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COMSTOCK, Donald "Chris", III
Donald "Chris" Comstock III, 60, of Manchester beloved son of Mary (Collins) Comstock of Manchester and the late Donald C. Comstock, Jr. passed away Thursday, (October 10, 2013). Chris was born in Hartford, February 8, 1953, graduated from Rockville High School and was a Manchester resident for most of his life. A lifelong musician and guitarist, he enjoyed playing with many groups over the past years. He was also a skillful musical arranger and instrument restorer. With a strong love for animals, Chris operated his animal pest control service for more than 20 years with a heart and previously worked as a sales clerk for six years at the former Music Mansion in Manchester. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Melissa Reutter; five grandchildren, Dylan, Sunny, Bryce, Kara and Mason, all of Stafford, a niece, Chelsea L. Stinson of Virginia; his aunt, Rita Sperre and her husband, Chester of West Hartford; several cousins, John Murphy, of Middletown, Bruce Sperre of West Hartford, Brian Sperre of Massachusetts, Chester Sperre of New Hampshire, and Elizabeth Linthicum and her daughter, Norah of Illinois. Besides his father, he was predeceased by a sister, Cynthia Comstock.
Services and burial are private. There are no calling hours. Watkins Funeral Home Manchester is in care of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association P. O. Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005 and/or Friends of Animals 777 Post Road # 2 Darien, CT 06820. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald COMSTOCK
Chris in his 50's
Steve Sossin
November 3, 2017
Chris in his 20's
Steve Sossin
November 3, 2017
Steve Sossin
November 3, 2017
A true friend, super talented yet modest musician and an awesome person..
Bob Connor
October 12, 2014
I guess I wrote something in another book at the Funeral Home Site. I guess I also lit a candle there thinking that is how to keep the page going. Chris, my old friend, we had a hoot back in the day. RIP friend.
Melissa
December 7, 2013
Dear Dad I miss you terribly. I'm sorry if I did not say I love you as much as I should have and I wish I could hug you more. You really came through for me and helped me become a better me. Beause of your giving nature and loving daily support and belief in me I am a better person. Thank you Dad and I love you. ((((HUGS))))
Melissa
December 7, 2013
For you I will light a candle and for GrandMary whose heart is broken without you.
American Heart Association
October 16, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Peace forever my friend...
Steve Sossin
October 15, 2013
Thank you my dear old friend..for bringing my music back after that terrible heart attack I somehow survived. We met in 1970 Chris, and I always had the highest respect for you- NOT just as a spectacular musician...but as a spectacular PERSON..worth ten of anyone I've known. That we spent so much time this past year together, talking endlessly, and most precious of all- making MUSIC together!! When you took me aside just two weeks ago when I was over, to share so much... will always be the greatest honor and privilege and precious memory my dear old friend. To have had you WORK with me over the years..especially recently.. to write, play, sing and record such special songs.. I will get them all mixed Chris and get them to everyone that people will be able to hear just how special and talented you were... no ARE.. I share now the lyrics from the last song we'd just completed.. that you wrote called "All My Life" by 'Chris Comstock' 'All my life...I searched for the reasons.. to all the seasons of my life..of my life. To find a way to understand.. why loves comes sometimes, second-hand..I don't understand. Watching a world of friends & lovers, undercover..deep within the night, yet always out of sight- All my life.. Reaching for a shooting star, that seems so far for love to reach...from this lonely beach... I've been praying love would reach for me, so I could see just how it feels to share my life for real- so I could feel alive. All my life, I've searched for the reason, to all the seasons, of my life..of my life All My life.....
Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester
October 15, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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