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Charles Colby Obituary
CHARLES PATRICK COLBY, JR. (Age 72)
On Saturday, March 9, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Ann Colby; father of Michelle, Deborah and Stephanie; grandfather of Margaret Elisabeth; brother of Sheila Mack. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, March 15 at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, www.supportshrinershospitals. org, or to Post-Polio Health International, www.post-polio.org. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Paulette Ladas
March 24, 2013
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I know your memories of your Father will last in your hearts for an eternity.
March 16, 2013
My sympathy is with all of you on this great loss.
Chris Larsen
March 15, 2013
Hugs to all of you, and peace as well.
James Bond
March 14, 2013
My prayers are with the Colby family. I'm so glad that Maggie got to know her grandpa! Please take care and I will see you soon.
-JB
Wendy Lee Loewen
March 13, 2013
My condolences. Praying for God's peace which transcends all understanding to penetrate all who knew him.(I work with Debbie, his daughter at Westat)
Angela Studnek
March 13, 2013
Holding your family dear to my heart in prayer. May the Peace of Christ be with you. Love you!
Susan Griesbauer
March 13, 2013
My sincere sympathy to you all. I am out of town, but will be with you in spirit as you celebrate your father's life this week.
March 13, 2013
The McEntires send all their sympathy.
Amy Larsen
March 12, 2013
Thinking of all the Colby sisters and praying for the family. Little Maggie has a wonderful mother and super aunts!
Deborah Menke
March 12, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
March 12, 2013
May your hearts be filled with joy as your remember the good days shared with your loved one. May he be remembered fondly by the God of all comfort.
March 12, 2013
Joe and I offer our deepest sympathy and pray for God's blessings on your family during this time. Marianne and Joe Conte
John Mack
March 12, 2013
I love you Uncle Chucky!
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