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Richard Colburn Obituary

Of Cohasset, age 68, August 28, 2007 after a long illness. Son of Kathleen (Keeler) and the late Harry S. Colburn of Venice, FL. Survived by his wife of 49 years Nancy (Gaudet) and his children: Kevin Colburn of Stamford, CT, Colleen and her husband Tim Adams of Medway, Jeff Colburn and his wife Kim of South Windsor, CT, Elizabeth and her husband Nicholas Moraites of Medford, Christopher Colburn and his wife Judith of Downingtown, PA and Kathleen and her husband Peter Cote of Attleboro. Brother of Harry S. Colburn Jr, Venice, FL. Also survived by 12 dear grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Aug 31 at 10 AM in St Anthony's Church, Cohasset. Visting hours Thursday 4-8 PM at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St (across from St Anthony's Church) COHASSET. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory would be sincerely appreciated to the National MS Society, Central New England, 101A First Ave, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 or to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St, Boston, MA 02131. McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-383-0200

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2007.

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Marty McFarland

October 15, 2007

Nancy, I was so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. He was a wonderful person, and I always enjoyed talking with you. May you know that many thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Sincerely, Marty (Quality Care, Weymouth)

Brian Leahy

August 31, 2007

Thank you for your warm guidence.

August 31, 2007

Dear Colleen and family,
It is so hard to lose a parent.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Gloria Casey

Shannon Leary

August 31, 2007

Nancy,

Sorry to hear about Richard he was a great man Dave and I really enjoyed working with him..May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow...
Shannon Leary and David Kiley

Ann Burke

August 30, 2007

Nancy and family - I'm sorry to hear of Dick's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbie Aylward

August 30, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lorraine Fabrizio

August 30, 2007

Nancy I am so sorry to hear about your husband Dick. He was such a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wayne and Melissa Quinn

August 30, 2007

Nancy, our deepest sympathy upon hearing of Richard's passing. He will be missed.

Ryan Whitcomb

August 30, 2007

Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss.Richard was a great man and he will be missed.by myself and everyone he touched here at Eascare. Ryan.(Eascare dispatch)

Denise Connelly

August 30, 2007

Nancy,
So sorry to hear about Dick. Hope you are doing ok. My condolences to you and your family.

Laura Modica

August 29, 2007

Nancy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time.

George Hurley

August 29, 2007

Nancy: Very sorry to hear about Dick. He was a great man and friend; my prayers are with you and your family.

August 29, 2007

Nancy,

My prayers are with you and your family.

Carol Hanlon
MWRA

Jean Paul and Linda Cardichon

August 29, 2007

Linda and I express our deepest sympathy for you
and your family.
May the Lord keep your entire family
close to his heart always, especially in this sad moment.
My wife Linda is a dear, long time friend of Kathleen and Peter Cote.
We will say a prayer for you all.

Gwen Merritt

August 29, 2007

Nancy: My prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to give you strength in this time. Love you.

DEBORAH PALMER

August 29, 2007

Deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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