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Harold Burnett Obituary
Born in East Hartford July 21, 1924, son of the late Leslie C. and Helen (Stone) Burnett, he attended local schools and was a 1942 graduate of Manchester High School. Hal was a veteran of WW II, serving in the U.S. Army with the 10th Armored Division. Prior to his retirement, he was Owner/President of Capitol Equipment Inc. in Manchester for over 55 years. Hal was a former member of the 8th District Board of Directors, a former volunteer firefighter for the 8th District Fire Department, a member of the Manchester Rotary Club and B.P.O.E 1893 of Manchester. He was an avid chef, organist, and musician, and was a member of Fletcher's Follies, a music organization in Venice, Fla.
Besides his wife, Lillian, he leaves his three loving daughters, Leslie Backbom and her husband, Eric, of Manchester, Patricia Yuscanitch of Farmington, and Halene Fujimoto and her husband, Roger, of Vernon; two sisters, Barbara Larson and Florence Lindsay, both of Manchester; seven grandchildren, Paul Bycholski and his wife, Ann, Lisa Appell and her husband, Tad, Ian Burnett-Pollock, Daniel Burnett-Pollock, and Sadie Burnett-Pollock, and Ryan and Marissa Fujimoto; seven great-grandchildren, Sarah, Stephen, Adam and Alyssa Bycholski and Joshua, Evan, and Ashley Appell; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Hal was predeceased by his son, Harold R. Burnett Jr., and two sons-in-law, David Pollock and Michael Yuscanitch.
The Burnett family would like to thank Dr. Daniel Tardif and the entire staff of 2nd East at Manchester Memorial Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.
A celebration of Hal's life will be Friday, October 27, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours will be Thursday, Oct 26, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Bridget School Endowment, 74 Main St., Manchester, CT 06042.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Burnett
Al & Natalie Mandell
November 30, 2006
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the entire Burnett Family. Al has many wonderful and fond memories of Harold. After their busines relationship at Capital Equipement they kept intouch by phone. They also had many enjoyable lunches together.
Al will miss talking and seeing his friend Harold.
Joyce Wilson
November 6, 2006
Leslie, so sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. Please pass on my sympathy to your Mom and your sisters. Joyce
October 27, 2006
We are so very sorry to hear about Hal. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mary Rae and Joe Granato
teri tucker
October 26, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Linda Mellon
October 26, 2006
Deepest sympathy to Leslie Halene Ethel and family circle.Im sorry I didn't get to meet your Dad. Will remember you all in my prayers.
Love Linda Chris and Catherine
xoxo
Mary Ann Knight
October 26, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to Lil and her large and loving family. I am so sorry about your loss. I will always remember Hal as great man who had a great sense of humor. He passed down many great traits to his family. I wish I could be with you all at this time of great sadness. And, Leslie, thank you so much for calling me. My love to you all, Mary Ann Knight xxoo
Florence (Soss) Lindsay
October 26, 2006
I was sorry to here of our loss. I wish that i could be there with you now. I had many good times with Hal. Especially in Vermont and all the fishing we did and playing with Elsie the cow. He was a good brother. I have got good memories and I will miss him. God bless you all.
susan & peter klein
October 26, 2006
Dear CT. Family- Peter and I are so sorry for the loss of Hal. I remember all the fun we had swimming in the pool, barbequing and eating in the boats when Trish and Leslie lived on Main Street. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and may you go from strength to strength.
Love always,
Susan & Peter
Linda Curtis
October 26, 2006
My heart felt love and sympathies to my Aunt Lil, my cousins Leslie, Tricia, Halene and their families. Uncle Hal was a wonderful man. He could always make me laugh and was so good to me, my mother and family. May God bless my Uncle and all who love him.
Carroll Johnson Mattoon (Brundrett)
October 25, 2006
Dear Leslie and Family,
I'm so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. He was a fun guy and always took great care of Fountain Village.
October 25, 2006
Our sincere sympathy to Lil and Leslie, Tricia and Halene,
Harry and Pat Eggleston
Carol Tani
October 25, 2006
May God bless all of you and give you peace and comfort knowing that He has Hal in His hands. I never had the pleasure to meet Hal, but the love that Halene expressed for her father spoke volumes: he was a good husband, father and grandfather to his family - the most important achievement of all. I send my sincere condolences and prayers to my friend Halene and her whole family.
Sheila Gilgoff
October 25, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. I lived next door to Hal Burnett when I was a little girl growing up in Manchester. Halene was a good friend and I always remember her Dad as being kind and loving.
Love to all of you...
Sheila (Blanco) Gilgoff
Sedona, Arizona
Holmes Funeral Home
October 25, 2006
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Jenn (Plouffe) Giesey
October 25, 2006
Paul, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's been a very long time since we've seen each other and who knows, maybe you don't even remember me but I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts along with the rest of your family at this difficult time. Know that he is looking down on you and you will be together again someday.
Debbie Smith
October 25, 2006
The memories go way back, your house parties upstairs and down, cousins playing and hiding, you opened your home to all of us, my dear uncle. I will always remember you. Love and sympathy to Aunt Lil, Leslie, Tricia, Halene and families.
PAUL & ANN BYCHOLSKI
October 25, 2006
WE LOVE YOU & MISS YOU & WILL THINK OF YOU & ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD FROM CAPE COD TO FLORIDA YOU ALWAYS GAVE US MORE THAN ANYONE COULD ASK FOR...I HOPE YOU GOT YOUR LINE IN THE WATER UP THERE.
STEVE Bello
October 25, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Christine Yankowski & Family
October 25, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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