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Carl V. "Gus" Gustafson

FUNERAL HOME

Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home - Manchester

400 Main Street

Manchester, Connecticut

Carl Gustafson Obituary

Carl V. "Gus" Gustafson, 67, of Hebron and formerly of Manchester, beloved husband of Lynne J. (Anderson) Gustafson, died peacefully Sunday (July 6, 2003) at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carl was born October 22, 1935 in Manchester, son of the late Carl A. and Elsie (Berggren) Gustafson and had been a resident of Manchester before moving to Hebron in 1965. Carl was a lifetime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Manchester, the Old Guard and the Beethoven Choir. He was a 1953 graduate of Manchester High School, served in the U.S. Coast Guard, went on to begin a 30 year career with Southern New England Telephone Co. and retired in 1987. During retirement, Gus kept active as Property Manager of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Assistant Chef at the Hole-In-The-Wall-Gang-Camp in Ashford, and worked part-time with the Holmes & Watkins Funeral Homes. Carl gave countless volunteer hours in other areas such as the Boy Scouts of America, the Manchester Lodge # 73 A.F. & A.M., the Transitional Living Center (TLC) in Manchester and the Manchester Area Network on Aides (MANA). Besides his loving wife he is survived by two children, his daughter and son-in-law Sandra G. and D. Keith Davis of Shippensburg, PA; son and daughter-in-law Stephen L. and Linda B. Gustafson of Vernon; three grandchildren; Kristofer J. and Erika L. Davis both of Shippensburg, PA, and Brianna Gustafson of Vernon; two sisters, Elsa Robinson and her husband Nelson of Manchester, Margaret A. Gustafson of Putnam; his brother-in-law Rev. Noel Anderson and his wife Diane of Georgia; three nieces, Leslie Juliani of Manchester, Heather Scroggins of New Hampshire, Julie McGrath of Florida; and a nephew William Anderson of South Carolina. A Memorial Service will be held Monday July 14, at 12:30 p.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 40 Church St., Manchester. Burial will be private in the East Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at the Watkins Funeral Home, 142 East Center St., Manchester. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Carl V. Gustafson Trust Fund c/o Savings Bank of Manchester, 923 Main St., Manchester, CT. 06040 attn. Kathy Sheriden The proceeds from this trust will go to benefit the many groups and organizations that were dear to Gus. For the online register book; www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 9, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Carl Gustafson

16 Entries

Don & Linda Simmons

July 28, 2003

Hi Lynn & family

We send our sincere regards on your loss. Gus will always be remembered fondly as a wonderful person, friend and neighbor.

See you soon.

Love, Us

dave/marsha arner

July 22, 2003

Lynn, you and the kids are in our prayers,love dave /marsha

Bill Anderson

July 17, 2003

Uncle Gus was always an individual you could count on. He never took center stage but he was always there for you on the sidelines. I wall have many fond memories of my first trip to Cape Cod, trying to drive his station wagon on the way back from scout camp at the age of five, filming our wedding in MN (from the sidelines) the Iowa visit when Garrett wouldn't stop screaming, and he and Aunt Lynn's visit to MN. (This is just to name a few) Uncle Gus you will live in our hearts and memories forever. Aunt Lynn, Steve, Sandy and family; our condolences and God's Peace to you.

Love Bill, Darbie, Garrett and Morgan

Ronald Fournier

July 15, 2003

Carol and I express deepest sympathy and sincere appreciation
for Gus and his friendship

Susan and Vince Lordi

July 14, 2003

Dear Lynne and Family,
We have so many wonderful memories of Gus on our travels for NASN. He kept our history in film and kept a place in our hearts with his cheerfulness and joy. We know that he is with God and taking care of recording special events in heaven. Our prayers have been with you through his long illness and will continue.

Susan and Vince

Shirley Carstens

July 11, 2003

Dear Lynne & family,
I have the fondest memories of the trip to Memphis with you & Gus and also of your quick trip to Washington in the rain after spending a week in sunny San Diego.
Gus was always so supportive of you and all the school nurses he met with NASN. All the photographs & videos that he took contibuted greatly to NASNs hisotry, I'm sure.
You have had such a rich life; one that is filled with wonderful stories! I remember him telling about his trip to the Caribbean after one of the big hurricanes — repairing what was left of the church's roof. And of the experiences at Hole-In-the Wall camp.
Blessings to you all, especially in the coming days. Shirley

Rosalynn Grzywinski

July 11, 2003

I didn't have many encounters with Gus except knowing that he and my dad (Joe Rockwood) were friends and that Gus was Steve's dad, but that all changed on my wedding day. Gus was there to send me down the aisle at just the right time. I remember being nervous and he looked at me and said go meet your future and start your new life as man and wife. I smiled and felt calm when I took my first steps down the aisle. I will never forget what he said. I know he is now at peace after a long time of suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless

Dom & Judy Botto

July 10, 2003

Steve ...

Your dad was a wonderful, kind and understanding man and will be missed by everyone. He as well as you and yours, will remain in Judy's as well as my prayers. One day we will all be together with our loved ones but until that day arrives we are comforted by the love they gave us when they were here and the sweet memories they leave us when they take their leave. Be well and God bless.

Dom & Judy

Kent and Elaine Damon

July 10, 2003

Lynn,
Our deepest sympathies for you and your family. Hope to see you Sunday. Will keep in touch.

Kent and Elaine Damon

Bobbie Warner

July 9, 2003

Lynne,
I'm thinking of you this week. You have inspired me the past six months as I listened to how you cared for Gus at home. You showed him such love. Thanks for helping me with my situation just by hearing more about yours.

Bobbie (from your UConn caregivers group)

Sylvia Prior Nolan

July 9, 2003

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Gus was the VP when I started with SNET and I will always remember his friendly demeanor and his unbelievable recollection of names. He was special to many of us.

With deepest sympathy, Sylvia Nolan

Ingrid Schamko

July 9, 2003

Gus was always smiling when he was at Camp. We have many special memories- friendship, good meals, great conversations. We will miss him greatly.

Mary O'Connor

July 9, 2003

As the daughter of Jim O'Connor, a former SNET District Manager who spent many years working with Gus, and who I know enjoyed Gus's friendship, I offer my sincere condolences to the Gustafson family. Dad died two years ago at the age of 93, but shortly before his death he was reminiscing about people that he particularly recalled, and Gus was one of them. I, too, recall Gus, having met him several times, including, I believe, at our house. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary O'Connor

LYNNE

July 9, 2003

Dear "Gus",
Although I never had the honor of meeting you I feel like I do know you through the kindness of your son Steve. Now I know just how wonderful a man you were! Someday your family will see you again, but until that time it's good to know that you'll be watching over them and that GOD will hold their broken hearts in his hands until you are all together again!

Watkins Funeral Home

July 9, 2003

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

Nancy & Tim Fiske

July 9, 2003

Gus is smiling down on all of us. You are all in our prayers.
With love...The Fiskes

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