Harold J. King

Harold King Obituary

Harold J. King September 8, 1909 - February 11, 2010 NORWICH - Harold Joseph King, 100, of 136 Hunters Rd, died on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at his home. On September 8, 1909 he was born in Mapleville, Rhode Island, the son of Edward and Emily (Baldwin) King. Harold enlisted in the United States Army and served with the Private Troop 8th Calvary & the Regular Army. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 29, 1928 and returned to Connecticut where he met and fell in love with Helen Humphrey. They were married on Dec. 28, 1935 at St. Mary Church in Norwich. They were married for 56 years until her death on May 25, 1992. Harold was an employee of the City of Norwich for 57 years working as a custodian at the John B. Stanton School and was also a crossing guard at the school. After a mandatory retirement from his custodian position he continued working as a crossing guard until he retired on his 100th birthday. He often commented on how much he loved Stanton School and all of the wonderful people he met while working there. During his employment with the City of Norwich he also worked as a voting machine mechanic for over fifty years. This past August 30th Harold celebrated his 100th birthday with a party at the Knights of Columbus in Taftville where over 150 people attended. It was a beautiful celebration for a truly wonderful person. He was a life member of the Norwich Lodge of Elks B.P.O.E #430 and enjoyed square dancing, polka dancing, and listening to Dick Pillar music. Most recently he has enjoyed the many good times he shared with his good friend and companion Loretta Roy. He will be remembered as a kind and generous person who was always there for you when you needed him. Harold is survived by two daughters, Carole Hinton, and her companion, Don Gallant, of Norwich and Jane Farrell of Cheyenne, Wyoming; four grandchildren, Tom Fedeli, and wife Kathy Thomas, Dan Fedeli, and wife, Catherine, Michael Fedeli and Tammy Stone, and husband Jim; two great-grandchildren, Sarah Fedeli and Joel Stone; and a very special nephew, Richard King; he was pre-deceased by two brothers, Frederick and George King; and one sister, Gladys Wells. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Church on a date to be announced. Burial will be at the convenience of the family and there will be no calling hours. Donations in his memory may be made to either, Hospice of S.E. Connecticut, 227 Dunham Street, Norwich, CT 06360 or the John B. Stanton School Library, 386 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360. The Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 141 Central Ave, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Feb. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold King

13 Entries

Nancy Senkewitcz

February 21, 2010

Harold was a wonderful neighbor to my late father-in-law and his wife, John and Bernice Senkewitcz. Whenever it snowed, "Harold" had always shoveled them out before we could get there to help. I enjoyed reading of his bithday party this summer and was happy to know that he was still an active man at 100. I hope that happy memories will help to sustain the family of this special gentleman...

February 19, 2010

To the family
As pointed out many times already, your dad (grandfather, etc) was a very special person. Although I have not seen him in many years, I have spoke of him often. Bragging about knowing him and learning from him. Definitely one of my favorite people.

He will always have a special place in my heart and memories.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Sarah (Osten) Dobkowski

Gayle Gallant

February 18, 2010

Carole and Don,
Mr. King was truly a special man and will be missed. Zachary took quite a liking to Mr. King and I believe the feeling was mutual. I felt it was quite adorable to watch the two of them interact.

Dan and I are here if you need anything.

Lisa Brown

February 16, 2010

Carole-my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your dad was a "unique" and very kind man and will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers!! Lisa Brown fka Lisa Petty - Assessors Office

Paul Casey

February 15, 2010

I will always remeber Mr. King from Stanton School. What a great man, who touched so many lives in a positive way. My condolences to the entire family

February 14, 2010

Carole,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your father meant the world to you and
he was so lucky to have you. Our deepest condolences.
Ed & Randi Nolan

February 14, 2010

FEB. 14, 2010 MY DAUGHTER WENT TO STANTON SCHOOL AND I HER MOTHER ,I WORKED IN THE CAFTERIA THERE. HE WAS SO GOOD TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM . HE'LL BE GRAETLY MISSED. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY . MAY YOU REST IN PEACE FROM YOUR FRIENDS THAT ALL KNEW YOU SO WELL

Paulette Craig

February 14, 2010

Dear Carole,
I will always remember how dear your father was to you. He will be in your heart always.

Arlene Pollack

February 14, 2010

I taught at Stanton from 1974 - 2000. Harold was the most wonderful, happy man. He always had a smile on his face. I have many wonderful memories of Harold, but the the ones that stand out are planning his retirement party, the party itself which was attended by over 125 people, "King For A Day" when the children honored Harold's retirement and Harold helping to teach my second graders the "Maypole Dance" complete with a volleyball pole and crepe paper streamers. After he retired, in the morning I would always stop my car next to his at the end of the drive for our morning chat. After I transferred to Teachers, there would be a toot of my horn and a wave on my way down NL Tpke. Stanton School and Norwich has lost a great man.

Linda Bauer Reynolds

February 13, 2010

I was a student at Stanton School in the Sixties and my mother was the school secretary. Mr. King's smile is one of my favorite memories of those years. My condolences to the family.

Lorraine McKinney

February 13, 2010

He gave so much to the kids, was a blessing to have him part of community, and growing up.

Laura (Barker) Mercurio

February 13, 2010

I lived next door to the Kings until he sold the house to my family. I remember him (and Helen) as loving and wonderful "Grandparents". The yard I had when I was growing up was very small and they let me play in their "huge" yard whenever I wanted. I can remember "Grandpa King" mowing his yard and shoveling his driveway well into his 80's. I remember "Grandma King" jumping rope with Tammy and I when she was in her 60's. Whenever they would see me playing outside they would always have some sort of goody to give to me, usually cookies. They spoiled me as if I was their grandchild, and I will always remember the smell of their home. I cannot explain it but to me it smelled of love.

bob sewart

February 13, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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