Laurin E Colbath

Was born in Westmont New Jersey in 1934 to Clarence E. and Ida Mae Brown Colbath, he passed away on January 10, 2017.

Larry graduated from Collingswood High school in Collingswood New Jersey in 1952; he married Lucille Putnam in 1955. Larry joined and served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960. After the service he worked for RCA in Camden New Jersey, which led him to an affiliation with ECI (Electronic Communications Incorporated) in St. Petersburg Florida.

The family moved to Florida in 1966 and Larry worked his way to a management position with the Raytheon Corporation, retiring in 2003. Long time interests included camping, traveling, boating, collecting old radio’s, ATV riding and model trains. Larry loved to spend time at his little farm in Maine with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Lucille, Sister Jane Gossett (Dave), Sons Barry (Melissa), Richard (Margaret), Daughter Diane Moore (Eugene), grandchildren, Shannon, Trisha, Brian, Isaac, Zachary, Olivia and Alex.

In lieu of flowers you may consider a donation in Larry’s name to one of the following organizations.

The American Lung Association

The Green Beret Foundation

Wounded Warrior Project

The American Cancer Society