April 25, 1940 - November 3, 2024

In Loving Memory ~

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ross, loving father and dear friend.

Ross is predeceased by his parents, Richard and Mary Colby, and his son, Thomas Colby.

Ross is survived by his daughter, Christie (predeceased by her husband Bill).

Ross was born and raised in Victoria, BC and moved to the Comox Valley with his family over 40 years ago. Ross had a career as an automotive salesman for Reynolds Colgate which took him all over Vancouver Island.

Ross ran the Badminton Program at Courtenay Recreation for 30 years, was known to many as their rural route mailman, and was much appreciated by the neighbours who now enjoy the neighbourhood he developed in Comox, aptly named, Colby Rd.

Ross was a kind, generous man, with a witty sense of humour. He loved sushi, his daily Times Colonist, was a bit of a foodie, and loved music, travel and antique cars.

We would like to thank the nurses and doctors at North Island Hospital Comox Valley for the compassionate care they gave Ross, Dr. Jeffrey Zorn (Comox), Dr. Josh Gordon (Courtenay) and Dr. Richard Gagnon (BC Cancer Agency).

And a thank you to VIHA Home Support and Nursing Team (Comox) and Robert at Comox Valley Funeral Home.