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Garrett Dalton Obituary
Ansonia--Mr. Garrett E. Dalton 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 24, at Yale New Haven Hospital from injuries of an auto accident on Sunday morning. He is the husband to Carol Chudoba Dalton. Born in Derby on April 11, 1940 son of the late Edward G. and Mary (Warsanick) Dalton. A communicant of the Church of the Assumption, Graduate of the Assumption School and the Ansonia High School class of 1959. A Veteran of the U. S. Army, retired from the Ansonia Board of Education, loved nature, Osbornedale State Park, fishing and boxing. But most of all he loved his grandchildren and great granddaughter. Survivors besides his wife are sons Garrett Anthony Dalton and wife Karen and children Ashley and Allison, Edward Garrett Dalton and wife Melissa and children Luke, Lily and Edward Daughter Leslie Mary Vidic and husband Keith and children Katherine and Nicholas and his daughter Audrey. Sisters Susan O'Donnell and husband Kenneth ,Christine Pelatowski and husband Lawrence and nieces and nephews. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 4-7 p.m. in the Bennett Funeral Home 91 N. Cliff St. Ansonia and on Thursday his funeral procession will leave at 9:30 a.m. to go to the Church of the Assumption for a mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial with Full Military Honors will take place on Friday Sept. 28 in Pine Grove Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers make donations to St. Jude's Children Hospital in care of the Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gerald Ryan
September 19, 2023
Still miss you Gar
Dan Ventre
September 19, 2022
we used to talk about life and its goods and bads at the park
Gerald Ryan
September 19, 2022
Still think about you Gary...May you Rest In Peace....Gerald Ryan
Gerald Ryan
September 19, 2020
Think about him almost every day....he was a great friend
October 21, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. I hope that you might be comforted by fond memories and the love of your family and friends. (Psalm 23)
October 1, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
September 29, 2018
Sorry for your loss ,we had many long conversations at the park, shared some laughs,and told each other tails from our past.
Rest in peace Gary
Dan ventre
Ernest Saunders
September 28, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Sheri Champagne
September 27, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sending love and prayers
September 26, 2018
Carol I was so sorry to hear the tragic news of your husband. May God grant you His peace and comfort at this most difficult time. Praying for you and your family.
Marcia Goodwin (Larry P's Cousin)
Jupiter, Florida
September 26, 2018
To the entire Family of Gary Dalton,
I wish to express my Deepest sympathies
with the loss of Your Husband father Grandfather Brother and such a Friend to so many.
I will forever remember Gary and the laughs he gave me the help he gave me walking my lil pup when I couldnt . He was
so kind and considerate . may he R.I.P. I will remember Him always in my Thought and prayer.
Bob Bomba
Carol Bowolick Kirby
September 25, 2018
Chris and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your brother.
September 25, 2018
The Dalton Family have my deepest sympathy. Philippines 4:6,7 says that God has the peace that excel all thought and guards the heart, may that peace be with your family during this difficult time.
Ken O'Donnell
September 25, 2018
To Carol and Family...
Prayers and condolences at this sad time...
Find comfort knowing he loved his family
above all else...So grateful we had such a nice
conversation when Susan and I were up North...
Nicole Williams
September 25, 2018
Leslie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for peace for you and your family in the days that lie ahead. May you find some peace in the fond memories you shared.
September 25, 2018
Dear Carol & Family.
So very sorry for your loss. May God keep you all strong during this time. Garrett may you R.I.P.
Gerald Ryan
September 25, 2018
To my best friend & longtime companion: I'm gonna miss you Mo!
My condolences to his children & family.
robert & bonnie coughlin
September 25, 2018
DALTON FAMILIES:
So sorry to hear the loss of Garrett.
I know him for my many years .He will always be
remember what a wonderful, funny and just all around kind guy to everyone around him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Jean ,Peter, Michael & Aidan Faiella
September 25, 2018
Our Condolences to the family and friends, may you find comfort at this sad time with the loving memories of Garrett.
ROBERT & BONNIE COUGHLIN
September 25, 2018
DALTON FAMILIES:
Myself and Ma (BONNIE) are sorry to hear about the loss.my ma know him for many years . He will always be remembered for what a wonderful, funny and just all around kind and friendly person he was towards everyone around him .
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Everyone will miss him and wont forget the memories they have of him .
Patty Fischer
September 24, 2018
Leslie & Family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
September 24, 2018
Our condolences Leslie to and your family. Praying for all, may you find peace in the days ahead. Love Allan & Victoria
Nancy Chudoba Bauer
September 24, 2018
So very sorry Aunt Carol! Praying for you. Love Nancy
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