David-Borden-Obituary

David Marshall Borden

West Hartford, Connecticut

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The family of Justice David Marshall Borden is saddened but honored to announce his passing, at the age of seventy-nine, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a wonderful man who spent his entire life working to do the right thing and inspiring others to do the same. Justice Borden - more...

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Dear Douglas so sorry to read about the loss of your father. Its been so many years since we have seen your family. Please accept our belated condolences and may you and your family find comfort and happiness

To Judy and the family, Norton and I were your former across the street neighbors on Middlefield Drive. I just learned of David's death in the Jewish Historical Society Newsletter, and then immediately sat down to find David's obituary. I am sorry you all experienced a difficult time after a lifetime of great joy. Notice I say"I", because I also experienced the death of Norton almost 4 years ago, after a struggle with Psrkinson's. I think one of you went to school with one of our daughters,...

Dear Judy and the Borden Family:

I can't tell you how broken-hearted I am to learn of David's passing. I was so optimistic that he would win his battle with cancer. Now, I must accept that I won't have the opportunity to see him or speak to him or have sushi with him again. I did so enjoy my visits with David.
I first met David in the early 1990's in my step class at the Hartford YMCA, and he introduced himself as "David". There were two attorneys in class at that time, Bruce...

For many years, Judge Borden ("Dave" to us) went hiking in the White Mountains each year with a group of folks from the law firm of Robinson & Cole. He was a wonderful hiking companion -- funny, interesting, encouraging and kind. You could talk about anything with him, even the most controversial of issues, and he would kindly and diplomatically educate you, and help you to see all sides of the issue. He had a great sense of humor. He was also a good inspiration, showing physical...

I'm proud to say I graduated high school with a Supreme Court Judge. RIP, Dave
Bradley Cagenello, Weaver class of 1955

Justice Borden's father Harold was the attorney for my grandfather's estate. I remember as a small boy when my dad took me with him to his law office in 1959. Dad told attorney Borden that he would like me to become a lawyer some day. Attorney Borden looked at me, smiled, and said "if you want to become a lawyer, you will have to read all of these books behind my desk!" Little did I know then that some fifty years later I would argue a case before his son, David.

Attorney Joseph Visone

deepest sympathiy to family and friendsand collegues
the justice led a remarkable life and based upon his obituary contributed greatly to connecticut as well as to our usa
thankyou and rest in peace
helen f. gottesman

Judy,

We're so sorry to hear about David's passing. Your beautiful obituary captured the spirit and personality that endeared him to everyone. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Warmly,

Rhonda and Marc Sacher

Judy--David was such a great judge and friend. He was a mentor to so many young lawyers and a model jurist for all of us on the bench. He also was a wonderful neighbor, always with time for anyone and a smile. We will miss him greatly.