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Daniel Fenton Obituary
He was born in New London, on March 4, 1924, the son of the late Timothy Fenton and Dorothy (Lima) Fenton. He graduated from Robert E. Fitch Senior High School in Groton in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Company K 18th infantry Regiment in Normandy and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
He married Geraldine Hume on July 11, 1953, at St. Mary Church in New London.
Mr. Fenton worked at Electric Boat in Groton, as an electrician from 1952 and retiring in 1986.
During retirement, he enjoyed building stone walls at his home and for many friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed vacationing at Myrtle Beach, S.C.
He is survived by his wife, Gerry, and their five children, Robin Gibson of Oakdale, Mike and wife, Kathy, of Waterford, Heidi Fenton of Gales Ferry, Scott and wife, Joann, of Ledyard, and Bambi Franciosi of Westerly; eight grandchildren, D.J. Gibson, Kara Gibson, Erin Gibson, Michael Fenton, Daniel Fenton, Scott Fenton, Joseph Fenton, John Michael Franciosi; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Timothy Fenton of Las Vegas, Nev.
He was predeceased by a sister, Marie Aubin, and brothers, Paul Fenton and Edward Fenton.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06037.
The family would like to thank the staff at New London Rehab and Care of Waterford for the care and compassion given to Daniel "Bud" Fenton.
Entombment will be private at St. Mary's Mausoleum. There are no calling hours.
Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London.
Please visit www.Byles.com for directions, to sign the guestbook, or to share a memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Fenton
Marc Bokoff & family
March 9, 2013
Dear Heidi and Fenton Family,
We are sorry to read of your dads passing.
Our thoughts are with you.
Cindy Brazee-Smith
March 8, 2013
Mrs. Fenton, Robin, Mike, Heidi, Scott and Bambi...I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Fenton's passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Robin Shinn
March 8, 2013
To the Fenton Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Vickie Nelson Ambrosch
March 8, 2013
Gerry and family,
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Obe Wood
March 7, 2013
Scott, Jo-Ann and Scott and Joseph - I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers and thoughts, as well as all of your family.
Camie Cushman Joyce
March 7, 2013
My dearest childhood friend, Bambi, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Camie
Elizabeth Nunes
March 7, 2013
Mrs. Fenton and family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless all in this time of sorrow. May all the years of memories, help you through this time.
Alane Kennedy
March 7, 2013
Scott, Joann and boys, so sorry for your loss. Those beautiful stone walls will always be a wonderful reminder of your dad.
March 7, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Davilee Deal
March 7, 2013
Joann, so sorry to see the passing of your father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and always.
Kevin Leyland
March 7, 2013
Robin, Mike and family, Very sad to hear of the loss of your dad.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth and Garon Camassar
March 6, 2013
Dear Gerry and family,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all of you with caring thoughts and prayers during this painful time.
Karen Gifford-Tomaszek
March 6, 2013
Gerry and family
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Winkler
March 6, 2013
Gerry & family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bob & Kate Winkler
Patrick Hume
March 6, 2013
Aunt Gerry and Family.
Sincere Sympathy to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, wishing you the comfort of great memories.
I will always remember all the fun times we had at Christmas and all the family picnics.
Patrick & Debbie Hume
Carl Sheppard
March 6, 2013
Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My dad is now a resident of NL Care and Rehab so it appears that we are following in your footsteps. May fond memories soon replace the grief you are now feeling. Again, our sympathies.....
March 6, 2013
Sympathy to the family at this time. Barbara Cedio (Wiemann)
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