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Richard B. "Rick" COLBY was born on 30 MAY 1958 in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He died on 27 JAN 2005 at Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.
Richard "Rick" B. Colby
Naples, Florida------Richard "Rick" B. Colby, 46, of Naples, Florida and formerly of Laconia, NH, died at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa Florida on Thursday, January 27, 2005 with his family by his side.
Rick was born on May 30, 1958 in Laconia, NH, the son of Richard C. and the late Priscilla (Brown) Colby. He attended the Laconia schools and in 1977 graduated from Laconia High School. He then attended the University of New Hampshire.
Rick worked for Gunstock Ski Area, the N. H. Electric Cooperative, U.P. S., Linens 'n Things and in recent years, while living in Florida, he worked at Bed, Bath & Beyond. He had lived in Florida for the past fourteen years.
Rick enjoyed life. In his youth, he played Little League baseball, participated in Boy Scouts and sang with the Colby Trio. He played football in high school and played the trumpet in the band. He enjoyed water skiing and snow skiing and coached a Little League team. He liked to cook, spend time with family, watch the Patriots, ride roller coasters and traveling. One of his favorite places to visit was Disney World.
We will miss his large presence in our lives, his thoughtfulness, friendliness and that happy, contagious laugh.
Survivors include his loving and devoted fiancée, Carol Nichols, and her two sons, David and Samuel Nichols, of Naples, Florida; his father, Richard C. Colby, of Laconia, NH; a sister, Catherine Lines, and her husband, Paul, of Gilmanton I. W., NH; a brother, Jeffrey, and his wife, Kathleen, of West Roxbury, MA; a niece and nephews, whom he enjoyed spending time with, Carolyn, Tim, Chris and Derek. He was predeceased by his mother, Priscilla Colby, in 1996 and by a brother, Christopher R. Colby, in 1963.
There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 1:00 PM at the Laconia Congregational Church, Veterans Square, Laconia, Rev. Dr. Warren H. Bouton, Pastor of the Church, will officiate.
A Memorial Service is also being planned in the near future to take place in Naples, Florida.
Spring burial will be in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Laconia, NH
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Priscilla Colby Scholarship Fund, c/o Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is in charge of the arrangements.
He had Social Security Number 001-54-9198.
Social Security Death Index Record
Name: Richard B. Colby
SSN: 001-54-9198
Born: 30 May 1958
Died: 27 Jan 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (1973 )
Parents: Richard Clifton COLBY and Pricilla BROWN.
Richard C. COLBY was born in AUG 1919 in Texas. He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Robert Whitecomb COLBY and Iva B. CAIN.
Richard Clifton COLBY was born on 22 FEB 1919 in Chelsea, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in Chelsea, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 APR 1930 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. (living with Colby grandparents.) Parents: Guy Russell COLBY and Esther Irene CLAFLIN.
Spouse: Pricilla BROWN. Richard Clifton COLBY and Pricilla BROWN were married about 1945. Children were: Richard B. "Rick" COLBY.
Richard D. COLBY was born in 1926 in Maine. He appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in West Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Frank Merton COLBY and Vera Isabella HODGKINS.
Richard Dudley COLBY was born on 20 AUG 1890 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1900 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He died on 8 OCT 1918 at Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.)
Name: Richard Dudley Colby
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Father: Frank William Colby
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Mother: Belle Folsom
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Film Number: 2078690
Digital Folder Number: 4242863
Image Number: 294
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Collection: New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947
Parents: Frank Willis COLBY and Belle L. FOLSOM.
Spouse: Fanny May ROGERS. Richard Dudley COLBY and Fanny May ROGERS were married on 20 DEC 1915 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) Children were: Phillip COLBY, Oscar W. COLBY.
Richard Earl
COLBY was born on 17 NOV 1920 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.
(SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.)
He appeared in the census on 3 APR 1930 in Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont.
(living at home with father and mother.) He died on 17 MAY 1947 at Burlington,
Chittenden County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont
Death Records, 1909-2008.) He was buried in the Jericho Center Cemetery
at Jericho, Chittenden County, Vermont Parents: Edmund Edgar COLBY (twin) and Christie
Isabella (Taft) BOHANNAN.Spouse: Genevieve Louise BROWN. Richard Earl COLBY and Genevieve Louise BROWN were married on 6 JUN 1942 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008.) Children were: Richard Earl COLBY Jr., Michael Alan COLBY, David Lee COLBY.
Richard Earl COLBY Jr. was born on 19 FEB 1943 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) He died. Parents: Richard Earl COLBY and Genevieve Louise BROWN.
Spouse: Sally Jean WIMBLE. Richard Earl COLBY Jr. and Sally Jean WIMBLE were married on 26 OCT 1968 in Essex Junction, Chittenden County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008.) Children were: June L. COLBY, Stacey Lynn COLBY, Shelby Lynn COLBY, Sarah Lynn COLBY.
Richard Eugene COLBY was born on 5 JAN 1929. (BOOK SOURCE: "The History of Boscawen & Webster, New Hampshire, from 1878 to 1933." by Willis G. Buxton.) Parents: Carl William COLBY and Ruth Atwood FLANDERS.
Richard F. COLBY was born on 7 SEP 1858 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Name: Richard F Colby
Birth date: 07 Sep 1858
Birthplace: Hopkinton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Father's name: Samuel H Colby
Mother's name: Louisa F
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Film number: 1000378
Digital GS number: 4243701
Image number: 02763
Collection: New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living with brother Walter.) Parents: Samuel Harvey COLBY and Louisa Abbot FLANDERS.
Spouse: Sarah J. GOULD. Richard F. COLBY and Sarah J. GOULD were married on 15 MAY 1884 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Richard F., Age: 25 years; Marriage: Sarah J. GOULD, Age: 23 years; Date: 15 May 1884; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)
Richard G. COLBY Esq. was born in MAR 1812 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. He died on 17 NOV 1845 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was a lawyer. Parents: Colman COLBY and Phebe GARLAND.
Spouse: Emily SARTWELL. Richard G. COLBY Esq. and Emily SARTWELL were married on 6 OCT 1839 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Richard G. COLBY, Catherine S. COLBY.
Richard G.
COLBY was born on 29 JAN 1837 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire.
(Date calculated from age give on death record.) He appeared in the census
on 13 AUG 1850 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living
at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Haverhill,
Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1880 in
Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census
in 1900 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 9 MAR
1908 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts
Vital Records, 1841-1910.)
Name: Richard G Colby
Death date: 09 Mar 1908
Death place: Haverhill,,Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Race or color (expanded): White
Age in years: 71
Estimated birth year: 1837
Birthdate: 1837
Birthplace: Madison, New Hampshire
Marital status: Widowed
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Father's name: Abram Colby
Mother's name: Betsey Loud
Film number: 2257160
Digital GS number: 4282915
Image number: 01532
Reference number: 166
Collection: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841 - 1915
He was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: Abraham COLBY and Betsey LORD.
Spouse: Adelaide S. BAILEY. Richard G. COLBY and Adelaide S. BAILEY were married on 23 DEC 1858 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Howard W. COLBY, Allison C. COLBY.
Spouse: Hannah J. FLINT. Richard G. COLBY and Hannah J. FLINT were married on 3 FEB 1877 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.)
Richard G. COLBY was born on 12 NOV 1843 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 21 SEP 1850 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Richard G. COLBY Esq. and Emily SARTWELL.
Richard G. COLBY was born on 9 DEC 1913 in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 26 NOV 1990. Parents: Willard Alvah COLBY and Nellie Gardner GEORGE.
Richard Glen COLBY was born on 2 JUN 1926 in Chestertown, Warren County, New York. He died on 28 FEB 1982 at Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York. He was buried on 3 MAR 1982 in Au Sable Forks, Essex County, New York. Parents: Richard Albert COLBY and Sadie M. VANORMAN.
Spouse: Dora Nora HART. Richard Glen COLBY and Dora Nora HART were married on 18 AUG 1945. Children were: Richard James COLBY, Francis Edward COLBY, Joseph Scott COLBY, Norma Mae COLBY, Amy Faith COLBY, Keith Donald COLBY, Bradford Lee COLBY, Leonard Ross COLBY, Brian Glen COLBY.
Richard Glen COLBY was born on 10 OCT 1930 in Topsham, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) (BOOK SOURCE: "History of Corinth, Vermont" by Town of Corinth History Committee.) Parents: Glen COLBY and Marjorie A. MILES.
Richard Glen COLBY was born on 18 NOV 1975. Parents: Joseph Scott COLBY and Dorothy Ann CHAMPAIN.
Richard H. COLBY was born in JUN 1929 in Kansas. He appeared in the census on 4 APR 1930 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George E. S. COLBY and Estalene I. HARVEY.
Richard Harold COLBY was born on 11 JAN 1892 in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1920 he was a lawyer, general practice in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He died on 3 APR 1921. He was buried in the Oakland Cemetery at Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa Parents: Fred G. COLBY and Capitola Agnes SCHAFFER.
Richard J. COLBY was born in 1926 in New York. He appeared in the census on 5 APR 1930 in Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: James Raymond COLBY and Letitia MILLER.
Richard James COLBY was born on 9 FEB 1946 in Au Sable Forks, Essex County, New York. He died on 14 MAR 2007 at Utica, Oneida County, New York.
UTICA — Richard J. Colby, 61, of 1525 City St., Utica and formerly of AuSable Forks. N.Y., passed away at his home on March 14, 2007. He was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 9, 1946, and raised in AuSable Forks, the son of Richard G. and Dora (Hart) Colby.
He graduated from AuSable Forks High School in 1963 and then joined the U.S. Marines in 1964 and went to the Paris Island Boot Camp and Camp Le Jeune for advanced infantry training and naval flight school in Pensacola, Fla. He served from 1966 to 1967 in the Vietnam War, where Captain Colby piloted helicopters and served in the Medivac Unit, flying combat and reconnaissance missions. He received 37 air medals during his tour of duty, including the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.
Richard married his wife, Katherine Anne Sheffield, known as K, on Jan. 6, 1968, which was the happiest day of his life. In 1970, after returning home, he piloted a rescue helicopter, pulling several crewmen of a stricken fishing trawler out of the gale-swept Atlantic; for this he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, sixth highest combat decoration. In 1970 he went into industry as a civilian and a plant manager for companies in Connecticut and New York, prior to becoming disabled.
He is survived by his wife Katherine; and his mother, Dora N. (Hart) Colby; the following brothers and sisters and in-laws, Joseph and Dorothy Colby of Clintonville, Leonard and Ruth Colby of Kentucky, Francis and Jeannie Colby, Brian and Lisa Colby, Glen and Yvonne Colby, Claude and Christine Barse, all of Morristown, Norma and Kenneth Joy of AuSable Forks, Amy and Chester Shalton of Jay, Patti and Dan Recor of Schenectady, Brenda Ano and Greg Wright of AuSable Forks, Scott Ano of AuSable Forks, Cindy and Len Muir of Utica, Brenda and Andrew Paquin, Linda Bashaw and Gerald La Duke, Lawrence J. Sheffield Jr., all of Schenectady, Mary Jane Robinson of Florida; and many loved nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was predeceased by his father and two brothers, Keith and Bradford Colby.
To the community friends, family and comrades (Semper Fi) the family wants to thank you for your love and generosity that you have given in his fight for a lung transplant.
Calling hours will be Monday, March 19, 2007, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks. American Legion Post 504 will give full military honors at 7:30 p.m. and Rev. Phillip Allen, pastor of Holy Name Church, will have prayers at 8:30 p.m. Cremation will take place Tuesday at Whispering Maples Crematory in Ellenburg Depot.
Memorials may be made to National Foundation for Transplants, 1102 Brookfield, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38119.
Published in the Press Republican on 3/17/2007.
Parents: Richard Glen COLBY and Dora Nora HART.
Spouse: Katherine Anne SHEFFIELD. Richard James COLBY and Katherine Anne SHEFFIELD were married on 6 JAN 1968 in Au Sable Forks, Essex County, New York.
Richard Johnson COLBY was born on 29 JUN 1841 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 0873738; A true copy of the most ancient vital records of Deer Isle : (births, marriages, marriage publishments, deaths, abt. 1757-1833), volume 1, giving them as far as they can be deciphered from the mutilated books at the present time, and including also for that time the present towns of Stonington & Isle au Haut Noyes, Benjamin Lake, 1870-1945.) He appeared in the census on 9 AUG 1850 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1860 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census on 22 JUN 1870 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. In 1870 he was a fisherman in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He filed marriage intentions on 4 JAN 1887 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Stonington, Hancock County, Maine. He was buried in the Mount Warren Cemetery at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine Parents: Anthony COLBY and Eunice STINSON.
Spouse: Mary E. HENDERSON. Richard Johnson COLBY and Mary E. HENDERSON were married about 1864. Children were: Richard Johnson COLBY, Frank W. COLBY, Anna H. COLBY, Avia Y. COLBY, Charles W. COLBY, Lydia J. COLBY, Henry W. COLBY.
Spouse: Mary Helen JUDKINS. Richard Johnson COLBY and Mary Helen JUDKINS were married on 11 FEB 1887 in North Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine.
Richard Johnson COLBY was born in 1865 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 22 JUN 1870 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Richard Johnson COLBY and Mary E. HENDERSON.
Richard Kimball
COLBY was born on 29 JUN 1824 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine.
He died on 20 JUN 1875 at Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Richard
went to California as a 49er and returned with his gold.
(SOURCE: "A Colby Family of Fryeburg, Maine," by John Threlfall, NEHGS Register Vol 125, April 1971.) Parents: James COLBY and Mary STERLING.
Spouse: Roxanna B. SMITH. Richard Kimball COLBY and Roxanna B. SMITH were married about 1848 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Children were: Son COLBY, Frank COLBY, James COLBY, Mary Ellen COLBY, Katherine COLBY, Elizabeth Buzzell COLBY, Minnie Roxanna COLBY.
Spouse: Theresa R.
HARRIMAN. Richard Kimball COLBY and Theresa R. HARRIMAN were married on 28
OCT 1867 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Oct 22, 1867 The intention
of marriage between Mr. Richard E. Colby and Miss Thirza R. Harriman both of
Fryeburg was left and entered. Cert. granted Oct 28, 1867.
(SOURCE: The Fryeburg Historical Society. "1777 thru 1844 Marriage intentions
- Vol. 1 and Marriages - Vol. 1.")
Richard Lee COLBY was born on 25 MAY 1895 in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 22 APR 1910 in Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 15 JAN 1920 in Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. (living at home with father and mother.) He has Ancestral File Number 12Q1-F27. Parents: Albert Ladd COLBY and Agnes Wilson LEE.
Richard Leon COLBY was born on 11 OCT 1903 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. He appeared in the census on 22 APR 1930 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 2 OCT 1987. He was buried in OCT 1987 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. Parents: Charles Alonzo COLBY and Mary Jane LAWSON.
Spouse: Dorinda WEBER. Richard Leon COLBY and Dorinda WEBER were married about 1931.
Richard Leslie COLBY was born on 2 AUG 1883 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Pecatonica, Winnebago County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 9 JAN 1966. Parents: Frank L. COLBY and Lorena DRURY.
Spouse: Allie POMEROY. Richard Leslie COLBY and Allie POMEROY were married on 30 OCT 1926.
Richard Lloyd COLBY was born on 23 JUN 1945 in Barre, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Kenneth Lloyd COLBY and Vida Marquerite KENNEDY.
Richard Malcolm COLBY was born on 12 MAY 1918 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in 1944. Parents: Hugh Dudley COLBY and Hazel Fayette AYER.
Richard Mark COLBY was born on 29 OCT 1959 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Parents: Richard Allen COLBY and Georgia Lee DOBLE.
Richard Morrill COLBY was born in FEB 1933 in Maine. Parents: Morrill Pierce COLBY and Phyllis C. SHERMAN.
Richard Reeder COLBY was born in MAR 1928 in Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota. (livng at home with mother.) Parents: William Davis COLBY VI and Marion REEDER.
Richard Rockefeller COLBY was born in 1915 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Charles Andrew COLBY and Grace Catherine ALLINDER.
Richard Rollo COLBY was born on 11 MAY 1938. Parents: Rollo Edward COLBY and Ella Bertina HANSON.
Spouse: Twila Hope SNELLMAN. Richard Rollo COLBY and Twila Hope SNELLMAN were married on 12 JUN 1958. Children were: Timothy Richard COLBY, James Hugo COLBY.
Richard S. COLBY was born on 19 JAN 1814 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts. Amesbury; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: James COLBY and Nancy RAND.
Richard S. "Dick" COLBY was born on 18 APR 1936 in Houston, Shelby County, Ohio. He died on 6 APR 2010 at Covington, Miami County, Ohio. His obituary appeared in the Daily Call Miami County Advocate, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio on 7 APR 2010.
Richard S. "Dick" Colby
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Richard S. "Dick" Colby, 73, of Covington, formerly of Houston for 45 years; passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at the Covington Care Center.
Dick was born April 18, 1936, in Houston, to the (late) Joseph Stanley and Jessie (Levering) Colby.
He was a graduate of Houston High School, Class of 1954 and was a dairy farmer all of his life. He was a member of the Shelby County Farm Bureau and the Houston Community Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents; baby sister, Barbara Joan Colby; and brother, Homer Colby.
Dick is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marcella J. (Mader) Colby; two sons, Larry Colby of Covington and Craig and Patricia Colby of Houston; three grandchildren, Brandon Colby, Nicholas Colby and Jessica Colby; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington, with Pastor Keith Falk officiating. Interment will be in Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington.
The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
If desired, contributions may be made to the Houston Rescue Squad or Covington Rescue Squad.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockerfraley.com.
Parents: Joseph Stanley COLBY and Jessie Z. LEVERING.
Richard Sherman COLBY was born on 2 JUN 1932 in Paris, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Sherman A. COLBY and Ruth Stowell WOLFE.
Spouse: Irene May MILLETT. Richard Sherman COLBY and Irene May MILLETT were married on 14 JUN 1952 in Maine. Children were: Paula Ruth COLBY, Paul Richard COLBY, Debbie Irene COLBY, Dana Andrew COLBY, Faith Anne COLBY.
Richard Sullivan COLBY was born on 25 MAY 1915 in Woodsville, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Ronald Edson COLBY and Gertrude T. SULLIVAN.
Richard Tucker COLBY was born in NOV 1872 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (living with uncle Frederick Colby.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He died in 1945 at Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He was buried in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (New Evergreen Cemetery.) Parents: Alexander COLBY and Abigail ROBINSON.
Spouse: Julia Mae BARTER. Richard Tucker COLBY and Julia Mae BARTER were married on 26 JAN 1889 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) Children were: Lineus Handerson COLBY, Maurice H. COLBY.
Richard W. COLBY was born on 8 NOV 1915 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 28 FEB 1920 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 14 APR 1930 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 15 AUG 1999 at Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama. He had Social Security Number 019-14-9462.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Richard W. Colby
SSN: 019-14-9462
Last Residence: 36116 Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America
Born: 8 Nov 1915
Last Benefit: 36116 Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America
Died: 15 Aug 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 )
Parents: Chester Earle COLBY and Addie May WHITE.
Spouse: Jannie PAYNE. Richard W. COLBY and Jannie PAYNE were married about 1940. Children were: Janie Ruth COLBY.
Richard Walter COLBY was born on 11 OCT 1909 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He died on 4 APR 1999 at Glencliff, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Buried: Pine Street Cemetery, Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He had Social Security Number 001-12-7047 .
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New Hampshire
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 03238
Localities: Glencliff, Grafton, New Hampshire
Parents: Leon A. COLBY and Grace L. HOWARD.
Richard Wayne COLBY was born on 4 OCT 1924 in Iola, Allan County, Kansas. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 13 DEC 1973 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. He had Social Security Number 512-18-8076. Parents: Clyde Eugene COLBY and Mary "Mimmie" SKINNER.
Richard Woodman COLBY was born on 20 MAR 1908 in Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 2 MAY 1910 in Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 19 JAN 1985 at Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003.) He had Social Security Number 001-12-5712 .
Social Security Death Index
Name: Richard Colby
SSN: 001-12-5712
Last Residence: 02739 Mattapoisett, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States of America
Born: 20 Mar 1908
Died: Jan 1985
State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951 )
Parents: Charles Wilbur COLBY and Eva Kathaline SEARS.
Spouse: Evelyn Elizabeth LEAVITT. Richard Woodman COLBY and Evelyn Elizabeth LEAVITT were married about 1931. Children were: Charles Edwin COLBY.
Riley COLBY was born on 5 FEB 1825 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He died on 17 FEB 1825 at Holland, Erie County, New York. Parents: Nathan COLBY and Eunice BLOOD.
Rilla Theda COLBY was born on 6 AUG 1918 in San Bernardino County, California.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Record
Name: Rilla T Colby
Birth Date: 6 Aug 1918
Gender: Female
Mother's Maiden Name: Beard
Birth County: San Bernardino
Parents: Clyde Roy COLBY and Lyda Bell BEARD.
Spouse: Wilbur Eugene ANGLE. Wilbur Eugene ANGLE and Rilla Theda COLBY were married about 1940. Children were: Wilbur Eugene ANGLE.
Spouse: Clair REYNOLDS. Clair REYNOLDS and Rilla Theda COLBY were married date unknown.
Spouse: Lloyd Leslie JOHNSTON. Lloyd Leslie JOHNSTON and Rilla Theda COLBY were married date unknown.
Rilly COLBY was born on 23 SEP 1794 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: Capt. Philip COLBY and Abra GREELEY.
Spouse: Joseph SEVERANCE. Joseph SEVERANCE and Rilly COLBY were married on 10 FEB 1822 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
Rinaldo Anastas Lester COLBY was born on 31 MAR 1881 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 5 JAN 1920 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1930 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. Parents: John Henry COLBY and Rose May MELONSON.
Spouse: Fannie F. BENNETT. Rinaldo Anastas Lester COLBY and Fannie F. BENNETT were married on 1 APR 1905 in Maine. Children were: Leola COLBY, Ira A. COLBY, Rinaldo J. COLBY.
Rinaldo J. COLBY was born in NOV 1914 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 5 JAN 1920 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1930 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Rinaldo Anastas Lester COLBY and Fannie F. BENNETT.
Spouse: Ruth E. CHASE. Rinaldo J. COLBY and Ruth E. CHASE were married on 1 MAR 1964 in Maine.
Robelina G. COLBY was born in 1843 in Kittery, York County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1860 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father.) Parents: Charles COLBY and Margary SPINNEY.
Robert COLBY was born on 23 FEB 1594/95 in Aslacky, Lincolnshire, England. SOURCE: "Vital Records Index - British Isles" by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. FHL Number 1450460. Parents: John COLBY and Elizabeth DAVYE.
