Clarence R. “Ken” Colby Jr., 78, of Wiscasset died on Nov. 8, 2023 at his home.

He was born on Nov. 11, 1944 in Bath, the son of Clarence Sr., and Hazel Colby.  Ken attended a one room school on Westport Island and later Morse High School.

He married Darlene Cunningham on Dec. 2, 1962.

Ken worked was a union pipe fitter, known for his precision welding skills. He worked at BIW, Maine Yankee, and traveled to job sites with the union to Canada, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia and Michigan.  Ken survived a brain aneurysm in 1986 which was difficult for such a hard worker.

Ken was an active member of the Wiscasset Nazarene Church and Wiscasset Senior Citizens Cribbage League.

He is survived by his wife Darlene; son Tony; daughter Tina; grandchildren Ashley, Shawn and Amber; great-grandchildren Westin, Kali and Hailey; sisters Debbie Bailey and husband Jeff, and Sherry Callahan; sisters-in-law Jolene Cunningham, Sally Shaw and Karen Greenleaf; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A celebration of Ken's life will take place Saturday, Nov. 25th at 1 p.m. at the Wiscasset Nazarene Church, Gardiner Road, Wiscasset.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, ME 04357.