FATHER DEACON MARK R. COLBY 66, of Belmont, died suddenly in the emergency room at Mt. Auburn Hospital, Cambridge on January 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife Stephani (Bachelder) Colby. Dear brother of Stephen Colby of Epping, NH and Nancy Garipay of Los Angeles, CA. Born and raised in Belmont and returned to Belmont six years ago. Graduated from Belmont school system and Cushing Academy. He attended Dartmouth College College for two years and received his BA from University of MA. Served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a Mental Health Case Worker for a social service agency. He was a Father Deacon of the Holy Resurrection Church, Harvard St. Allston. Father Deacon reposed at Holy resurrection Church, Harvard St. Allston from the time of his death until Funeral Services were held on Monday January 7, 2008. Burial followed at Belmont Cemetery.