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Agnes King Obituary

Agnes K. King, 86, of Middletown, formerly of East Hampton, daughter of the late Anna and Charles Knotek and wife of the late Robert King passed away peacefully on Jan. 12th at Middlesex Hospital Hospice. Agnes worked many years at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford before retiring. She was an avid reader and loved mystery novels, gardening, bird watching, flea markets, collecting old books and owls. She is survived by her brother Charles Knotek of Stafford Springs, her son Howard Chaffee Jr. and his soulmate Barbara of Middletown, her daughter Sandra (King) Young of East Hampton, four grandchildren Brenda, Nicole, Abby and Justin, three great grandsons Timothy, Noah and Spencer and three nieces. A PRIVATE funeral service will be held in the Spencer Funeral Home and burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff of Wadsworth Glen for their friendship, kindness and care they have given to Agnes. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Published by The Middletown Press on Jan. 14, 2013.

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Kathie Basso

January 14, 2013

Howie Jr and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thought and prayers are with you, Barbara and the girls. I have some very nice memories of your mom.
Love Kathie

Bill Weir

January 14, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Judi O'Brien Durham

January 14, 2013

Howard,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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