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George C. Hastings

West Hartford, Connecticut

1928 - 2017 (Age 88)

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DIED
January 27, 2017
AGE
88
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West Hartford, Connecticut

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George C. Hastings, husband of Laura M. Hastings, died January 27, 2017 after battling a brain tumor. He was born in Rutland, Vermont on March 30, 1928, son of Madeline "Pat" (Cassidy) Hastings and Edward W. Hastings. He lived most of his life in West Hartford. Hastings was a retired partner at...

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To the entire Hastings family, I am so sorry for your loss. George was a great guy and a best friend to our dad Win.

Lucinda and Miranda, so sorry to read about the loss of your dad. It looks like he led an amazing life. We are thinking about you.
Ann and Carolyn Ford

I will miss my Step Dad. For the past 35 years of my life, George was always available to talk, give advice, or if the situation was appropriate, to tell a story, or write a limerick. George had a great mind, and was very concerned about social justice. I will miss all of these things about him, and more.

George was an ardent supporter of Yale with many good stories to tell. It was fun and sometime exiting to ride in a golf cart with him. He played in all kinds of weather then entertained us afterward in the bar with his escapades. I will miss him.

A true gentleman who cared for all and contributed mightily to those in need. Deepest condolences to the entire Hastings family.

George was Intelligent, witty,charming and had a caring heart. I will always be thankful I had the opportunity to get to know George and to call him friend.
He will be missed around our club!

I first knew George through my wife Brad, with whom he at some point shared a West Hartford school. Then, as a newsman, I became aware of his many thoughtful contributions to the rule of law. When he helped insure the work of the Center for First Amendment Rights by having it absorbed in the ACLU of Connecticut during my term as chairman, he joined our board -- and was for years a voice always heard and respected in our deliberations. He served until his illness made his continued membership...

Laura: So sorry to hear of George'passing - I have two pictures of both of you when you visited Jay and myself in Puerto Rico - a long time ago - but a "happy memory" .