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DONALD COLBATH Obituary

COLBATH, Donald J. Colbath 73, of The Villages passed away at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, FL on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Mr. Colbath retired from Massachusetts Water Resource Association and moved to this area from Jamaica Plain, MA. He was of Catholic faith and a longtime friend of Bill W. Survivors include his wife Kathleen Colbath of The Villages; daughter Carol (John) Ketner of Quincy, MA; son Donald Colbath of West Roxbury, MA; and daughter Kimberly (Robert) Connell of Amesbury, MA; and 5 grandchildren. A visitation will be held Monday, April 30, 2012 from 5-7pm at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, The Villages, 1511 Buenos Aires Blvd., The Villages, FL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2012.

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Lauri Shorter

May 1, 2012

Dear Kim, I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time. God bless. Love, Lauri

May 1, 2012

I remember him from English High School.

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