Colby W. Tripp

Colby W. Tripp Obituary LEWISTON - Colby W. Tripp passed away on Sunday, May 10. He was born on March 10. 1961,the son of Olive and Wheeler Tripp. He attended Lewiston schools. He married Darlene Tripp on October 28, 1989. Together they had three children and four grandchildren. They had recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

He started his working career hand sewing shoes, then worked as a carpenter for several years and had been employed at Bath Iron Works for the last 25 years. Colby loved to hunt, fish, travel, dine out and spend time with his family. He was a wonderful provider and always took care of his family, especially making sure his grown children maintained their cars regularly. He was meticulous with yard work and snow removal. He was said to have had the most manicured driveway in the neighborhood during the Winter. He always gave 110% to his work.

He leaves behind his wife, his three children Lee and Ginger Tripp of Fort Edwards, New York and Thomas Tripp of Milford, Maine, four grandchildren, Jonathan, Kendall .• Blake and Danielle .• his brothers Gary Tripp and wife Betty of Auburn, and Dale Tripp of Lewiston, his sisters, Joyce Richardson and husband Eddie of Lewiston, Linda Dulac and husband Ronnie of Auburn and Valerie Tripp and friend Fern of Mechanic Fans and many well loved, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother and father and his sister Janet St. Pierre and her husband Louis. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com TRIPP died in Lewiston May 10th. Mr. Colby W. Tripp age 54 years a resident of Lewiston.

Memorial services honoring Colby’s life will be held SATURDAY 4:00PM May 16th at the funeral home. Burial will be private at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Colby’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1 Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300 Topsham, ME 04086-1240

Family and friends are invited to visit Saturday May 16th one hour prior to services at 3:00PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023