Rebecca Colby

Obituary of Rebecca Jean Colby

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Rebecca (Becky) Jean Colby, age 53 passed away peacefully at her home in Vermontville, New York on Monday August 28, 2017 with Billy, her best friend and fiancé of 20 years. Becky was born in Lake Placid on January 29, 1964. She was the daughter of Beatrice Colby and the late Robert Colby. She graduated from Lake Placid High School Class of 1982. Becky worked her whole life in serving people and most recently was the Assistant Manager for the last 8 years at A Plus Sunoco in Lake Placid, NY. Her smile would light up the room and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. She loved the sun, gardening, riding the Harley-Davidson, an occasional cold beverage, and getting together for dinner with family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter and grandpups. Becky loved her job, dealing with people, always had a smile for everyone, she had a warm heart and everyone loved her. She was an amazing woman, devoted daughter and sister, loving fiancé and true friend. Her happiest title was Grammie, and nothing gaver her more pleasure than having that role. Becky is survived by her mother, Bea Colby of Lake Placid, NY; her long-time companion and fiancé William (Billy) E. Latham of Vermontville, NY; her sister, Diane Whitney of Lake Placid, NY and her brother, Robert Colby of Lake Placid, NY. She is also survived by her step daughter, Deserah A. Latham (Seamus Lewis); her mother in law, Anne S. Latham; granddaughter Lilly N. Latham; her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; her grandpups, Chewie and Sledge. She was pre-deceased by her father, Robert Colby; grandmother, Maude Bracy and great-nephew, Torin Colby. Calling hours will be held Saturday, September 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid, NY followed by a funeral service at 8:00 PM. Rev. John Yonkovig will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to share a memory, upload a photo, order flowers or leave condolences at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com.
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Saturday
2
September

Visiting Hours

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 2, 2017
M. B. Clark, Inc, Funeral Home
2310 Saranac Ave. Lake
Lake Placid, New York, United States
Saturday
2
September

Funeral Service

8:00 pm
Saturday, September 2, 2017
M. B. Clark, Inc.
2310 Saranac Ave.
Lake Placid, New York, United States
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