Harvey Davidson

Waterford - Harvey Davidson of Waterford, died on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, after a courageous fight (Mesothelioma) at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London.

He was born on March 28, 1946 in New London, to the late Kenneth and Alice (Cooper) Davidson.

Harvey was happily married on Aug. 20, 1972 in New London, to his wife of 39 years, Sandra (Pollack) Davidson

He was a 1965 graduate of New London High School, he then entered the U.S. Air Force where he served during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1969.

Upon his discharge from the service, Harvey went on to a career of more than 20 years as a painter at Electric Boat in Groton.

Besides his wife; he is survived by his brother, Lawrence Davidson and wife, Cynthia, of South Carolina; his brother-in-law, Alan Pollack and wife, Carol, of Simsbury; his sister-in-laws, Arlene Pollack of Norwich, Jackie Davidson of Canton, and Joan Davidson of New Britain. He is also survived by several cherished and loved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and his beloved canine companion, Nicki.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Daniel, Edward and Gary Davidson; and a nephew, Andrew Davidson.

Sandra would like to thank the many family and friends for their support; as well as Hospice Southeastern Connecticut for their caring and compassion. Thanks also to Dr. Benjamin Newton for the care he gave Harvey this year.

A special thanks to Dr. Frank Maletz, who for 20 years, was there for Harvey as a doctor, advocate and a friend, and to Harvey's special friend Chris Calkins, for being there whenever needed.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, with his burial to follow, weather permitting, in the Beth- El Cemetery in Groton.

Shiva will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday nights, at the family home in Waterford.

Donations in his memory may be directed to either Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360 or the Connecticut Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Road, Quaker Hill, CT 06375.

Please visit www.byles.com for the family's online registry.