PENOBSCOT – Charlotte Lillian (Harris) Colby, 72, died Aug. 11, 2011, at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 31, 1938, in Bass Harbor, daughter of the Rev. Wallace H. and Eunice (Reed) Harris.
She graduated from South Portland High School in 1956, and Gorham State Teacher’s College in 1966, with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She was a member of East Millinocket First Congregational Church, U.C.C. She loved to sing in the church choir. She taught third grade at Opal Myrick Elementary School from 1966 to 1969. Charlotte married Alden R. Colby, Aug. 17, 1968. Charlotte was a literacy volunteer for adults in the East Millinocket area. She was a member of First Congregational Church, U.C.C., Springfield, as well as a member of the choir and president of the Ladies Circle. Charlotte moved with her family to Penobscot in 1992, and was a member of West Brooksville Congregational Church, U.C.C. She sang in the choir and special musical groups. Charlotte was employed several years as a travel ambassador for the province of New Brunswick.
Charlotte is survived by her husband; two daughters, Kimberly Strondak of Westbrook and Jennifer Colby-Morse of Dixfield; one sister, Amy Harris of Somerville, Mass.; two brothers, James Harris of Truro, Mass., and Charles Harris of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and three grandsons.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at West Brooksville Congregational Church, U.C.C., 1597 Coastal Road, Brooksville. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute to the Charlotte Harris Colby Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, 254 Southern Bay Road, Penobscot, ME 04476. This fund is to aid students furthering their education in the field of industrial technology. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 141 South St., Blue Hill. Condolences may be expressed at
www.jordanfernald.com.