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William Colburn Obituary
Born November 23, 1930, in Boston, Mass., he was the son of the late William E. and Christine (Davidson) Colburn, JrR.
Bill served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and is a retired employee from Polaroid Corporation and a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus in Rochester. He has been a long time communicant of the St. Mary's Church in Rochester where he had many friends that made his journey memorable.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Jeannette (Paquette) Colburn of Rochester. His children Mark Colburn and Joanna Bazzinotti who resides in Lowell with her husband Anthony. Also survived by five adoring grandchildren, Kristl, Alyssa-Marie, Rianna, Anthony & Emilie-Rose Bazzinotti. He is the cherished brother of Arlene Dinon and her husband Vic and Joseph (Jerry) Colburn and his sister in law Bridgette (Bridie) Colburn. He was the brother to the late John and Robert Colburn, who he now joins in heaven. He is also survived by his Aunt Nancy Bickerton and many nieces, nephews, and their families of whom he was very proud.
Family and friends may visit Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R. M Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., Rochester, NH 03867.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary's Church, Lowell Street, Rochester, NH with Fr. Pierre Baker as Celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Lowell Street, Rochester, NH.
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Thomas Harding
June 17, 2009
Its with deep sadness that i read of Bills passing, The people that he touched is many and we all are better people for knowing him. may your memories help you trew this trying times Vivat Jesus my friend May God bless you and Jean
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