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Howard Fensley Obituary

Howard E. Fensley Jr. May 6, 1939 - March 11, 2012 Sebring, Fl - Howard E. Fensley Jr., 72, of Sebring, Florida passed away Sunday March 11, 2012 after a short illness. He was born May 6, 1939, in Norwich, to the late Howard E. Fensley Sr. and Elizabeth H. (Winslow) Fensley. Howard is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Betty(Griswold) Fensley of Sebring, Fl; two sons Dean Fensley, wife Tracy, grandson Bret, and Michael Fensley, wife Christina, grandson Virgil; all of Canterbury and daughter Jill Tetreault and her partner Lee Sweet of Voluntown. He was the brother of Bruce A. Fensley of Southern Pines, NC. and the late Joan E. Fensley of Norwich. He had several nieces, nephews, and three cousins; Richard Winslow, James Winslow, and Joyce Clark. Howard was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. He attended the Norwich school system and graduated from NFA. He was a welder at EB for many years and retired in 1992 from Northeast Utilities. Arrangements will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family requests that donations be made in his name to the Good Shepherd Hospice of Sebring, Fl. (1110 Hammock Rd. Sebring, FL 33870) or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Mar. 15, 2012.

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March 18, 2012

Betty, children & grandchildren,
We are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Please know that we offer prayer & condolences for your loss.
Susan & Bob Caplet

Dennis & Paulette Garosshen

March 17, 2012

Dear Betty and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you doing this difficult time.

Mary & Sam Porter-Price

March 16, 2012

Dear Betty and Family,
We are so saddened to read of Howard's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul and Jan Phillips

March 16, 2012

Our sincerest condolences to all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

John Matthews Christina Hanks

March 16, 2012

Dear Michael, Chris & Virgil,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers our with you during this difficult time.

Linda & Ron Martinelli

March 15, 2012

Dear Bruce & Chris,
So sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Take comfort in knowing he is looking after you from above.

Paul Doyle

March 15, 2012

Dear Fensley Family,
Our condolences on your loss, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael Christina & Virgil; we miss you. With love, your family at Scotland Congregational Church. Please let us know if you need anything.

jim keenan

March 15, 2012

rest in peace

Rich Faretta

March 15, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family of Howie,we grew up together on Division St and later welded together at Electric Boat we were best buds while growing up right thru High school.

Joe & Caterina Waldron

March 15, 2012

Bruce, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.

Sandi

March 15, 2012

Im so sorry for your loss

Diana Kornacki Lasch

March 15, 2012

"Aunt Bet", Jill, Dean & Michael-
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I have so many memories of Howard; riding his horse, or taking a drive, with all of us in the car, down to "Tunnel Hill" to bring him his lunch. Thinking of you ~ ~ ~

Angela May

March 15, 2012

Michael, Christina and Virgil, may the memories you have of your father and grandfather ease the pain of his passing, with sincere sympathy Angela May

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