Stanley W. Dimock

Stanley W. Dimock, 92, devoted husband of the late Ann (Gardiner) Dimock, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Born in Hartford, son of the late Stanley K. Dimock and Edwina Waycott Dimock, he lived in West Hartford most of his life. Stan graduated from the Loomis School in 1942. Following his first semester at the University of Pennsylvania, he served for three years in the U.S. Army during World War II which included service in the Pacific. Stan returned to Penn, graduating from the Wharton School in 1948. Three years later, he graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar. He joined the family business, Allen Manufacturing Company, where he was Secretary when the company was sold to Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company in 1956. Stan then joined the Group Division at Aetna Life Insurance Company where he worked as an attorney until he retired in 1980. Stan was a long-time member of the Civitan organization, serving as President of the West Hartford club in 1982-83. He was also a member of the Newcomen Society and the West Hartford Old Guard. Stan especially liked summer visits to Maine. He also enjoyed playing chess. He leaves a son, Stanley G. Dimock of Bristol, Rhode Island and a daughter, Pamela G. Dimock of West Hartford; a sister Priscilla Andrews of Bradenton, Florida; and two nieces, Lenna Andrews of Bradenton, Florida and Kathy Andrews of West Hartford and their families. Stan was predeceased by a brother Edwin, who died in 1941. Funeral and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, West Hartford has care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06119 or a charity of one's choice.