G. Warren Westbrook

1924 - 2014

G. Warren Westbrook, 90, of South Windsor, beloved husband of Claire (Lediard) Westbrook, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at his home. Born in Hartford on August 23, 1924, son of the late G. Edgar and Ella (Warren) Westbrook, he lived in South Windsor most of his life. Warren graduated from East Hartford Schools and was a graduate of Yale University Class of 1946 after serving with the US Navy during WWII. He was employed at Noble and Westbrook Manufacturing Company, East Hartford for 20 years, in sales, as factory manager and vice president. After that Warren operated Westbrook Hardware Store in South Windsor for 5 years and was the owner and operator of Taylor and Helander Manufacturing Co. in New Britain for 20 years. He was active in South Windsor, serving as Deputy Mayor, a member of the CT Legislature for three terms and the Republican Town Chairman. Warren was an active member of Wapping Community Church in South Windsor and served as President, Deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member for more than 50 years. In addition to his wife of 41 years Claire, he leaves his children, Sandra Lee Westbrook of Coventry, G. Anthony Westbrook of Dayville, Richard W. Westbrook of Westbrook, Jonathan E. Westbrook of South Windsor and his stepson, Christopher Andersen of Woodstock, NY; his seven cherished grandchildren including, Christopher, Nathan, Kaitlin, Meghan, Samantha, Nicholas and Benjamin; and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves a brother Thomas Austin Westbrook and a sister Willa Adelaid (Westbrook) Smith. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Dale Edgar Westbrook and his sister Beverly (Westbrook) Holcombe. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Sunday, December 21 at Wapping Community Church, 1790 Ellington Rd. South Windsor. Burial with military honors will follow in Wapping Cemetery, South Windsor. His family will receive friends on Friday, December 19 from 6 PM to 8 PM, and prior to the service on Sunday, December 21 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd South Windsor. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Wapping Community Church Music Fund, 1790 Ellington Rd South Windsor, CT 06074. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com