Charles Colbert Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Charles Colbert (Middleton, Massachusetts). Charles, born on November 22, 1945, passed away on August 24, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Colbert to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellen Colbert and Edward Colbert; and his brother Thomas Colbert. He is survived by: his in-laws, Natalie and Welman McFarland; his friend Jeanie; his sister-in-law Thomas Colbert (Rosemary); his brothers, Edward (Kathy) and Patrick; his sons, Joseph (Marcia), Paul and Daniel Colbert; his wife Jean Joy McFarland Colbert; his grandchildren, Tyler, Zachary, Jessica, Jillian, Cameron and Caitlyn; Natalie McFarland and Gwen Rogers. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mackey Funeral Home (128 S Main St #114, Middleton, MA 01949). A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Rose of Lima Parish (12 Park St, Topsfield, MA 01983).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Action for Life Sunlight Home, https://sunlighthome.org. P.O Box 9194, Naples Florida, 34101 or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at https://pulmonaryfibrosis.org 223 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60606 (see the links below).

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