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BORN
1959
DIED
2011
James Colby Obituary
James is survived by two sons, James L. Colby, Jr. and Troy E. Colby, both of Middletown; three brothers, Gary Colby, of Portland, Kevin Colby, of Middletown and Tom Colby, of Wallingford; a sister, Carol Colby, of Middletown; and three grandchildren, Skyler, Tegan and Madison.
There will be no services and burial will be at the convenience of the family in Maine.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
The Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown is handling the arrangements.
Please sign the Guest Book at RememberingCT.us/middletownpress.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Carol Colby
January 17, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Brian and Andrea Flaherty
December 15, 2011
Tom and Carol our prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
December 14, 2011
Tommy,Carol and family of Jimmy. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bob Barone...
Ruth Tegge
December 14, 2011
Gary I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You are in my thoughts.
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