DOVER-FOXCROFT and HERMON – Colby L. Emery, 84, died June 28, 2005. He was born April 29, 1921, at Stacyville, the son of Jerry and Helena (Freve) Emery. Colby worked many years for himself as a woodsman, and retired from International Paper in Dover-Foxcroft. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Dover-Foxcroft. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding snowmobiles and camping with family and friends. He traveled around the state by horse-drawn covered wagons, often raising funds for Operation Lift Off. He also enjoyed carpentry and helping build and remodel homes. Colby is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Althea; a son, Jerry and wife, Darlene, of Dover-Foxcroft; two daughters, Sharon Stevens and husband, Robert, of Bangor and Kristy Emery of Storrs, Conn.; grandchildren, Sean Emery and wife, Robin, of Bangor, Renee Hamlin and husband, Scott, of Dixmont, Charles Emery and wife, Susan, of Abbot, Tammy Bickmore and Bernadette Kroone of South Portland, Elizabeth Brewer and husband, Donald, of Corinth, Andrew Bickmore and wife, Karen, of Washington, Maine, Terri Jo LaClaire and husband, Phillip, of Tampa, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Meagan, Johnathon, Cheyanne, Dakota, Colby, Benjamin, Nicole, Matthew, Mckenzie, Jacob, Mindy and Michael; and a brother, Keith Emery of Skowhegan. He was predeceased by sisters, Irene, Lucille, Auriella and Leanoa; and brothers, Leonard, Morris, Fremont and Durwood. The family would like to say a very special thank-you to the staff of Brewer Rehab & Living Center, B Wing, and to the Hospice staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital for the thoughtful care and support for Colby and his family. As per Colby’s wishes, only a burial service will be held at a time to be announced at the Morse’s Corner Cemetery, Corinna. A celebration to his memory will follow the graveside service at the American Legion Hall, 47 Maple Street, Corinna. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Newport.
COLBY L. EMERY
