SURRY, NH — Richard James Colburn, 79, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born in Grantham, NH to the late Seeley & Mernie (Newhall) Colburn. Richard grew up in Grantham and graduated from Stevens High School, class of 1956. He then graduated from a vo-tech school and began his career as a Drafting Engineer at Fellows Gear Shaper and later a Sales Engineer at Kingsbury Machine before retiring after thirty-six years of dedicated service. Dick married Patricia Woodward on August 20, 1960. Dick enjoyed fly fishing and tying flys for Orvis, hunting and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Colburn; daughter, Christina Swett, and her husband, Anthony; son, Brian Colburn, and his wife, Shelia; and four grandchildren, Devin Swett and Amy, Samantha Swett, Tucker Swett, Keith Colburn and Cassie. Dick also leaves behind his dog, Miley. Dick was predeceased by his sister, Josephine Colburn, and a grandson, Cory Colburn.
Family and friends are invited to Dick’s memorial calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Wednesday, September 18th from 4 to 6 pm with a memorial service to begin at 6 PM.
An online guest book is available to leave a message of condolence by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com.