"Bucky" Duane Elvin Colburn, 58, of Newport, VT passed away from complications from cancer on July 26, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 21, 1965 in Newport, VT to Elvin and Margaret (Davis) Colburn.

Bucky was a graduate of North Country Union High School, class of 1983, and worked as a Chief Lathe operator for Columbia Forest Products for many years, a job he was very proud of.  He enjoyed watching sports, traveling, especially the family trip to Hawaii, watching football games at Gillette Stadium, spending time with Kassidy, and Sammy, his precious cat.

He is survived by his daughter Kassidy Colburn of East Montpelier, VT, mother Margaret Colburn of Derby, sisters Debra Heald of Colchester, VT, Julie Gaboriault of Shelburne, VT, brother Jason Colburn and Amanda of East Charleston, VT,  nieces and nephews Jenna and Loralee Heald, Hannah and Jake Gaboriault, Travon and Tristin Colburn, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins from the Colburn and Davis families, and many close friends.

He was predeceased by his father Elvin Colburn, paternal grandparents Ernest and Eunice Colburn, maternal grandparents Dale and Alice Davis, uncles Richard Colburn and David Warner and aunt Kristin Davis.

Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral at 11:00 on Thursday August 3, 2023 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport with Rev. David Dizazzo officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Charleston. If friends desire, memorial contributions in Duane's name may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT 05855. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.