Lucille Colby

Loudon--Lucille D. Colby, 96, passed away October 12, 2022 At Havenwood Health Services Center in Concord, NH. She was born in Concord On June 11, 1926. Lucille, Known to everyone as “sister”, attended Loudon schools and graduated from Concord High School in 1943. She was employed by Treisman Brothers Wholesale Candy & Tobacco Company and The State of New Hampshire retiring in 1990 from the Department of Education. After her retirement she worked part-time at The Country Cat in Loudon with her sister Harriet McLaren, her niece Linda McLaren and daughter Pat Bigwood.

She is predeceased by her parents Fred and Catherine Dirth, her loving husband of 70 years Arthur Colby, her brothers Claude Dirth and his wife Meryl, Purple Heart recipient Army Sargent Kenneth D. Dirth, her sister Harriet McLaren, and her nieces Kathleen Griffin and Linda Paddock.

She is survived by her daughter Patricia Bigwood and her husband Robert, her sons David Colby and his wife Kate, and Dana Colby and his wife Kim. Three treasured grandchildren, Dan Bigwood, Scott Bigwood and Carly Colby. Several nieces and nephews.

Lucille was famous for her apple pie which The Loudon Fire Department enjoyed every year at the harvest supper.

The Colby and Bigwood Families would like to extent our heartfelt appreciation for the loving care Lucille received while at Havenwood Health Services Center in Concord. Their smiles and kindness were a great comfort to Lucille and all of us every day.

Memorial donations may be made to The Loudon Firefighters Association, 55 South Village Road, Loudon, NH 03307.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.