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Arthur Collette Obituary

Arthur R. "Art" Collette, 57, of Windsor Locks, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital with his family by his side.

Art was born Dec. 19, 1957, in Hartford, the son of Anna (Vignone) Collette and the late Arthur R. Collette, Sr. Art was an avid bowler and bowled in several leagues, including the TNBA at South Windsor Ten Pin and the Bradley Bowl. He also enjoyed golfing and was a fan of NASCAR, the New York Giants, and the New York Yankees.

In addition to his mother, Art is also survived by two children, Nikkole Nelson and her husband, Robert of Bristol, and Jeremy Collette of Windsor Locks; two beloved grandchildren, Maddison and Evelyn. Art is also survived by a sister, Marie Coltey and her husband, Gary, of East Hartford.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit

www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Jun. 13 to Jun. 17, 2015.

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Lucille Bartee

June 26, 2015

I'm truly sorry to hear of Artie's death.
Remember the good times and he will always be close to you. I'm glad I saw him about a month ago and we talked about old times. Love all of you

Chris Beaudry

June 16, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Art.

Jean LaPointe

June 14, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by the expressions of sympathy from friends at this time.

June 13, 2015

Sorry for your loss from Ken J.

June 13, 2015

You will be missed

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