Edwin G. Thrall

Edwin G. Thrall, died on Easter Sunday, (April 20, 2003) leaving his loving and always devoted wife of 48 years, Olive "Flicka" Thrall. He was born on October 5, 1918, and was a lifelong resident of East Windsor. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janett and Douglas Moore; and two grandchildren, Natalie and Tim Moore, all of Tolland. He also leaves his brother-in-law, Minot Ring who resided with him and helped with his care. He was predeceased by his brother Leonard; and leaves two sisters-in-law; seven nieces, and two nephews. He had many friends, including Karen and Bob Alford who were always there when he needed them. Ed worked as a farmer and a bulldozer operator for many years and served as a selectman of East Windsor in the 1960's. He was an avid collector throughout his life with his most recent collection being doorknobs. But Ed is best known for his creation of The Building. He will long be remembered for being a man of strong principle who went to great lengths to fight for what he believed in. Funeral services will be Monday, 1 p.m. at the Windsorville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Windsorville Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St., Rockville, on Sunday, 6-8 p.m. The family would like to thank the many nurses and aids from VNHS who cared for Ed over the years. A special thanks to Anna Saffer who cared for him so well. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Central Hospice, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066.