This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonColby41 Surnames: Colby, Shaw, Phillips, Jackson, Lumbis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.colby/1175/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Harry H. Colby Sr. BUCKLAND -- Harry H. Colby Sr., 78, of 13C Charlemont Road, died Thursday (11-27-03) in Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield. He was born in Easthampton on March 20, 1925, the son of Howard and Myrtle (Shaw) Colby. He attended Northampton schools and in his early years he worked as a welder. His wife, the former Jean Phillips, died in 1967. He married the former Lila Jackson in February 1968 in Northampton. The early part of their married life was spent in Goshen. They moved to Buckland in 1976. He was a mechanic for Ken Vile before retiring. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, receiving nine Battle Stars and medals from 1942 to 1945. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans VFW and American Legion. Besides his wife, he leaves four sons, William Lumbis of Buckland, Harry H. "Skip" Colby Jr. and his wife, Sheri, of Easthampton, Frank Lumbis of Greenfield, and Patrick Colby and his companion, Corrinda Thompson of Charlemont; five daughters, Linda Colby of Amherst, Valerie Ann Lumbis and her companion, Albert Williams of Rowe, Arlene "Becky" Mongeon and her husband, Greg, of Northampton, Paula Colby of Northampton, and Patricia Churchill and her husband, Jonathan, of Colrain; 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; two grandchildren, raised by Harry and Lila Colby, Christopher Colby and David Colby Jr. Two sons, David Colby and Robert Lumbis, predeceased him. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Wrisley Funeral Home Chapel in South Deerfield, with the Rev. David Levandusky officiating. Burial will follow in East Street Cemetery, Easthampton. Calling hours will be this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 393 Maple St., Springfield MA 01105. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.