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Fred Colbroth Obituary
He was born on Nov. 5, 1932, in Conway, the son of Harold and Dorothy (Witham) Colbroth.
He graduated from Spaulding High School. He then joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War.
He was a former member of the First Methodist Church in Rochester and the Rochester Runners Club.
Members of his family include his children, Susan Shaughnessy of Manchester, Carissa Ramsey of Union, Beth McManus of Dover, and Jim Colbroth of Rochester; four grandchildren and one niece.
He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Lou (Bickford) Colbroth, and his sister, Dolores Goodwin.
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SERVICES: Calling hours are Friday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the R. M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester 03867.
In lieu of flowers, take a walk in the sunshine, call a friend, say hello to a neighbor and acknowledge a veteran for his or her service to our country. For more information, go to edgerlyfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Colbroth
Ray Lundborn
October 1, 2011
To the Colbroth Family: I would like to extend my condolences to each of you.
Dave Collins
October 1, 2011
To Fred's Family: My deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Fred was a good guy.
Betty Lou was a classmate of mine and Fred as a youngster lived in the same neighborhood as I did. We sometimes played army with homemade wooden guns. I remember Fred had a gun that was very well made and I was very impressed. I don't remember if he made it or his dad did.
During my career I made infrequent business trips and I think Fred also did. I did not often see Betty Lou and Fred around Rochester but met up with them at Niagara Falls, Chicago and on top of Mt Chocorua. I don't think any of us ever forgot this strange coincidence.
Sharon Bigonia
September 30, 2011
Dear Jim,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. You could not have grown up in Rochester with out knowing who Fred Colbroth was. His reputation as a upstanding business professional in Rochester went side by side with being trustworthy, sincere & heartfelt concern for his fellow man.
Sharon Proctor
Carol Sawyer Probst
September 30, 2011
Dear Colbroth family, your dad and mom were such good friends of my parents through High School and years after. Had I been a boy, my name was going to be Fred. I remember them as just good people and very fun to be with. My heart goes out to you with thought and prayer. May happy memories bring you comfort and peace.
September 30, 2011
Jim,I am very sorry For your loss.Jeff Flagg
Arlene Bean
September 30, 2011
Beth: Sorry to read of your dad's passing.
September 29, 2011
Ann and I send our prayers and sympathy to Fred's family. I always enjoyed my visits with Fred. Pastor Charlie Whitford, Barefoot Bay, Florida
Rochester DIstrict VNA
September 29, 2011
To the Colbroth family- The Rochester District VNA would like to express their condolences on the loss of Fred. Our thoughts and proayers go out to his family and friends
Donna Walter
September 29, 2011
" To Fred's family", Fred and Betty Lou were such an important part of the First United Methodist Church of Rochester, we will miss them terribly. I know that Fred and Betty Lou are now both in a better place enjoying each others company. Our sincere condolences, Hans & Donna Walter
Kelley Letourneau
September 29, 2011
Jim and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken Houle
September 29, 2011
To Fred's family, Our sincere condolences. As a long time member of the Rochester Runners, Fred was famous. His nick name was (FLASH). The reason he was known by that nick name, was because he would sprint out at the start of a race so he would get his picture taken. It all started out as a joke, but it stuck with him during his running career. Sue & Ken Houle
September 29, 2011
Our sincere condolences.
The Homemakers Health Services
September 29, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Fred's death. He has had a tough life for the past number of years. I have always kept him in my thoughts. He and Betty-Lou were good friends at one time and Fred, a classmate.
My sincere condolences.
Gerie Earle Spencer, Edgewater, Florida
Peter & Nancy Charron
September 29, 2011
Fred was the agent when we bought our home in Rochester. As first time home buyers, Fred treated us with courtesy & professionalism. May he rest in peace.
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