This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonColby41 Surnames: Colby, Giles, Bryer, Gatto, Thompson, Brown, Warring Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.colby/1185/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Francis V. 'Frank' Colby BOOTHBAY (Feb 9): Francis V. "Frank" Colby, 61, of Boothbay died at home Feb. 7, 2009, after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. His wife, Pat, was at his side. The son of Ernest C. Colby and Priscilla (Giles) Colby Bryer, he was born in Boothbay on Feb. 8, 1947. After attending Boothbay schools, Frank entered the U.S. Army and served honorably in combat during the Vietnam War. His varied career included lobstering, auto repair, welding and painting. In recent years he and his wife owned and operated their antique shop Attic Treasures. Frank was a professional musician who traveled throughout New England with his band Middle of the Road-Country. He was an accomplished guitarist and lead vocalist, playing regularly until his illness. A very special thanks was given to the Veterans Affairs hospitals at Togus and Boston, most especially to Dr. Allan Jervey at Togus and Dr. Michelle Hankins in Boston. Frank was predeceased by his parents; his stepfather; his brother Donald Bryer; and his niece Liticia Bryer. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Gatto of Boothbay; three children, Shannon Colby and his girlfriend Jill Thompson, Victoria Brown and Janice Warring; four grandchildren, Devon, Parker, Anthony and Taylor; his brother Daniel G. Bryer; his sister Shani L. Bryer; his stepbrother Gordon R. Bryer; his sister-in-law Lee Anne Lee; his brother-in-law and his wife, Phil and Loretta Schreil; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, including a very special uncle, George Giles. Friends and family are invited to call Friday, Feb. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main St. in Damariscotta, where a brief service will take place at 4 p.m. He will be laid to rest at the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay in the warmth of the spring. Arrangements are with the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Damariscotta. Memorial donations may be made to the Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330. 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.