Deborah “Debbie / Deb” Louise Colomb
EAST WATERBORO – Deborah “Debbie / Deb” Louise Colomb, 61, passed away suddenly at home on April 10, 2026.
She was born in Portland, on Nov. 21, 1964, a daughter to the late Kermit and Elizabeth Hanscome. She will be remembered by the many pictures she loved to take while traveling and on many camping adventures she went on with her family and friends.
One of her greatest accomplishments was visiting all 50 states. She was an active lifetime member of the Ossipee Mountaineers Snowmobile Club and loved snowmobiling in many places including Yellowstone National Park, Québec and all over Maine.
Deborah is survived by her husband of 44 years, Benjamin Colomb; daughter, Jessica White and her husband Mathew of Arundel, son, Benjamin Colomb Jr. of East Waterboro; sisters Diane Hall, Susan Kiley, Donna Emery, and her brother, Kermit Hanscome; along with her grandchildren, Anastasia, Caleb, Hailey, Alexandria, Maverick, and Otto; many nieces, nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Ossipee Mountaineers Snowmobile Club located 255 Old Alfred Rd. in East Waterboro.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras Funeral Home website, http://www.mainefuneral.com.
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