Lynn Sleeper Colby

Lynn Sleeper Colby obituary

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Lynn Colby Obituary

Lynn Sleeper Colby, 69
PORTLAND - Lynn Sleeper Colby, 69, of Portland, Maine, passed away on Sept. 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Lynn was born in Hartford, Conn., on Feb. 22, 1949, to Alfred and Barbara (Raphael) Sleeper, and spent most of her childhood in Framingham, Mass. Lynn graduated from the University of Maine at Orono in 1971 and moved to Portland where she was a devoted elementary school teacher in the Portland Public Schools for 39 years until her retirement in 2010. Lynn spent a majority of her career teaching third and fifth grades at Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and continued teaching as a substitute following her retirement. Over the years, Lynn remained active in her church at St. Ann's Episcopal in Windham. She was also involved for many years with the Jaycees, the Girl Scouts and her local community. She hosted countless Bunco game nights and most recently enjoyed playing Mahjong with her close friends from Lyseth. Lynn never missed the opportunity to watch her grandchildren play sports and always valued time spent with her family.
Lynn leaves behind her husband, William Colby; daughters, Amy Chapin and her husband (Philip Beaudoin), Christine and her husband (Jerry) Legere; son, Mark and his wife (Vicki) Colby; and grandchildren, Benjamin, Elaina, and Andrew Legere, Shannon and Shawn Colby, and Matthew Dowdell-Smith. Lynn also leaves her sisters, Debra Olthouse and Jodi Sleeper-Triplett.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 from 4-7 p.m., at
Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home
, 199 Woodford St., Portland.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at 11 a.m., at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, 40 Windham Center Road, Windham. Interment will be private. Those wishing to send a tribute in Lynn's memory may do so by visiting www.jonesrichbarnes.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, an organization close to Lynn's heart.
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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Sep. 14, 2018.
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This is so sad. I had the pleasure of Lynn's company every 6 to 8 weeks when she came into the shop for some sprucing up. Lynn showed so much interest in my kids and my own life. I remember the day she told me about her cancer , it broke my heart as does this obituary. My condolences to her wonderful husband Bill and the rest of her family. I will miss this sweet lady
RIP Lynn

Ruth/Forte Hair Salon

September 25, 2018

Sorry for your entire families loss!

Gregory Ives

September 19, 2018

Dear Bill, Christine and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. She was a wonderful person and my mother, Kaye Whited, enjoyed teaching with her at Lyseth for many years, too. So very sorry for your loss.

Lisa Whited

September 18, 2018

Dear Bill & family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know you are all in my prayers. I will miss seeing her in church on Sundays...Mickie

Marion Johnson

September 17, 2018

Always so generous with her time in support of the girls. Lynn asked great questions and kept our Girl Scout planning meetings on track! I will miss her smile and gentle humor.

Heather Cameron

September 17, 2018

We will always save a seat for you at the MahJong table...our organizer and leader...and remember the many years working with you at Lyseth. May you rest in peace.

September 15, 2018

a loved one

September 14, 2018

One of the best teachers and one of the nicest persons I have ever known. May you find everlasting peace.

Christine Acker

September 14, 2018

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