexpectedly at his home, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006.

Mr. Colby was born April 11, 1947, in Nashua, son of the late James T. Jr. and Rosaleen C. (Mason) Colby. He grew up in Litchfield and has resided in Nashua for many years.

He worked as a millwright for more than 30 years with the former Improved Machinery and his successors, Ingersoll-Rand and GL&V.

Mr. Colby was an avid baseball enthusiast and Boston Red Sox fan. He coached the Nashua East Bambino League for several years. He also enjoyed model trains and coin and stamp collecting.

He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam era and was stationed aboard the USS Taussig.

Mr. Colby attended Litchfield schools and graduated from Bishop Bradley High School in Manchester, class of 1966.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, James T. Colby III, who died in 1955.

Survivors include his former wife, Priscilla Levy of Nashua; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Thomas J. and Holly B. Colby of Nashua, James S. Colby of Philadelphia and David A. Colby of Nashua; a brother, Arthur M. Colby of Philadelphia; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Carrie Rose Colby and Brian O'Neil of Litchfield and Marion R. Colby of Philadelphia; and an aunt and two uncles, Eunice and Harold W. Lalmond and Kenneth R. Boulia, all of Nashua.

The Farwell Funeral Service in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.

John K. “Jack” Colby (1917 ~ 2008) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-05 23:53:49Z

John K "Jack" Colby
29 Aug 1917 - 20 Mar 2008

John K. “Jack” Colby, 90 of Burlington, formerly of Medford, died Thursday, Mar 20, 2008 in the Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley Billerica, MA. Beloved husband of Irene (Maryanski) Colby with whom he shared more than 68 years of marriage.

Born in Boston, son of the late John and the late Anna (Nielson) Colby, he attended local schools. He was a Sheet Metal Machinist for many years. He was instrumental in the reconstruction of Medford Armory in 1992.

Known as a “jack of all trades” he continued working in the construction trades until the age of 85. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards, cruises, and winter vacationing in their mobile home in Florida for the past 16 years.

In addition to his wife, he leaves 4 daughters, Beverly Ann Cain of Middleton, Roberta Bramante and her husband Frank of Middleton, Jaclynn Sulfaro and her husband Anthony of Burlington, Correne Fonzi and her husband Robert of Wakefield. Loving “Banky” of 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Anna Collings of Medford. Mr.Colby’s funeral service will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Wednesday at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 3 thru 7 PM. Contributions in Jack’s name may be sent to the Avon Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, 1345 Avenue of the America’s, New York City, NY. 10105. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
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John K. "Jack" Colby
Of Burlington, formerly of Medford, March 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Irene (Maryanski) Colby. Devoted father of Beverly Ann Cain of Middleton, Roberta Bramante and her husband Frank of Middleton, Jaclynn Sulfaro and her husband Anthony of Burlington, Correne Fonzi and her husband Robert of Wakefield. Loving "Banky" of 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Anna Collings of Medford. Mr. Colby's Funeral Service will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Wednesday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 3 thru 7 PM. Contributions in Jack's name may be sent to the Avon Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, 1345 Avenue of the America's, New York City, NY 10105. Services will conclude with Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. For directions, obituary and guestbook: dellorusso.net. Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes (781) 396-9200 Medford - Woburn - Wilmington

Helen Mary (Colby) Casale (1918 ~ 2007) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-05 18:13:45Z

Helen M. Casale, 89

NORTH ANDOVER — Helen Mary (Colby) Casale, 89, of North Andover, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a short illness.

She was born on May 29, 1918 in Lawrence to Wilbur and Cora (Lavigne) Colby.

Helen was retired from Western Electric Co.

Helen will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and beloved friend. She was a quiet, gentle woman, loved by all who knew her. As a mother and a wife she was totally unselfish, always putting her family before herself. She loved all of her grandchildren and was especially proud of her grandson Father Gregory Nicholas Christakos. Characteristic of her personality was her kindness to the elderly, a wonderful trait she possessed throughout her life even in her elderly years. She loved all animals, especially her dog Katy and the Boston Red Sox. One of her greatest joys was spending time in Ogunquit, Maine with her daughters. Helen was quite simply the best wife and mother in the world (and a great cook). She will be terribly missed by all who loved her and had the pleasure of knowing her. Mom — we all love you so much.

Helen is survived by her beloved husband, Peter Paul Casale of North Andover with whom she recently celebrated 72 years of marriage. She also leaves her sons, Peter P. Casale Jr. and his wife Winnie of Lawrence, Frank C. Casale and his wife Barbara of Andover, Richard J. Casale of North Andover; daughters, Patricia A.Casale of North Andover, Carol H. Christakos and her husband Christos of Methuen, and her Connecticut daughter, Joan Ryan. She is also survived by her brother, Ernest Colby of Londonderry, N.H.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and her beloved little dog Katy.

ARRANGEMENTS: At her request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass was held at St. Michael’s Church on Main Street in North Andover at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007. Donations in memory of Helen may be sent to the MSPCA, Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dewhirst Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover.

Clarence F. Colby (1894 ~ 1933) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-05 00:05:39Z

Local World War Veteran Dies in Illinois -
Clarence F. COLBY, 38, World War veteran, who saw service for 13 years in the United States Navy, died Tuesday [19 Sep 1933] night in Edward Hines, Jr., hospital at Hines, Ill., following a prolonged illness. Taken ill two years ago, Mr. COLBY had been confined to Hines hospital for the last 18 months. Death resulted from ulcerative colitis. Since being taken to Hines hospital Mr. COLBY had submitted to six major operations and a blood transfusion. The last of the operations was performed Friday, complications developing which resulted in his death.

Born in Battle Creek Dec. 8, 1894, Mr. COLBY had been a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Navy, re-enlisting during the World War period. Following his discharge from the navy eight years ago, Mr. COLBY returned to Battle Creek and for several years was engaged in general carpentry work. For six months prior to his last illness, he had been employed as assistant millwright at the Kellogg company.

Besides, his widow, Mrs. Margaret COLBY, he leaves his father, Ernest COLBY, of this city, and a brother, Otto COLBY, of Union City.

Military funeral rites will be held at 4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Hebble's Chapel. The Rev. Stewart B. Crandell, pastor of the First Baptist church, will be the officiating pastor and burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.

Irene May (Millett) Colby (1926 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-04 18:36:54Z

Irene Colby
1926 - 2009

SOUTH PARIS - Irene Colby, 83, of South Paris, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 25, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

She was born in Waterford, June 29, 1926, the daughter of Clyde and Doris Brown Millett. She graduated from Norway High School, class of 1944. On June 14, 1952, she married Richard Colby of Paris.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Paul Colby and his wife, Bonnie, of Buckfield; two daughters, Debbie Martel and husband, Mark, of South Paris and Faith Walker and husband, George Prevendoski, of Clifton Park, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jenni and Sarah Colby, Derrick, Elaine and Ellen Martel; two great-grandchildren, Jade Martel- Bixby and Isabella Colby; brothers, Charles Millett and wife, Marie, of Norway, Hartley Millett and wife, Lucille, of Mechanic Falls and William Millett of Norway; two sisters, Helen McKay and husband, George, of North Norway and Dorothy Millett of Oxford; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents; she was predeceased by a daughter, Paula Colby; a son, Dana Colby; and two brothers, Clyde Millett Jr. and Stanley Millett.

June Ann (Colby) Horion (1943 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-04 18:23:54Z

June A. Horion
14 Jun 1943 - 12 Sep 2009

June A. Horion, 66, died September 12, 2009 at her home in Litchfield after a three-month struggle with cancer.

Mrs. Horion was the daughter of Sterling and Germaine (Hanel) Colby. She lived in Manchester and Litchfield all her life, attending Litchfield Elementary School, graduating from Manchester Memorial High, and Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA.

June was a legal secretary in Manchester at area law firms and principal legal secretary in the Manchester City Solicitors office for many years.

She was a member of the Litchfield Historical Society. In her retirement, she kept up an amazing correspondence to friends and relatives, sending them Manchester and New Hampshire tourism information, recipes, and clippings of interest.

Family members include: brothers Robert Colby and his wife, Priscilla, and Richard Colby and his wife, Blythe; sister, Helen Doherty and her husband, Richard; 11 nephews and nieces; 11 grandnephews and grandnieces; many loving cousins; and a dear friend, Joe Costa, of Manchester. The family may be contacted by sending correspondence to Helen Doherty, 2768 Derbyshire Road, Cleveland, OH 44106.

Following the cremation, a memorial service will be scheduled at a time when distant relatives can attend.

Memorials may be made to Litchfield Historical Society, 168 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, NH 03052, or the Elliot Regional Cancer Center, C/O Mary and John Elliot Charitable Foundation, 4 Elliot Dr., Manchester, NH 03103.

Jean (Colby) Shields (1926 ~ 2007) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-04 10:58:25Z

Jean C. Shields
Salem

Jean Colby Shields, 80, of Salem, S.C., died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, after a lengthy illness.

Born on September 27, 1926, in Rochester, N.Y., she was the daughter of Gladys (Williamson) and Bernard A. Colby.

She was educated in the Longmeadow, Mass., public schools, graduated from Classical High School, Springfield, Mass., in 1944, and from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., in 1948 with a BS degree.

She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Congregational in Longmeadow, Mass., a former member of the Junior League of Springfield, Mass., and Hartford, Conn., president of the Springfield, Mass., Skidmore Club, and an honorary member of the Dartmouth College Class of 1952.

Various life insurance companies employed Jean as a secretary from her graduation from Skidmore through 1956, when she became the secretary to the president of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company until 1988.

She was predeceased by her husband, Reed, in 2006, and her brother, Donald B. Colby, in 1994. A stepdaughter, Margo Dufresne of Pennsylvania, survives her.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

A date for her memorial service will be announced at a later time.

Cremation Society of South Carolina.

Rebecca Faye (Colby) Roden (1956 ~ 1990) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-11-03 22:57:50Z

REBECCA FAYE COLBY RODEN

Rebecca Faye Colby Roden died November 24, 1990 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born July 24, 1956 in Long Beach, California to Dan Collins Colby and LaVon Jean Reid.

Married Ronald Roden March 12, 1983 in Elko, Nevada.

She was loved by all and will be missed greatly.

Survived by husband; mother, Salt Lake City; father, Calif.; brother, Lee Colby, Salt Lake City; stepchildren, Ron, Jackie, and Don, Salt Lake City; two step-grandchildren; three nieces, Kathleen, Rosemary, and Kelly.

Private family services will be held. Funeral Directors Wasatch Lawn Mortuary.

Lawrence R. Colby (1920 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-10-21 22:15:43Z

COLBY, LAWRENCE R.

Born October 30, 1920 to Rohlin and Neva (Beil) Colby in Keego Harbor, MI.

He graduated from Keego Harbor School. He proudly joined the Marines to fight in World War II. His father was a veteran of World War I. Larry was in the Second Raiders Battalion, Rogers Raiders Group in the Pacific Islands.

They were a self sustaining unit. He once made an amphibious jeep on one island and was elected to go to Officer Training but did not get on the plane and it went down with all lost.

He was an avid motorcyclist. He was the first person to have a motorcycle on one of the Pacific Islands he was on.

After the war he came back to work as a heavy equipment mechanic. He worked for numerous companies in Detroit and one in New Jersey and for Ryder Truck in Pontiac.

He invented a gypsum pump machine and was also a welder, fabricator and great car mechanic. He would help some one and ask them not to pay him back but to help someone else instead.

He was married to Helen Hart Walles on May 7, 1969. She died on October 7, 2000. He has been married to Betty J. Coy-Arvin Colby, his present wife, since November 5, 2001.

She has done much to keep him going and kept the family together.

Larry was a member of Heritage Baptist Church and Am. Legion Post #149. After a sudden illness he went to be with the Lord on Saturday night, October 10, 2009.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; her children, Christian (Kate) Clarke of Holly, Cathy (Ed) Ryan of Orangefield, CA, Connie Clarke of Carmel, CA, Cherie (Paul) Rashid of Pickney, Christine Palmer of Holly; other step-children are Bev (John) Lisee of Rancho Mirage, CA, Pat Gilbert of Clarkston, Deb Walles of Dallas, TX, and Jerry Walles of Reklaw, TX.

He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed greatly by family and friends. Visitation will be at Dryer Funeral Home, 101 First St., Holly from 2 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

The Funeral Service will be at the Heritage Baptist Church of Grand Blanc Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11 a.m. The Pastor Carl Petty will be officiating. Interment will be at the Pine Lake Cemetery in West Bloomfield.

If you are inclined to make donation you can make them to the American Cancer Society or The Greater Detroit Society for the Blind. Visit www.dryerfuneralhome.com

Re: Estate of Anthony Colby of Salisbury

tnade — 2009-10-17 00:20:04Z

Awesome!

Re: John Markham Colby & Marilla

gussiewilson — 2009-10-15 15:33:21Z

Thank you ,I have that he ran a newspaper but Im still having trouble about his family.

Re: Macy-Colby House

ep1934 — 2009-04-27 18:46:46Z

Did you ever finish your book on the Colby Family?

John Markham Colby & Marilla

gussiewilson — 2009-09-23 16:46:25Z

Looking for a marriage certificate for John Markham Colby to Marilla Ankrom in La.,and anything on his parents

James Douglas Colby (1925 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-08-29 16:14:51Z

James Colby

FESSENDEN, ND - James D. Colby, 83, Fessenden, died Aug. 18, 2009, at his home, after a battle with cancer, under the care of Presentation Hospice, Carrington Health Care Center. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at First Lutheran Church, Fessenden. Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, S.D.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; three daughters, Pamela Gilmour, Rapid City, S.D., Shari Beigl, Belle Fourche, S.D., and Jodi Van Iten, Newark, Ill.; two sons, Todd, Mankato, Minn., and Corey Stafford, Rochester, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-granchildren. (Nelson Funeral Home, Fessenden)

Published in The Bismarck Tribune on 8/25/2009

Rev. Asa James Colby (1917 ~ 2005) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-07-29 04:07:44Z

Asa James Colby
11 Mar 1917 - 28 Jul 2005

Reverend Asa J. Colby, age 88, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2005 in Gainesville, FL. A memorial service was held Friday August 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Bixler Memorial Church in Dowling Park, FL.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Advent Christian Village or the Aurora University Library.Formally of Aurora, IL, he was a retired professor from Aurora University and a longtime resident of the Advent Christian Village and Whitefield, NH.He is survived by his wife, Juanice; two daughters, Miriam and husband Walter Smith, Judith and husband Lyle Streveler; four grandchildren, Sam, Ben, and Laura Smith and Cody Streveler.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris King Colby, in 1983.

John Paine Colby, Sr. (1925 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-10-08 16:25:05Z

John P. Colby Sr.
Served in the Pacific during World War II

LACONIA - John P. Colby Sr., 83, of Pleasant Street, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, surrounded by his family at Lakes Region General Hospital after a period of declining health.

Jack was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Suncook to the late Shirley (Paine) and Solon Colby. He left Pembroke Academy in his senior year to enlist in the U.S. Marines, serving in the Pacific during World War II. He graduated from Tilton Prep in 1946 and then served for three years as an officer in the Concord Police Department. He became an insurance agent and in 1957 purchased the Ralph Moore Insurance Agency (later John P. Colby Agency) in Lakeport Square. It was at this time that he, his wife and children moved from Pembroke to Laconia. In 1972, his agency merged with the Melcher and Prescott Agency, where he worked as an agent until his retirement in 1985.

Jack is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anne Estelle (Lugg) Colby; sister and brother-in-law Janice and Robert Slater of Whitefield; sister Carolyn Brouillette of Exeter; brother and sister-in-law Solon B. and Eleanor Colby of Groton, Mass.; daughter and son-in-law Ann E. and Raymond Talton of Greece, N.Y.; son John P. Colby Jr. of Laconia; son and daughter-in-law William B. and Patricia Colby of Laconia; son and daughter-in-law Curtis G. and Renee Colby of Meredith; grandchildren William A. and Jennifer Colby Talton, Jacob, Leah, Stephen, Hannah, Chelsea and Trevor Colby, and Chrisanne and Allie Grise; great-granddaughter Taylor Talton; and several nieces and nephews.

He will be missed for his kindness and sense of humor.

There will be no calling hours. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Health & Hospice Inc., 780 N. Main St., Laconia 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Parker Colby (1924 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-10-08 16:21:56Z

F. Parker Colby
June 19, 1924 - Aug. 13, 2009

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Frank Parker Colby, 85, of Havenwood Health Services Center, Concord, died on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, of complications of Parkinson's disease.

Born in Waban, Mass., he was the son of Clara Parker Colby and J. Tracy Colby. He lived in Bronxville, N.Y., attended Culver Academy in Culver, Ind., and graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Business School.

Parker served in the U.S. Army, 97th Division, in World War II, first in the European Theater and then in the Occupation Army in Japan.

Parker is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eleanor Hayeslip Colby; his daughter, Margaret Colby Bittner and her husband, Robert, of Camarillo, Calif.; his son, Frank P. Colby Jr. and his wife, Beverly, of Lexington, Mass.; his daughter, Claire Colby-Hielscher and her husband, Raimund, of Dortmund, Germany; and seven grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers James Tracy Colby Jr. and Henry Stark Colby.

Parker's business career was spent in Detroit, Mich., as a merchandising manager at The J.L. Hudson Co. (now Target) and as a vice president in the trust department at The National Bank of Detroit (now J.P. Morgan Chase).

Volunteer work, as part of giving back, was an important part of Parker's life as a director of both Goodwill Industries of Detroit and the Detroit YMCA. Later, in retirement, Parker's greatest interest was in the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) branches in Portsmouth and Dover. He also worked with handicapped adults in Dover and Concord.

Sailing was Parker's lifelong passion, both on Lake St. Clair, Mich., and on the Seacoast. He also enjoyed golf, squash and bowling.

A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Havenwood Auditorium at Havenwood Heritage Heights, Concord.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Residents' Fund, Havenwood, 33 Christian Ave., Concord 03301; or to the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 274 Pleasant St., Concord 03301.

Bennett Funeral Home in Concord is handling arrangements.

Caleb A Colby and Abby (Short) Sargent

RonColby41 — 2009-09-23 16:56:59Z

Date: September 11, 1879
Location: New Hampshire
Paper: New Hampshire Patriot
Article type: Matrimony Notice

COLBY--SARGENT -- On Sep 4, at 5 pm, by Rev. J. H. Macomber, pastor M E church, at the residence of Mr. Messer in Mankato, Minn, Caleb A Colby and Abbie M Sargent,of Merrimack county, NH, were united in holy matrimony.

Re: John Markham Colby & Marilla

RonColby41 — 2009-09-23 16:46:52Z

According to all the census John was born in New Orleans and died there. He ran a printing shop.

Marceline (Bellefontaine) Colby (1926 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-07-21 11:19:33Z

Marceline B. Colby
Sept. 22, 1926 - June 3, 2009

Marceline B. Colby, 82, of Damariscotta, passed away early on the morning of June 3 at the Inn at Village Square in Gorham. The daughter of Louis and Minniebelle (Morton) Bellefontaine, she was born in Portland Sept. 22, 1926.

Coming to Damariscotta in 1946, she lived at her home until her illness. Mrs. Colby worked as a bookkeeper throughout her life and was employed at Glidden Agency, the Maine Water Company and for many years at Colby and Gale Oil Company. She was an active member at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Newcastle, as well as the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was passionate reader, enjoyed handwork and loved the countless trips taken with her husband Earl "Bud" Colby.

Mrs. Colby was predeceased by her daughter, Karen Meyers, and her husband Bud.

She leaves her daughter, Jayne Flatley and husband Patrick of Windham; sister, Bunny Gamage and husband Edward of Damariscotta; three grandchildren, Caitlin and Erin Flatley of Windham, and Jessica Cilbrith and husband Ryan of Canaan, N.H.; two great-grandchildren, Alanna and Brayden; and several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial June 6 at St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Alfred Irving officiating. She was laid to rest with her husband at St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta

Patricia Kay (Colby) Hanks (1943 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-07-16 03:31:18Z

Patricia Kay Hanks
Born in Salem, OR. on Oct. 28, 1943
Died on Jul. 4, 2009 and resided in McMinnville, OR.

Service: Saturday, Jul. 11, 2009
Cemetery: Belle Passe

She leaves her loving husband of 46 years and best buddy, Al Hanks, children David and Lisa and grandchildren Diego, Thibaud and Guillaume. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Chapel of Macy and Son.

Born in Salem, on October 28, 1943, Patricia was raised in Gervais by her parents Izorah "Kay" and Roscoe Colby, and was one of five sisters.

While attending Gervais High School, she was a cheerleader and championship softball pitcher. As a teen, she loved to wear pleated miniskirts and dance the night away. Music was a life-long passion, particularly jazz and rock and roll. Patricia always had a piano in the house and played beautifully.

"She was the prettiest girl I ever saw," Al remembers of their first meeting at the University of Oregon, where they were both undergraduates. A devoted, lifelong Ducks fan, she cheered on her football team during every game, dressed head to toe in yellow and green.

Patricia went on to earn a Fine Arts degree from the University of Nebraska, Omaha, in 1979, as well as a Master's in Museum Studies from California State University, Long Beach, in 1990. As an artist, she created oil, tole and watercolor paintings, as well as prints and jewelry.

Patricia enjoyed cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golfing, camping, hiking and flyfishing. She sought out new places to sightsee, walk, shop, ski, drink wine and eat cheese, and travelled extensively in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

She also enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening and indulging her sweet tooth; Godiva chocolates and Tillamook berry shakes were special favorites. She volunteered in many places, including the Master Gardener program, Air Force Family Services and various museums.

Patricia was a devoted, loyal, loving wife, mother and homemaker, though she didn't particularly like housework. She was fiercely protective of her children, and dearly loved her grandsons. The hole in our hearts will never be healed. She will be sorely missed.

Memorials may be given to Huningtons Corea c/o Macy and Son.

Aline Cecil (Colby) Tapscott Minnich (1915 ~ 2004) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-07-16 03:14:15Z

Aline Cecil Tapscott Minnich
5/16/15 ~ 1/20/04

Aline was born in Hart, Michigan in 1915, one of a pair of twins, daughter of Leslie V. Colby, father, and Cecil G. (Hasty) Colby, mother. The family moved to Gervais, Oregon in the early 1920's.

In 1934 she was married to Bangs C. Tapscott. They moved to Riverside, California, where they had one son, Bangs L. Tapscott. They were divorced in 1948.

Aline later moved to Lancaster, California, where she met her second husband-to-be, Joseph Minnich. They were married in 1959, and moved to Susanville, California, where they bought a ranch and raised sheep. Joe died of a heart attack in 1979.

Eventually, Aline moved to Woodburn, Oregon, just a few miles from Gervais where she grew up. She lived there until 2001, when she moved to Salt Lake City to be near her son and daughter-in-law.

She died the evening of January 20, 2004, after a short hospital stay. She was 88 years old.

Aline had a remarkable memory for friends and acquaintances, and maintained correspondence with many she hadn't seen for years. She remembered birthdays and anniversaries of all of her friends and relatives, and always sent cards and gifts. She treasured many little gifts she had received over the years, and liked to tell who had given them to her and when. She had a soft heart for animals, and especially loved wild birds. In Woodburn, and again in Salt Lake City, she maintained bird feeders and bird houses, and enjoyed watching the sparrows and others raise their families. A year or so before moving to Utah, she was adopted by a young homeless cat, whom she named Lucky . He stayed her faithful companion for the rest of her life. Aline remained independent, living in her own apartment in a retirement community, right up until her final hospital stay.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, her twin sister Eileen Seely, her younger brother Roscoe Colby, her younger sister Flora Carmical, and her dear friend Pearl Vogt.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Bangs and Fran Tapscott, grandson Chris Tapscott and wife Julie, granddaughter Teresa Tapscott, great-granddaughter Ryley Tapscott, and her uncle Carroll Hasty in Michigan, plus many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Aline requested cremation, and that request has been observed. There will be no formal funeral ceremonies. A small private memorial gathering will take place at a later time. Those wishing to honor her memory may do so by making a donation to the Audubon Society, or other organization devoted to birds or animals.

Re: Amanda Colby Chaffee 1760ish

RonColby41 — 2009-07-27 03:06:26Z

It would help us help you if we had some idea where Amanda Colby and Chaffee were from.

Janet Colby (1953 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-04-21 13:40:09Z

Janet Colby

Janet Colby, 55, of Waukegan passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Vista Medical Center East.

She was born October 14, 1953 in Waukegan and remained a lifelong resident.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Waukegan.

Janet is survived by her cousin, Michael Simpson of Lake Mary, FL; and her caregiver, Regina Taylor of Waukegan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Antonia Colby; and her brother, Orville Colby, Jr.

Thank you to all the people at Vista Medical Center East for their caring and making Janet's last months as comfortable as possible.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Church, 508 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. Friends may call at PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME, 408 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan on Thursday, from 9:00 A.M. to time of mass.

Shirley F. (Prescott) Colby (1925 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-04-17 16:10:25Z

PLYMOUTH, NH -- Shirley F. Colby, 83, died April 6, 2009, after a period of declining health.

She was born on June 30, 1925, in Concord, to J. Langdon and Myra F. (Flanders) Prescott. She attended Concord schools and graduated from Concord High School in 1943.

She was office manager of her husband's business for 20 years.

She was involved with Girl Scouts and PTA. She was Past Noble Grand of Colfax Rebekah Lodge of Franklin and Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 14 of Concord, and Past District Deputy President of the Rebekah Assembly. She was a Rebekah for more than 50 years and was recognized in 2008 for her years of service by Enterprise Rebekah Lodge 46 of Bristol, which she joined in 2005. She also belonged to Cardigan Lodge 38, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.).

Mrs. Colby enjoyed decorative painting and participated in craft fairs in Maine and New Hampshire. She was always busy recycling wood, glass, slate and furniture pieces into one-of-a kind hand-painted items.

She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Ladies Guild in Concord.

She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Harold R. Colby, in 2001.

The family includes three daughters, Sarah A. Colby of Concord, Nancy C. Aldrich, of Plymouth, and Shirley "Jean" Colby of Concord; a brother, Edwin H. Prescott of Tucson, Ariz.; a stepdaughter, Linda B. Kersting of Mt. Prospect, Ill.; nine grandchildren;and 19 great-grandchildren.

SERVICES: Calling hours are Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 3 Church St., Chapel, Concord with a Rebekah Service at 7:30 p.m. by Enterprise Rebekah Lodge 46 of Bristol. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church, 177 North Main St., Concord, with the Rev. David B. Keller officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Plymouth Regional Senior Center, attn: Director, PO Box 478, Plymouth 03264 or Pemi Baker Home Health & Hospice, attn: Hospice, 101 Boulder Point Drive, Suite 3, Plymouth 03264.

Bennett Funeral Home of Concord is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy (Norris) Colby (1922 ~ 2006) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-04-16 03:45:13Z

Dorothy Colby, 85

Salem, NH -- Dorothy (Norris) Colby, 85, beloved wife of Ernest W. Colby for 68 years, from Salem, N.H., died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, N.H., after an extended illness.

She was born in Lawrence, Mass., Feb. 27, 1922, the daughter of the late Guy and Mary (Driver) Norris.

She resided in Salem, N.H. for several years, and was formerly of Londonderry, N.H., and Norwalk, Conn.

Mrs. Colby was educated in the Lawrence School System, and was also a former Girl Scout leader for many years, as well as a member of the St. Paul's Methodist Church.

Mrs. Colby was also an avid animal lover, gardener, and loved children, and raising birds. Prior to here retirement in 1984, she was an inspector for M.B.I. Electronics Corporation in Connecticut for many years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by three sisters, Lillian Woodcock of Windham, N.H., Faye Theriault of Windham, N.H., Barbara Ann Harrison and her husband Herman of Salem, N.H.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends in her neighborhood.

Arrangements: Calling hours will take place at the Goundrey Funeral Home, 42 Main St. (Rte. 97), Salem, N.H. from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Boscowen, N.H. at the Veterans Cemetery. Donations in her memory to the Humane Society, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.

Esther (Kelley) Colby (1922 ~ 2007) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-06-26 15:26:49Z

Esther Colby

DOVER — Esther Kelley Colby, 85, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at the Sunbridge Nursing Home, Rochester, N.H., after a period of failing health.

She was born on Sept. 22, 1922, in Fryeburg, Maine, the daughter of Charles and Emilie Iva (Flint) Kelley.

Esther worked as a cashier at Gordon's Market for many years. She loved birds, horse races and she loved to knit.

She is survived by her son, Wayne Colby and his wife, Barbara, of Dover; her two daughters, Emilie Parker and her husband, Russell, of Dover and Eileen Ford of Rome, N.Y.; her seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, William Parker Colby, and her two brothers, Charles Roland Kelley and James Kelly.

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A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday Oct. 5 at the Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover.

Arrangements under the direction of the Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover. For more information or to sign the online guest book please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com.

Esther A. (Colby) Neef (1912 ~ 2003) Obit

RonColby41 — 2009-06-26 15:24:22Z

Herald News, The (Joliet, IL) - January 8, 2003
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Esther A. Neef
Nee: Colby

Age 90, Monday January 6, at her residence.

Survived by her son Eric (Pauline) Neef; grandchildren, Shawn, Eric Nathan and Natalie Neef. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her husband Herbert Neef (1971); parents Irving and Ruth (Maulfair) Colby; a sister Willa Bishop and three brothers, Theodore, Archie, and Norman Colby.

Born in Granville, IL, late resident of Joliet. Retired nurse from West Suburban Hospital and the University of Chicago Clinics. Member of Granville United Church of Christ since 1926.

Graveside services will be held Thursday January 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Granville Cemetery Granville IL. Visitation Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home.

BLACKBURN-GIEGERICH-SONNTAG 1500 Black Road, near Midland
815-744-4444

(NOTE: dob 13 Jan 1912)

Henry Herrick Colby (1845 ~ 1926) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-06-25 23:34:32Z

HENRY HERRICK COLBY
(15 Apr 1845 - 22 Dec 1926)

Henry Herrick Colby, son of Jonathan and Lydia Colby, was born in 1845, about four miles northwest of the church. His father was a native of New Hampshire, and his mother of Connecticut.

Mr. Colby was married to Mary Ellen Bone, daughter of Robert and Nancy Bone, in 1869. To them were born three children, only one of whom, Mrs. Nellie Cherry, wife of Rev. John T. Cherry, is now living.

A man of industrious habits and excellent business qualifications, Mr. Colby has been rewarded by success in his vocation, that of farming. Of a retentive memory, his fund of useful information on many subjects has been a store house from which he could draw when occasion demanded.

He is quick of decision, and his opinions are valued by his neighbors. He is an interested student of State and National affairs, and seldom fails to express his sentiments at the polls.

A regular attendant at Sabbath School and church, and well versed in the Scriptures, for many years he has been teacher of the Men’s Bible Class.

Mary Ellen (Bone) Colby (1848 ~ 1915) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-06-25 22:59:38Z

Mary Ellen Colby
(Mrs. Henry H. Colby)

MARY ELLEN BONE COLBY
(14 Mar 1848 - 30 May 1915), wife of Henry H. Colby and daughter of Robert S. and Nancy Bone, was born March 14, 1848, almost within the shadow of the church she so loved, and in the work of which she was so deeply interested, being a devoted, consecrated Superintendent of the Primary Department of the Sabbath School forty-five years. Many of the older people in the present congregation, and most of the younger ones, received their earliest Sabbath School instruction from her. She was progressive and made use of the best methods in teaching and holding the attention of her pupils.

No child ever had a more loving friend or a more earnest teacher; nothing seemed too much trouble for her to do for the enjoyment or benefit of the children, and to the last days of her life she was planning for her class.

Sympathetic by nature, her heart went out to any one in need of help, and many can testify that her hand obeyed the impulse of her heart in rendering prompt and substantial assistance. She was a great lover of flowers and her gifts of blossoms and plants brought cheer to many a sick room.

Four little orphans were taken into her home and cared for as tenderly as her own children. Two of these died in infancy; of the other two one is now a trained nurse, and one a young farmer.

She lived to serve; and in service to others she found her greatest happiness.

Ralph E. Colby Jr. (1929 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-06-25 13:43:14Z

Ralph E. Colby Jr.
15 Jan 1929 - 8 Apr 2009

BOURNE — Ralph E. Colby Jr., 80, of Bourne and formerly Brockton, died on April 8, 2009, in Venice, Fla., surrounded by family.

He leaves his wife Lois A. (Stone) Colby of 56 years.

Ralph was raised in Holbrook and served in World War II aboard the USS New Jersey and the USS Wyoming as storekeeper. During Korea, he was stationed in Newport, R.I., where his daughter, Linda (Jordan) was born.

During the 1950s and through to the 1980s, he was a member and at one time, president of the Holbrook Sportsmen's Club. He competed on pistol teams and was one of the top pistol marksmen in the state. He later was a member and president of a hunting lodge, Camp Mattamiscontis, in Maine.

In the 1960s and 1970s, when his sons got interested in hockey, he started lacing Pee Wee skates and became president of Brockton Youth Hockey. Then, when his sons became involved with Berwick Boys Foundation, Ralph became president of the foundation. He retired from the National Cash Register Co. after 40 years of employment and retired to Chatham.

In the 1990s and into 2000, Ralph renewed his love of riding motorcycles. He rode the Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C., and visited bike weeks in Laconia (Louden), N.H., and Daytona, Fla. He was a member of the Cape Cod Cruisers.

In addition to leaving his immediate family: wife, Lois and daughter, Linda of Brockton, he leaves sons, Clifford Colby of Orleans, Peter Colby of Jessup, Md., and Richard, who predeceased him in 2007. He leaves his granddaughters, Rachael and Christina Colby of Mashpee; and his informally adopted son, Konur Oz of Yarmouth.

There will be visiting hours and a memorial service at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd. (Route 28), in Bourne, on Sunday, June 28, from noon to 2 p.m. The service will be followed by a motorcycle procession from the funeral home to the Evergreen Cemetery in Harwich, where there will be a military honor guard.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bourne Senior Center, Main Street, Buzzards Bay, or the Richard E. Colby Memorial Scholarship, Attention: Jill S. Mullen, Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, 352 Pleasant Lake Ave., Harwich, MA 02645.

www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com

Georgia Iola (Manwill) Colby (1913 ~ 2003) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-06-16 21:22:51Z

Iola Manwill Colby
(May 24, 1913 - February 8, 2003)

Iola Colby
Sigurd, Utah - Our kind and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Georgia Iola Manwill Colby, age 89, died February 8, 2003 in Richfield, Utah. She was born May 24, 1913 in Greenwich, Utah, a daughter of George Tracy and Annie Marie Malmquist Manwill. Her father died three months before she was born and she was raised by her mother and step-father, Mr. Bartholomew. She married Walter Elisha Colby, June 24, 1932 in Manti, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple August 13, 1981. Mr. Colby died June 14, 1989.

Iola was an active member of the LDS Church. She loved going to the Temple. She enjoyed going fishing and camping. She was a good cook and liked working in her flower garden.

She is survived by her children: Larry and Christine Colby of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; Walter Don and Jeannice Colby of Monroe; Douglas and Joyce Colby, LaRae and Hal Anderson, all of Salt Lake City; Steven and Shirley Ann Colby of Sigurd; Marceil (Deceased) and Dustin Snedeger, LaVerkin; 30 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; and four sisters: Thelma Andrews, Alice Louise Bartholomew, Arminta Coonradt and Erma Sorenson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. in the Sigurd LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and at the ward chapel in Sigurd, Wednesday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Sigurd Cemetery under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Doris E. (Colby) Miete (1917 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-05-28 22:10:47Z

WHITEFIELD, ME -- Doris E. (Colby) Miete, 91, passed away May 20, 2009, at Country Manor Nursing Home in Coopers Mills, with family by her side.

Born Nov. 17, 1917, she was the first of seven children born to Chester and Marieta (Kennedy) Colby. Doris attended the Coopers Mills grammar school and graduated from Cony High School. She then went to Gorham State Teachers College in Gorham.

Doris taught school in both of the one-room schoolhouses in Somerville. During World War II, she worked at Bath Iron Works, piloting training planes to teach new pilots how to fly. During the Korean War, she was a civil defense airplane spotter in Coopers Mills.

In 1946 she married Olavi (Ool) Miete. They had one son, Jon.

Doris went back to school at the University of Maine at Orono, then taught fourth grade at Sheldon Street Grammar School in Farmingdale until her retirement. She loved teaching and was very passionate about it. In her spare time, she took classes in oil painting, tole painting, pottery, stained glass and many other crafts. She had an insatiable hunger to learn new things. She would master one thing, then move on to something new. Her hunger to learn was as strong as her hunger to teach.

Doris was more than a grandmother to her granddaughter, Jessica. She helped tremendously in raising her.

Doris had a vegetable garden. Most years, her pride and joy was having peas before the Fourth of July. She loved to spend summers at the Colby camps on China and Sheepscot lakes. She would go to Pemiquid Trail and stay at Vi McCormic's camp with other teachers every summer for a couple of weeks at a time. In her spare time, she enjoyed a good game of golf with her sister, Joanne, and husband Richard. She enjoyed every season and had an activity that she enjoyed for each one. In the fall, she loved to go leaf peeping.

She was a member of St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She devoted more than 15 years and countless hours to delivering Meals on Wheels for Senior Spectrum, based in Hallowell. She always said it was so much more than just volunteering to drop off meals. "Sometimes I might be the only person they see, and it's that smile I get when I walk through their door that makes me feel so good," she said. She always put others ahead of herself, and it gave her great satisfaction to do just that.

Doris was predeceased by both her parents; brothers Rufus and Russ Colby; and a sister, Margaret Mooney.

She is survived by her son, Jon A. Miete, of Whitefield; the granddaughter she raised, Jessica J. and husband Dustin Ward of Whitefield; special great-grandchildren Matthew J. Miete and Shauna M. Wade, both of Whitefield, and Morgan J. Ross of Colebrook, N.H.; sisters Jaunita Foye, of Coopers Mills, Joanne Gross and husband Richard, of Farmingdale, and Jeanne Feyler and husband Clint, of Mount Vernon; her brother, Jerre Colby and wife Carolyn, of Windsor; along with several nieces, nephews and friends.

Because education and children were such a large and important part of who Doris was, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a college fund for her great-grandchildren in care of Jon Miete, 428 Mills Road, Whitefield, ME 04353.

A celebration of her life will be set forth at a later date.

Clayne Snedeger (1958 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-05-11 23:11:09Z

Clayne Snedeger
(February 22, 1958 - May 8, 2009)

Salina, Utah - Our beloved father, grandfather and brother, Clayne Snedeger, age 51, of Salina, died May 8, 2009 in Murray, Utah.

He was born February 22, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Dustin Herbert and Marceil Colby Snedeger.

He married Charlene Johnson in Salt Lake City, Utah and they were later divorced. He married Karen Hill May 9, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada and they were later divorced.

Clayne worked hard as a cement finisher. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family.

He is survived by his children: Elysha and Israel Villarreal of Wendover, NV; Sarah Hill of Monroe; step-son, Travis Hill of Monroe; three grandchildren: Andriana, Anthony and Gavin Villarreal, all of Wendover, NV; brothers and sister: Thomas and Christina Snedeger of Sonora, CA; Kurt Snedeger of Salina; Debra and George Stebbins of Las Vegas, NV; Darrell and Pam Snedeger of Annabella; Shane and Kerrie Snedeger of Hurricane.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dustin and Marceil Snedeger; a brother, Dusty Snedeger and a sister, Roberta Snedeger.

At his request, his remains have been cremated and burial will take place at a later date in the Sigurd Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Roberta Lowella Snedeger (1949 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2009-04-28 03:11:46Z

Roberta Lowella Snedeger
(February 27, 1949 - April 26, 2009)

Salina, Utah - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Roberta Lowella Snedeger, age 60, of Salina, died April 26, 2009 in St. George, Utah, after a prolonged illness.

She was born February 27, 1949 in Salina, Utah, a daughter of Dustin Herbert and Marceil Colby Snedeger.

Roberta married Kent Nelo Brindley, February 12, 1965 in Sandy, Utah. They were later divorced.

She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with her family. She loved the out doors and all kinds of animals, but most of all, she loved her big, red Dodge.

She is survived by her children: Terri and Randy Ricci of Mesquite, Nevada; Melissa Brindley of St. George; Howard and Tina Brindley of Salina; David and Cassie Nebeker of Hurricane; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: Thomas and Christine Snedeger of Sonora, California; Kurt Snedeger and Clayne Snedeger, both of Salina; Debbie and George Stubbins of Las Vegas, Nevada; Darrell and Pam Snedeger of Annabella; Shane and Kerrie Snedeger of Hurricane.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dustin and Marceil Snedeger; and a brother, Dustin Snedeger.

Friends and family may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Saturday evening, May 2, 2009 from 6 to 8 P.M.

At her request, Roberta’s remains will be cremated and she will be buried next to her parents and brother in the Sigurd Cemetery, Sigurd, Utah, at a later date. Funeral Directors: Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Dell Siscine Colby Souther (1920-2009)

guycolby4 — 2009-05-26 21:15:52Z

SPRINGFIELD - Dell Siscene Souther, 88, of Springfield passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009, at St. John's Hospice.

She was born July 20, 1920, in Springfield, the daughter of Warren Wallace and Eva Dell Stadden Colby. She married Howard Chase Souther; and he preceded her in death in 1986.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Warren, George and Ralph Colby and a sister, Lucy Lockie.

Dell was a 1938 graduate of Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, WI and received her master's degree from Sangamon State University in 1972. She was employed by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax auditor. Her many interests included, golf, genealogy, art and photography.

She is survived by son, George C. Souther (companion, Marlene Maholland) of Springfield; daughter, Tameysin D. Adelhardt (husband, Terry) of Troy; son, Timothy E. Souther (wife, Arlene) of Springfield; son, Latham Colby Souther (wife, Ruth) of Springfield; and Thomas W. Souther (wife, Kelly) of Parker, CO; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel Saturday, May 30, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of memorial services at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Mini O'Bierne Crisis Nursery, 1101 N. Seventh St., Springfield, IL 62702.

The Colby's of Geauga County, Ohio

Pyroreb — 2009-06-02 13:17:25Z

Looking to connect with anyone of relation to the Colby families of Hambden, Geauga County, Ohio or vicinity. The family I am referring to migrated out of Vermont to New York, then settled in Hambden Township Ohio (although I believe Thomas may have ended up in Waiverly, Bremer County, Iowa).

I am most interested in connecting with descendants of the following family members:

* Caleb Colby b. abt. 1777 in New Hampshire d. aft. 1850 in Ohio(?)
(unknown wife)

* Thomas L Colby (son of Caleb) born about 1808 in Vermont
Eliza Ann Gordon (wife) born about 1813 in New York d. 1856 in Orange, Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Children of Thomas and Eliza Ann Gordon:
* Emily Colby b. abt 1831 in Ripley, Chautauqua, New York
Thomas Chase (husband)

* George Colby b. abt 1833 in New York (I believe he served in the Ohio 41st Volunteer Infantry during the civl war)

* Amelia Ann Colby (my ggg grandmother) b. 28 Nov 1935 in Ripley, Chautauqua, New York d. 16 Mar 1930 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA aged 94 years
Daniel H. Worthington (husband) b. 1833 in Leroy, Geauga, Ohio d. 8 Feb 1863 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee after the Civil War Battle of Stones River from complications of a gunshot wound to the knee (Ohio 41st Infantry)

* Henry Colby b. abt. 1837 in New York

* Albert C Colby b. May 1842 in Ohio d. 12 Mar 1927 in , Lake, Ohio
Maria J Booth (wife) b. abt 11 Mar 1848 in Hambden, Geauga, Ohio d. 11 Feb 1882 in Hambden, Geauga, Ohio
Olive L Booth (second wife) b. 11 Jun 1845 in Hambden, Geauga, Ohio d. 15 Mar 1919 in Hambden, Geauga, Ohio

* Alonzo Colby b. 1844 in Hambden, Ohio d. 30 Nov 1872 in Ohio (Ohio 41st Infantry)
Sarah E Stafford (wife)

* John Colby b. 1848 in Ohio, USA

I suspect Thomas had 2 brothers and a sister..

Again, I would love to hear from anyone related to this family!

Happy hunting!

~Andrew C. Pratt
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Pratt.74@osu.edu

Amanda Colby Chaffee 1760ish

kbrownst — 2009-07-27 02:27:17Z

Looking for information on Amanda Colby and who her husband might have been. Amanda and Unknown husband Chaffee had at least one daughter b abt 1780 and her name was Amanda Chaffee. Amanda was the 2nd wife of Porter Walbridge. Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Re: Amanda Colby Chaffee 1760ish

kbrownst — 2009-07-27 03:51:11Z

Amanda Chaffee (the daughter) was born in Wales MA and died in Vernon Ct. in 1832.
I have no other info on Amanda colby other than the info that she was the mother of Amanda Chaffee and obviously lived or was from Mass. Porter was born in Monson, MA and died in Ellington Ct. I do know that Porter was a blacksmith and/or carriage maker if that helps. Porter Walbridge and Amanda Chaffee had the following children Eunice b. 1817, Moulton b. 1815, Wing b. 1819, Sandford b. 1821, King b 1823, Austin 1825, Adeline b 1826 and Porter Jr. b. 1827.

I need to work backwards from Amanda to connect her into my Chaffee Tree. Thank you so much for your help.

Re: SEARCHING FOR IRISH COLBY'S

djc6969 — 2009-07-05 23:28:40Z

im not sure but my grandpas name was okley percylee colby and his dad was george colby and georges wife was anna colby but her maiden anme was lube and as far as i know they came in from ellis island, new york

Re: SEARCHING FOR IRISH COLBY'S

djc6969 — 2009-07-05 07:35:23Z

my name is daniel colby i was born in 1986 my father is micheal colby and his father was iris colby if this sounds along the lines of what you are looking for please let me know

Re: SEARCHING FOR IRISH COLBY'S

jimcolby08318 — 2009-07-05 23:14:37Z

Did your grandparents enter America through the Port of Phildelphia?
My Father (James, Sr.) had a brother Micheal, there were six brothers and sisters in the clan.
Grandmother [O'Neill], owned a boarding house in West Philadelphia.
They resided in and around Philadelphia, Delaware Couty and South Jersey all there life.

Re: SEARCHING FOR IRISH COLBY'S

jimcolby08318 — 2009-07-07 21:56:58Z

The names are connecting, but the person's with those names are not related to my tree. My Mother's nee was: Newell and her Mother was a Hickey and she married a Hughes from Delaware County. My mother's name traces back to Bridgeville, Delaware (Eastern Shore)Clan: Kinder,Noble and Davis (she was from the Davis Tree) Big family reunion every five years, in the sweltering heat of summer.
My Father was a first generation Irish in America.
Sorry about the non-connection. We tried.