Philmore H. Colburn
1935 – 2025
Enfield, CT – Philmore H. Colburn, age 89, passed away on Feb. 10, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1935, in Springfield, son of the late Leo P. Colburn and Mollie (Lewandowski) Potvin. He was a US Army Veteran stationed in the D.C. area where he met his wife of 67 years. Phil later worked as a draftsman and was a founding partner of the architectural and engineering firm of KennCo in Holyoke. He was a longtime resident of Chicopee and was a former member of the Elks Lodge #1849. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling. He is survived by his wife Gladys Ruth (Compton) Colburn of Enfield, CT; two sons, Philmore Colburn II and his wife Anne of FL and Michael Colburn and his wife Mary of Enfield, CT; and four grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. A prayer service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, February 19th at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.