ISABELLA (COLBY) PINKHAM
NEWPORT – Isabella C. Pinkham, 96, went to be with the Lord November 6, 2005. She was born October 1, 1909 at Richmond a daughter of Lineus and Marjorie (Cunningham) Colby. She married John Pinkham in 1931 and they moved to Newport that year. They enjoyed hunting and fishing and she enjoyed cooking and caring for her pets. She was predeceased by John in 1978; 3 sons, John, Jr. in 1932, Wilber in 1936, and Bernard in 1952. Isabella was a member of the Solid Rock Church of God in Pittsfield and the Newport Senior Citizens Club.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Esther and husband Fred Temple of Palmyra, Julia “Judy” and husband Robert Herring of Cundy’s Harbor; a son Maurice of Newport; a brother, LeRoy Colby of Wiscasset; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren.

Friends may call from 1 to 3 PM Wednesday, November 9th, at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport, followed by a graveside funeral service at Riverside Cemetery, Newport. Those who wish may assist the family with expenses, in care of Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport, ME 04953.