Bruce A. Newcomb, 70

COLCHESTER, CONN. — Bruce A. Newcomb, 70, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Backus Hospital.
He is the son of the late Lowell “Bud” and Elizabeth (McVane) Newcomb.
He is survived by his children, Bryon Newcomb of Auburn and Christina Ann Hodge of Gorham; four grandchildren; his beloved sisters, Roxanne Barber of Bozrah, Conn., Cherri Allen of Norwich, Conn. and Deborah Lydick of Raymond; four nieces and four nephews.
Bruce was employed for many years as a shoe salesman in Portland. He later moved to Tarpon Springs, Fla., to enjoy warmer weather where he was employed at Helen Ellis Hospital in materials management for 10 years. He retired in 2005 and moved to Colchester to be near his sisters. Bruce loved to be a wisecracker and was loved by all.
Belmont Funeral Home is handling arrangements, which will be private.