Ernest W. Colby, 70 of Hampshire Hill Road, Worcester died May 22, 2013 near his home in Worcester. He was born in Northfield, VT on March 17, 1943 the son of Ernest and Lodema (Austin) Colby. He attended schools in Montpelier. Ernie worked for many years with Buzz Emmons at Vermont Expert Tree Service and later with Asplundh Tree Service of Vermont and Bombardier in Barre Town. He most enjoyed hunting & fishing and being on his land on Hamsphire Hill with family & many friends. He is survived by his wife, Gloria, whom he married in 2005; daughter, Cherie Jarvis and her husband, William of Morrisville, VT; a son, West L. Colby and his wife, Laura of Tenn; five grandchildren, Will Jarvis; Joshua Jarvis and Alana McLane; Lyden L. Colby and Tyler J. Colby, three great grandchildren, Caleb Jarvis and Alexa Dyland; and Aiden Colby, step-son, Donald Pierce, Jr., and his companion, Lori May of Middlesex; three step-daughters, Karen Kerin of Middlesex; Lisa Forbes and her husband, Mike of Worcester; and Patricia O'Neill of Worcester, seven step-grandchildren, Jillian & Allison Pierce; Lucy & Zoey Kerin; Trevor & Jennifer Forbes; and Katelynn O'Neil. Ernie is also survived by his Mother, Lodema Utton of Mobile, Alabama; three sisters, Barbara Hartman and her husband, Jeff of Mobile, Alabama; Donna Keough and her husband, Harold of Montpelier, Judy Colombo and her husband, Harry of Montpelier; uncle, Fred Austin of Barre; and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his step-father, Lancer Utton and a brother, Bob Utton. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 30th at 11:00 am at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Burial will follow the service at Waterbury Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Legion, Post # 3, Children & Youth Service Fund, 21 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com Delete Reply Reply All Forward Move Spam Actions Next Previous