Limington - Vera M. Colby, 82, of Limington died at her son's home in Hiram on October 24, 2021 with loving family by her side. She was born in Norway, Maine on February 19, 1939 a daughter of Raymond and Marion (Millett) Damon and was educated in Norway and Standish schools. She was married to the late Henry Colby Sr. for 47 years.
Vera worked at both Limerick Footwear and Northland Shoe in Fryeburg for several years. She went on to work over 25 years at G.T.E. Sylvania in Standish until her retirement. She was a long time member of the Red Hatters Club in Standish.
Vera was very talented at quilting, sewing and crocheting. She made blankets for all of her family over the years. She also liked playing cards and games, especially bingo. She enjoyed going to local baked bean suppers, and also liked to travel. She will be sadly missed by her large, loving family and many friends.
Besides her parents and her beloved husband Henry, she is predeceased by her five siblings and a granddaughter, Lindsey Colby. Vera is survived by her six children: Henry Colby Jr. and his significant other Gloria Hewey of Limington, Andrew Colby and wife Ann of Limerick, Cheryl Ring and husband Jim of Newfield, Joe Colby of Limington, Jeff Colby and wife Rosalie of Hiram and Steven Colby and wife Kathleen of Limington. Also 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a large extended family.
An hour of visitation will be on Friday, October 29, from 12 to 1 p.m. immediately followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Poitras, Neal and York Funeral Home, 71 Maple Street, Cornish. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery Annex in Limerick. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.mainefuneral.com