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Sidney Colby Obituary

COLBY - Sidney Peter September 27, 2008, father of Barry (Diane) Colby, Ellen Kitty (Frank) Enders, Christopher (Jackie) Colby, Mary (Chuck) Seibert, Michelle (Don) Collins, James (Candy), John (Lisa), Constance, Patrick (Heather), Kelly, Sean (Wavie) and Daniel (Cherie) Colby; grandfather of 22, great-grandfather of 20 great-great-grandfather of three; former husband of the late Dorothy Dee Dee. Visitation JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Monday 3-9 PM. Friends may gather for a funeral mass in All Saints Church, 205 Esser Ave, Tuesday 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Karen Long

October 21, 2008

To the Colby family, I am very sorry to hear about your dad. He was a wonderful man to his family and everyone that knew him.

David Masse

October 6, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Colby and Enders Family. Mr Colby will be missed.

Lee Finley

October 5, 2008

Jim, Candy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all

Alice & Don Pavel

October 5, 2008

We are writing to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We were so very sad to hear about Peter, he was a character you don't often encounter in life. We too shall miss him dearly as we also remember him fondly.
It was an honor and the pleasure to know your father.
We shall always regret that we couldn't be with you during this time.
Our thoughts are with you all.

Candy Colby

October 4, 2008

PAPA will be greatly missed he was the best father in law a girl could ask for. And I will treasure my memories of him forever.

Grand daughters Corrine and Sidney

October 2, 2008

Papa Jim and Candy(favorite) lol

October 2, 2008

Sydney and Sidney (grand daughter) Erik

October 2, 2008

Papa and James

October 2, 2008

Papa's 97th Birthday

October 2, 2008

October 1, 2008

To my second family
I will always cherish the sweet memories of Poppa especially the holidays I will miss him a great deal as will alot of people. to me he will always be sweet Poppa Colby.I will always remember how much he loved his trains and chocolate.and his nite cap with the family.God Bless all of you.

Lloyd O. Chilson III (Butch)

October 1, 2008

Colby Family,

My heart felt condolences and sym-

pathies to you all. May Papa rest

with the Lord in the Kingdom of all

Kingdoms in his name Jesus Christ

our Lord and Savior Amen...

I'll remember Papa Colby as a down

to to earth person who was loved

by all who knew him. Always a smile

and a hello for everybody. If you

needed some assistance with things

and a place to hang your hat Papa

was there. Your Dad was one in a

million. I for one will miss him like a

son. Rest in peace and comfort.

I raise a shot of Irish Whiskey and

a cold one as a rememberence to

you Papa Colby.

Your Dad was the greatest no dout

about it. May the Lord bless the

Colby family and keep everbody

under his wings. He will be missed.

Ethel Asciutto, Joann Kingsley (Asciutto) and Cheryl Ehrmann (Asciutto)

September 30, 2008

To the Colby family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a good man. We are so sorry we could not be there, but please know we are thinking of you all. Always remember the memories. And know he is still always with you.

Betty Bruce

September 29, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I am also very sorry that I can't be there to pay my last respects. Whenever I think of your Dad, I remember him coming home from work carrying two shopping bags up North Lane. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, especially all of my family members.
Love,
Betty (Dobson) Bruce

Debby Steinbruckner

September 29, 2008

To the entire Colby Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I have many great memories, especially the ones when the railroad would call him into work at our house on North Lane. You all should feel very proud to have had such a wonderful Dad to have shared so many years of memories with. You all have my very deepest sympathy and hold onto those memories as they will never leave you.
Love, Debby (Dobson) Steinbruckner

Karen A Dobson

September 29, 2008

To the Colby Family You are in my thoughts and prayers. I too remember "Mr Colby" as a devoted sweet man, He most certainly will be missed Bless you all at this time.

Roseann Nuccio (LaPointe)

September 29, 2008

Jen and Family - you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Colby lived a long and meaningful life. He will always be remember by many.

Cindy

September 28, 2008

To my second family from way back...The Colby's. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad (who I always wished was mine). I am out of town in Florida and will not be able to attend the services, but wanted all of you to know that he meant alot to me and will be greatly missed. Cindy (Dobson) Zawistowski

Jerry & Jane Chilson

September 28, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Patti, Al & Michael DeBenedetti

September 28, 2008

Dear Kelly, Lindsey & Family;
Our deepest Sympathy on the loss of your beloved dad & grandfather. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Colleen Degenfelder (McGinnis)

September 28, 2008

To the entire Colby Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Ann Wilson

September 28, 2008

To the Colby family. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one as from what I have heard he was a great man/Father and grandfather. He is now in heaven with the lord and the angels. In time may you find comfort in your loss. And may God bless you and your family in time of sorrow.
Sincerely Dave & Ann Wilson,

Marcia Haynes & Family

September 28, 2008

Colby Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have such fond memories of Mr. Colby-He had so many interesting stories to tell.
I feel so bad that I'm not there, but you are all in my heart during your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in remembering happy times.
God Bless....
Love to All,

Carol Confer

September 28, 2008

PJ, Heather and family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers for comfort and strength are with you. God Bless You.

Donahue

September 28, 2008

To the entire Colby family I am so sorry for the loss of your dad He will be missed by so many people he was very well loved I will always have fond memories of Poppa as will my family May God bless you all during your time of sorrow and grief.

lynn (gorney) kolasa

September 28, 2008

Dear Kelly, And family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He lived a long and great life. He wil be missed. our deepest sympathy lynn(gorney) kolasa

Bernadette Bain

September 28, 2008

To all of you, I send my deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. I must say he lived a long wonderful life & had a wonderful family. God bless you all. Sorry I can not make the service, I am living in Nevada now. Bernadette Bain { Asciutto}

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