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Carl Ekroth Obituary
Carl S. Ekroth, 69, of Ellington, beloved husband of Catherine (Carroll) Ekroth passed away Monday January 6, 2014 at home. He was born January 18, 1944 in Providence, RI the son of the late Bertil L and Aase (Simenson) Ekroth. He retired from the State of CT Department of Environmental Protection. He was a member, as well as former board member and secretary, of the Hartford Audubon Society and a member of St Luke's Church Ellington. Carl was a passionate birder and bird photographer, and was well known locally for leading birding tours and walks to share his knowledge of the birds. He was a regular contributor to annual hawk watches and bird counts and reported to various birding journals and blogs. Besides his wife of 46 years he is survived by his sons and their wives Matthew Ekroth and Andrea Csupa of Belle Mead, NJ, Jon and Martha Ekroth of Candia, NH, four grandchildren Amber, Jacob, Sanna, Lena, a brother and sister-in-law Eric and Marion Ekroth of West Greenwich, RI. He was predeceased by a brother Bertil L. Ekroth Jr. Relatives and friends may join the family on Friday January 10, 2014 from 5 to 7 PM at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home 76 Prospect St, Rockville, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday January 11, 2014 at St Luke's Church, 141 Maple St in Ellington at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Ellington Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation at www.iwmf.com/donate/tormgift.aspx. For on line condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com
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Joe Hukill
January 10, 2014
I will never forget Carl. He was always very friendly & easy to get along with. He was one of the best. He was my friend and co worker. My sincerest condolences to all his friends and family.
Marge Fox Flanagan
January 9, 2014
Dear Catherine,
I began working in the TRC lab in the late 70's and would go in the field with the stack group now and then. They were a hard-working, fun group and Carl was such a great guy. What I remember the most is how much he missed you. “This is the longest I have been away from my wife since we were married,” he told me when we were at Goodyear. When we returned to Bradley, you were waiting at the gate and I saw tears in your eyes as the two of you embraced. It touched my heart to see such a loving couple.
“Love bears all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” 1 Corinthians, 7-8
With my deepest sympathy,
Marge Fox Flanagan
Keven Grasso
January 9, 2014
Matt, very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We will continue to keep you and your entire family in our prayers.
Mona Cavallero
January 9, 2014
To Catherine and the Ekroth Family:
i am so sorry to hear of Carl's passing - words cannot convey the sorrow I feel - i've known Carl for over 10 years via the HAS and have enjoyed his company and many contributions as a fellow birder and friend. Many loving prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
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Anthony Zemba
January 9, 2014
I feel blessed to have known Carl; a kind, patient, intelligent, welcoming soul dedicated to family, friends, and the environment. Thank You, Carl for all that you have done for Hartford Audubon Society and the Connecticut Environment. We will miss you dearly but will never forget you.
Candace Wilson
January 8, 2014
Dearest Catherine, I've just read the news of Carl's passing. I am shocked and saddened. I liked him the first time I met him, because of the birds we mutually loved! I admired what I knew of him, his dedication to his craft. I am thinking of you and praying for you and your sons and grandchildren. May God bless you all.
Love, Candace Wilson
Patty Pendergast
January 8, 2014
Time passages...Carl was a good man in the field as well as someone who did much good in his time. Carl's soul is free of a body that no longer served, he will be soaring with wings of his own now.
Phil Asprelli
January 8, 2014
Catherine . . . . So sorry! I last saw you and Carl as you walked the beach at Milford Point. It was then that Carl informed me of his debilitating illness and I said I would pray for him. He will be missed.
Phil Asprelli
Tracey-Anne Robinson
January 8, 2014
Jon: We were so sorry to read the notice about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robert & Tracey Robinson
Leigh Gammie
January 8, 2014
A great outdoors man who always enjoyed "the view". A classic smile and mustache. I will now cherish many stack adventures spent with Carl.
Ray Potter
January 8, 2014
So sorry to hear this news. I worked frequently with Carl and he was a great person.
Joe and Henri's house, refurbished! we spent a lot of good times there.
Stephanie Lovell
January 8, 2014
My dear friend Carl, I shall miss your visits. You and Catherine have been birding buddies for over 20 years going on the annual trips to Cape Ann and Cape Cod. Always up for new areas to explore, you will be sorely missed.
I'm going to see if I can find a Snowy Owl for you.
Blue bird
Stephanie Lovell
January 8, 2014
A surprise Pileated at Carderock, MD
Stephanie Lovell
January 8, 2014
Carl's favorit activity, birding!
Stephanie Lovell
January 8, 2014
April 13, overlooking Potomac River falls
Stephanie Lovell
January 8, 2014
April 13, meeting Frank Gallo's brother in Swan Harbor, MD
Stephanie Lovell
January 8, 2014
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