Omer Colby Sr

MATTAWAMKEAG – Omer John Colby Sr., 68, passed away Jan. 21, 2012, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Nov. 18, 1943, in Caribou, son of Leon and Rowena (Greenier) Colby.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Norma (Tripp) Colby; daughters, Sandra Forrey of Lincoln, Andrea and her husband, Keith Lufkin, of Farmingdale, Karen and her husband, Tom McCutcheon, of Augusta, Carrie and her husband, Danny Cram, of East Millinocket; son, John and his wife, Karen, of Richmond; grandchildren, Jessica, Chelse, Kari, Shane, Cody and Brandon; great-grandson, Ian; many close friends and co-workers. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Rowena Lee Colby; and a grandson, Nathan Leon; and a brother, Dana.

John was a dedicated friend and employee of Bill Gardner for the past 48 years. Aside from his immediate family, he had an extended family, his co-workers – "the boys." You were all very special to him and had a special place in his heart. John loved to travel, and was always on the go. He enjoyed four-wheeling, and he and Norma did a lot of traveling with their camper. His contagious smile will always live on.

Per his request, there will be no funeral service, but friends may visit the family 2-6 p.m. Friday at his home in Mattawamkeag. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Eastern Maine Medical Center Coronary Care Unit, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931.