Arthur Wilson Colby

- Arthur W. Colby, 92, left us on January 16, 2019 while a resident of Havenwood Health Services in Concord, NH. He was born July 23, 1926 in Concord, NH to Harold R. and Eleanor (Davis) Colby.

Arthur was a devoted employee of the NH DOT- Traffic division for 40 years, retiring as a stencil truck foreman in 1989.

After retiring he conscientiously dedicated much of his time to the Town of Loudon, installing road signs, mowing the 106 intersection, caring for the Veterans War Memorial, which he researched and had fifty-four names of Vietnam Veterans added to the memorial which were not on there. For several years during the 60`s and 70`s Arthur worked part-time for the Loudon Police Department. He was devoted member for over fifty years of the Loudon Fire Department of which was a big part of his life. In his younger years he went on fire calls and countless fire training. As years passed, he took great pride in painting the old fire station and other projects inside the fire station. The biggest honor of his life was to have his name on the new police/fire safety complex. The Arthur W. Colby safety complex. He watched over the fire station every day and was very proud of the members of the police and fire departments. His example of community services to the Town of Loudon serves as an inspiration to all of us in our daily lives.

Arthur was named Loudon's first Citizen of the year in 1993. A surprise and honor to be chosen. He was also a fifty-year member of the Corinthian Lodge No.82 F & AM of Pittsfield.

Arthur is predeceased by his parents, brother, Harold R. Colby and nephew, Robert Colby.

Members of his family include his beloved wife, Lucille; son, David and his wife, Kate; son, Dana and his wife, Kim; daughter, Pat Bigwood and her husband, Bob and three grandchildren, Daniel Bigwood, Scott Bigwood and Carly Colby.

The Colby and Bigwood families would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the loving care Arthur received while at Havenwood Health Services. The first-floor staff and all supporting employees helped Arthur during this difficult time. Their smiles and loving care were a great comfort to his family every day. We will be forever grateful to everyone who cared for Arthur.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 4 to 6 PM at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St. Concord. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11am at the Loudon Congregational Church, Church St, Loudon, NH.

In lieu of flowers the Colby family would like donations sent to Loudon Firefighters Association, 55 South Village Rd, Ste 5, Loudon, NH 03307.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.BennettFuneral.com for the Colby family.