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William Colburn Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Gertrude F. (Schofield) Colburn, the father of William G. and Charles R. Colburn and the brother of Robert B. Colburn and the late Emma Altoff. He is survived also by four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Burial with military honors will follow. Donations in his memory may be made to Foster Human Services, 181 Howard Hill Rd., Foster, RI 02825.
Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Colburn
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Sandy JOHNSON
October 11, 2008
Dear Gert, Conrad often speaks of the times he & Bill farmed and worked on machinery together. I always enjoyed his wry humor when asked how you were, "ornery as ever" but that wasn't true. He also remembers standing with Bill beneath your deck when you were taking a "pot shot" at the racoon/woodchuck in your garden as he hit the ground at the noise. He'll be missed by many...May your fond memories comfort you in his loss, love Sandy & Conrad Johnson
DAVID SCHOFIELD
October 9, 2008
TO AUNT GERT,WILL AND CHARLIE,AND FAMILY.VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I HAVE FOND MEMORIES GROWING UP AND WORKING WITH UNCLE BILL ON THE FARM.FEEDING THE HORSE AND PONY,COLLECTING EGGS ETC.LATER LETTING US CAMP,HIKE ,SHOOT,GO OUT IN THE LEAKY ROWBOAT, OR JUST SIT BY A CAMPFIRE.HE WAS A VERY HARD WORKING MAN AND I ALWAYS RESPECTED HIM FOR THAT.PEACE TO ALL .LOVE ,DAVID & BEE SCHOFIELD
Milt Schumacher
October 9, 2008
Bill will forever be remembered for his strong handshake and sincere greeting each and every time I met him, followed by an expression of his subtle humor.
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