Colyn G. Webber
Colyn G. Webber passed away on April 23, 2026 after a short illness at his grandson’s home in Piercefield, where he lived.
Colyn was born February 18, 1941 in Niagara Falls N.Y. to Clinton and Helen (McSween) Webber.
He was the youngest of six children. He graduated from LaSalle Sr. High School in Niagara Falls, N.Y., then graduated from Ithaca College, where he was editor of the yearbook. Colyn’s father and grandfather built a family camp on Raquette River near Piercefield. His first trip to the camp was when he was a baby and he spent many years after. His love for the mountains started early. His parents in 1960 bought a beautiful log cabin next to the original family camp on the Raquette.
Colyn’s first jobs in the area was tending bar at Dumas’ in Childwold, N.Y. and also several nights at the Iroquois Hotel.
In September, 1968 he married Donna Drew of Piercefield and they had one daughter Marni Webber in 1972.
Colyn worked for LaValley and Wolf Oil in Tupper Lake, as office manager and then Augsbury Corp. as area manager for this company in Jim Larkin’s office after Jim Larkin’s retirement.
In 1981 Colyn and his wife bought the Town Pub in Piercefield, then in 1984 Colyn worked for Department of Corrections at its Ogdensburg Correctional Facility. He worked as Account Clerk there and later in recreation and also as Inmate Grievance Supervisor.
Colyn was also an avid reader who especially loved the history of the Adirondack mountains. He also enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with his family and friends.
Colyn was a fireman for 52 years for the Piercefield Volunteer Fire Company. He was also a treasurer for over 20 years and short term as chief of the Fire Department.
He was predeceased by his parents Clinton and Helen Webber; his wife, Donna (Drew) Webber; his daughter Marni (Webber) Wilcox; his sisters, Jocelyn Woodcock, Rosalyn Butler and, Niela Smith; his brothers Roland Webber, Harley Webber; his sister-in-law Diane (Drew) Trombley; his brother-in-law Frank Drew and his father-in-law Harland Drew.
Colyn is survived by his grandson Steven Webber; his great grandson Harper Webber; his granddaughter Nicole Wilcox; two stepsisters Elaine (Leo) Sarazen and Patty Reandeau; his close family friend Amanda Phillips and many nieces and nephews.
Following Colyn’s cremation there will be a graveside service at Gale Cemetery on May 5th, at 11:00 AM
Arrangements are with Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake, NY