John F. Colby

BRIDGEWATER John F. Colby, age 73, of Bridgewater and West Dennis, died at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, Nov. 29, 2008. John was the husband of the late Barbara (Kipp) Colby and was a life long Bridgewater resident. He was a son of the late Alice M. (Rainey) and Frederick Colby. Mr. Colby was born in Bridgewater and graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1953. John worked for 27 years for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections as a corrections officer at MCI Cedar Junction, MCI Norfolk and retiring from MCI Bridgewater. Earlier in his life, he worked for Independant Nail in Bridgewater. He was a Marine veteran. John was the father of Kipp W. Colby of Lakeville, Kathleen A. Colby and Anne E. Chuckran of Bridgewater and Chris Colby of Ware. He was the loving companion of Mary E. Jamieson of Bridgewater and was the grandfather of four. At the family's request, all services are private. Memorial donations may be made to the VNA of Southeastern Mass., 244 North Main St., Raynham, MA 02767. Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332