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Wayne Clifford "Bunky"
Colson

January 21, 1952 – October 13, 2016

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Obituary for Wayne Clifford "Bunky" Colson

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ROCKLAND – Wayne C. ‘Bunky’ Colson, 64, died Thursday, October 13, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport, following an extended period of declining health.
Born in Rockland, January 21, 1952, he was the son of Edward E., Sr. and Flora M. Roscoe Colson.
Always a hard worker, Bunky worked many years with the Rockland Cemetery Association, as well as various other jobs, including F.J. O’Hara & Son Seafood and North Lubec Canning. For more than 15 years, he served as a volunteer fire-fighter with the Rockland Fire Department. In earlier years, he often worked with his father taking down buildings to reclaim the lumber.
One of Bunky’s greatest joys was working his Main Street bottle route. He also enjoyed attending any musical events.
Other than his parents, Bunky was pre-deceased by a brother LaForest; and a sister Joan. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Lima, her husband and two granddaughters, Andrea Lima and Casey Lima, all of New Hampshire; three brothers, Wesley Colson of Rockland, Eugene Colson and his wife Lista, Terry Colson, Sr. and his wife Cindy, all of Thomaston; five sisters, Betty Colson, Cindy Colson, Ruth Ann Mossman and her husband Vernard, all of Rockland, Priscilla Demmons and her husband Gerald of Warren, and Lois Wentworth of Newcastle, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20th, at Seaview Cemetery, Waldo Avenue, Rockland. Pastor Richard Catalano will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sussman House, C/O Pen Bay Health Care Foundation, 22 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841 or Rockland Fire Department, 118 Park Street, Rockland, ME 04841.
To share a memory or story with Bunky’s family, please visit his online Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.

First Visitation

When Tuesday October 18, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
Address
110 Limerock Street
Rockland, ME 04841
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Service Information

When
Thursday October 20, 2016 2:00pm
Location
Sea View Cemetery - Rockland
Address
Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841

Interment Information

Location
Sea View Cemetery - Rockland
Address
Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
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