Colby E. Ewing
Colby “Cobby” Ewing, 58, died August 18, 2010, at his Caribou residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Caribou July 9, 1952, the son of Kenneth and Rita (Clark) Ewing. Colby was a 1970 graduate of Caribou High School and served with the US Army. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he farmed in Caribou from 1974 until 1998. He retired from farming and became a professional long haul driver and driver trainer for R.F.
Chamberland Inc. for a number of years. Colby was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and camp. He was a registered Maine Master Guide. He truly enjoyed snowmobiling and riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family. He was a life member of the Lister-Knowlton Post 9389 VFW, the Henry P. Pratt Post 15 American Legion as well as being a life member of the National Rifle Assoc.
Surviving in addition to his parents of Caribou are his significant other and best friend, Lisa Browning also of Caribou; one daughter, Staci Hoge of S. Portland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Darlene Ewing and Mike and Christie Ewing all of Caribou; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Neil and Michelle Ewing of Presque Isle and Clark and Theresa Ewing of Caribou; one sister and brother-in law, Kathy and Donald Demerchant of Caribou; one grandson, Caleb Ewing; and two step-granddaughters, Erin and Carrie Caldwell; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Ewing was predeceased by a brother, Rodney and a grandson, Michael Brooker Jr.
Friends called at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou 7-9 p.m., Monday. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2010, from the chapel of the Mockler Funeral Home with Rev. John Kiehn, pastor of the Caribou United Baptist Church, officiating. Interment with military honors took place in the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in Colby’s memory may do so through the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery Memorial Fund, 37 Lombard Rd., Caribou, Maine 04736. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
