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Donald Colborn Obituary

WANTAGE - Donald L. Colborn Jr., 63, died unexpectedly at Saint Clare's Hospital, Denville, on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. Born to Dorothy and Donald L. Colborn Sr. in Hackensack, he had lived in Bergenfield and Vernon for eight years before moving to Wantage 26 years ago.

Mr. Colborn worked as a Systems Tech-OCS for Verizon in Madison for 30 years before retiring in 2002. He also had worked at the NBC Affiliate, WPTZ, in Plattsburgh, N.Y, and was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local 827 in Hightstown. He worked as a rescue diver at Lake Champlain and was member of the Amateur Radio Club. He enjoyed his ham radio, trains, tinkering with electronics and woodworking.

Mr. Colborn was the beloved husband for 40 years of Annemarie Colborn (Kyritz), of Wantage. Devoted father of Jennifer Greenfield and her husband, Ron, of Morris Plains, and loving grandfather of Nina and Noelle.

The family will receive their friends for a memorial service at Ferguson Funeral Home, 27 Third St., Sussex, on Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m. Information and condolences can be found at www.fergusonsussexfuneralhome.com/.

Published by The New Jersey Herald on Feb. 24, 2013.
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Luckily special memories help us to be grateful that meaningful times together are ever present in our hearts and minds. Never gone.

Norma Greenfield

Family

February 19, 2024

Never forgotten, lives on in ones wonderful memories and of course in our hearts. My thoughts are with you

Norma Greenfield

February 19, 2022

Can hardly believe its been a year already. Your are missed.

Glenn Roth

February 19, 2014

Wish you were here. Miss you everyday.

Jennifer

August 21, 2013

6 months today. Seems like yesterday. You have been missed.

glenn roth

August 20, 2013

Uncle D,
It has almost been 2 months since you were taken away from us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and hope you are up there smiling down on all of us. It give me peace to know that you are in great hands, give Dottie a kiss. All my love, Tara

April 12, 2013

Tara Spaulding

April 12, 2013

Our lives are but a weaving between the Lord and us; we cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily. Oft times He weaveth sorrow and we in foolish pride forget He sees the upper and we the under side. Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly shall God unroll the canvas And explain the reason why. The dark threads are as needful in the Weaver's skillful hand , as the threads of gold and silver in the pattern he has planned.
Rest in peace dear friend and know that your thread still wraps around the hearts of those who loved you.

Angelika Spaulding

March 7, 2013

Uncle Donnie,
you will forever have a special place in my heart. I miss you so much and will always cherish the times we spent together.

Katie St. Pierre

March 1, 2013

Don will always remain in the memories of those who loved, respected, and treasured him

Norma Greenfield

March 1, 2013

Don will always remain very much alive in the memories of those who loved, respected and treasured him.

Norma Greenfield

March 1, 2013

Love you Grandpa
Nina and Noelle

Jennifer Greenfield

February 28, 2013

i miss you, i love you, I am sad to see you go. But in the end I know that one day we'll meet again. Rest in peace daddy. Love, Jennifer

Jennifer Greenfield

February 28, 2013

was walking the dog down by the lake and the sun came out one week to the day of Dons passing. Thought u would enjoy this picture. Love Glenn

Glenn & Peggie Roth

February 27, 2013

Your Life is a Journey…
Make It a
Wonderful Adventure!

Let your life be an exploration,
Let people and places be
A part of your life,
And experience each and every
unique situation
with a sense of wonder and delight.
Look in all directions to seek out
the answers you long to know.
And discover the secrets that
Keep questioning your heart.
Be willing to make changes and
Be ready to face the challenges.
Accept the opportunities
that present themselves,
and endure and cope with
the difficulties
that can arise from time to time.

I think this says it all about Don. Rest in Peace dear friend.

Glenn & Peggie Roth

February 27, 2013

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