Photo courtesy of Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Feb 12, 1940 – Feb 10, 2022 (Age 81)
Gerald S. Baxter, Sr., 81, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of the late Lorraine (Swokla) Baxter passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. Jerry was born in Lowell, MA and was the son of the late Alfred E. and Eleanor (Silk) Baxter. He grew up in Hartford, and eventually moved to South Windsor. He attended Bulkeley High School in Hartford and graduated Ellsworth High School, South Windsor. After enlisting in the U.S. Navy, he entered New England Institute of Anatomy, Boston, and graduated in 1963 with a degree in Mortuary Science. Shortly thereafter he became affiliated with the Dillon Funeral Home Hartford. In 1973, with the well wishes of the Dillon family, he purchased the Dillon Funeral Home. In 1979 he founded the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, Wethersfield. For over 55 years he serviced the Wethersfield/Hartford communities with dignity and respect. A tireless worker, he loved and cared for countless families over his entire career, and will be greatly missed. Jerry was also a member of the Knights Of Columbus, Rev. John A. Fleming Council #2533, Glastonbury, and a member of the Wethersfield Lions Club.
He is survived by his four sons; Gerald S. Baxter, Jr. and his wife Suzanne, Glenn A. Baxter, Kenneth A. Baxter and his wife Carla, and Keith A. Baxter, his daughter, Norine Lord, and his seven grandchildren; Lesley Baxter, Victoria Baxter, Michele Baxter, Gerald Baxter, III, Jennifer Baxter, Tucker Lord and Abigail Baxter. He also leaves his brother Ronald Baxter and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 1:00 PM at the Church of The Incarnation, 544 Prospect St. Wethersfield, CT 06109. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, prior to the mass from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT 06109
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, 915 Maple Ave., Hartford, CT 06114-2330
To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com
Read MoreRIP Gerald! You and your wife was one of my favorite customers!! Now you both are together again!! I will miss you Both
JoAnn Brodeur Sadlers Restaurant
March 02, 2022 | Friend
Abby Baxter
February 16, 2022 | Waterbury, CT | Grandparent
Abby Baxter
February 16, 2022 | Waterbury, CT | Grandparent
Abby Baxter
February 16, 2022 | Waterbury, CT | Grandparent
Abby Baxter
February 16, 2022 | Waterbury, CT | Grandparent
We will always remember your kindness and helpfulness towards our family .Thankful to be part of your extended family. Sending prayers Bonnie Cancelmo Denisiewicz
Family of Ben and Fritzie Cancelmo
February 16, 2022 | Family
We hold you in our hearts at this time of sadness. - The Filatov Family
Alexander Filatov
February 16, 2022
Thank you to everyone who came to my grandpa’s service.
I realized how much he helped grieving families during his life time. I was touched by everyone who told me how my grandpa helped their family during a very difficult and vulnerable time in their life losing a loved one. The funeral industry is a demanding business and you never know when you will get a death call.
I’ll never forget all the memories I’ve had with him, even if it was something as small as sitting on the couch...
Abby Baxter
February 15, 2022 | Waterbury, CT | Grandparent
Gerry Jr,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Gerry Sr was a true gentleman and will be truly missed .
John Adamcewicz
February 15, 2022 | Willimantic, CT | Friend
