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Albert Verrill Obituary

VERRILL, Albert E. Albert E. Verrill, 86, widower of the late Jane (Cummings) Verrill, of Colchester, passed away Tuesday (March 4, 2008) surrounded by his loving family at the Harrington Court GHC Center in Colchester after a short convalescence. Born June 24, 1921 in Auburn, ME, he was a son of the late Beede and Clara (Anderson) Verrill. On June 28, 1942, he and Jane were married in Eastport, ME. Together, they shared 62 years of marriage before she predeceased him on Nov. 21, 2004. A proud veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Adler-Boluck Post 6990 VFW in Colchester. Mr. Verrill was an aircraft mechanic for Pan-Am of NY and later at Pratt & Whitney as a supervisor for 30 years before his retirement. Al was an avid restorer of antique one-lung engines, participating in many shows and exhibitions. He also loved to hunt and fish and was a tireless fan of UCONN Girls Basketball and the Boston Red Sox. Mr. Verrill was a longtime member of the Westchester Congregational Church and the Wooster Lodge of Masons No. 10 A.F. & A.M. of Colchester. Of all his attributes, he will be remembered most by his family as a loving, kind and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include a son, Richard and his wife, Lynda Verrill of Colchester; a daughter, Teri Davis and her partner, Vincent Savalle of Colchester; six grandchildren, Kevin and Kenny Verrill, Kelly Verrill Martinez, Nicole, Christopher and Jessica Davis; six great-grandchildren, Richard and Doree Martinez, Kylee, Tanner, Hunter and Kory Verrill; three sisters, Anna Patchell of Enfield, Glenna LeConte of Quaker Hill and Betty Griffin of Danielson; a special friend, Joseph Boylan of Shrewsbury, MA, as well as his other hunting buddies; and numerous extended family and friends. In addition to his beloved wife, he was predeceased by his twin brother, Alfred. Friends may call Friday beginning at 9:30AM at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester, followed by an 11 AM Chapel Service. Committal with full military honors will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Colchester. Donations in his memory may be made to the Colchester Hayward Vol. Fire Department, 18-54 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester 06415.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 5, 2008.

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Timothy Healy

March 22, 2008

Dear Richard, Teri and families,

I just learned of your loss last evening when speaking with a friend from Eastport. Your Dad and Mom were great friends of my parents and I always enjoyed thier Fourth of July visits in Eastport. I heard from your Dad at Christmas and could see the sorrow in his writing following the death of your Mom. He lived a good life. He had a great family and many friends. He is at peace with your Mom and visiting with many friends he made along the journey of life.

Susan Perry (Deveau)

March 15, 2008

Teri, I am so sorry for your loss. I heard from your aunt Glenna. Your dad was such a nice man and I am sure you will really miss him. He is with your mom now and they will always be in the hearts of all your family.

Nancy and Henry Markiewicz

March 13, 2008

Teri and Vincent,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

John Gregory

March 11, 2008

Al,
Camp will not be the same without you. But you will always be with us in the Great Northern Woods.

John

Joe Boylan

March 7, 2008

Hi Al:

You do have "camp dishes" November 2008. You will be with us.

"The Hunting Buddies"

Ralph Makaravitz

March 7, 2008

Me and Al worked together At Pratt for a number of years together on the 3rd shift and he was the most conciencious person I knewn,never missing a detail and always professional.We shared adventures of our beloved Marine Corp although they were a war apart and I would have liked to serve with him.Semper Fi Al,Rest in Peace.

Nicole Davis

March 6, 2008

Dear Grampa,

You taught me how to respect myself, and how to behave with respect to every single person I meet. Thank you for always loving me and supporting me, for setting me straight when I got out of hand, for all of the laughs, and for sharing your crazy adventure stories. Your love and devotion to Gramma is a thing of such beauty, and the way your heart opened more and more after her passing is equally beautiful. You will stay with me and inspire me always.

Love,
Nicole

Frances Matus Sullivan

March 6, 2008

The Verrill Family

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Mrs. John C. Sullivan

Bob Root

March 6, 2008

To the Verrill family,

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked for Al for a number of years at Pratt. He was a great boss, and became a good friend. May the Lord watch over him and keep him safe. God Bless you all.

Marilu Sirois

March 5, 2008

To the Verrill Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I have many fond memories of visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Verrill in my youth. Thank you for the memories, may they both rest in peace.

Marilu Sirois (O'Meara)

Amy Haas

March 5, 2008

Teri -
Your Dad was truly a wonderful man, and will be greatly missed by everyone in the neighborhood. I know I'll miss his wonderful stories, his car that he made himself & drove around the block, and all of the engines that he rebuilt and used to run. I know that he's now reunited with your Mom, and catching up with Martin & Jennie.

Harold Woltag

March 5, 2008

Semper Fi. Marine rest in peace.
[email protected]

Karianne Kendall

March 5, 2008

Teri, Nicole, Chris and Jess-

Your Father/Grandfather was an amazing man, with so many life accomplishments. His biggest and most honored, I am sure, would be his family.
I lost my Grandmother this week as well and know how difficult this is, but I keep holding onto the fact that we have all been SO privileged to have had our Grandparents in our lives for as long as we have. There are so many more Good memories, Great memories, Happy memories to have that it will be easy to wash away the bad, the end, the not so good times.
I am hopeful that Al is now at peace and that he and his Lady Jane will once again be together.

My love to you all~

teri davis

March 5, 2008

Dad, You were everything a father should be. You were always there for all of us. You were my true hero. Now it is time to go to be with Mom. No more pain, no more doctors, just eternal rest and happiness. Sweet dreams sweet Dad. You will always be in my heart. I love you, Teri

Richard Trinks

March 5, 2008

With Deepest Sympathy to the Verrill Family.

Sincerely,
Richard Trinks

Sharna Gordon

March 5, 2008

T.J., Richard and families,
I am so very sorry about "Dad's" passing. He will be missed. Thinking of you all with love, and wishing I weren't so far away. Hugs.
Sharna and family

Ricky Martinez

March 5, 2008

Dear Grandpa,
you will be in my thoughts and prayers every day. you are very missed and very loved, i am very glad to be able to call you my grandfather. you were a wonderful person like i said, you are loved and missed very much. Rest in peace

TOM KEEGAN

March 5, 2008

TO MY SPECIAL FRIEND,WE DIDN'T VISIT MUCH AFTER RETIREMENT,BUT ALWAYS THAT BOND REMAINED.AL PERSONIFIED WHAT A MAN'S ROLL IN LIFE WAS INTENDED TO BE.. A GENTLEMAN..

Sheryl Verrill

March 5, 2008

Dear Grandpa, Thank you for all the very special memories that you have left with your great grandchildren. You will be missed dearly. So much Love, Sheryl

Wayne Mohrlein & Family, Mohrlein's Farm

March 5, 2008

Although I know that this is a sad and difficult time upon Al's passing, I have faith, as I'm sure that you do also, that it was such a joyous reunion when he rejoined his beloved Jane on Tuesday afternoon. May fond cherished memories of both of them allow them to live on through you forever. Semper Fi.
With His peace,

Mich and Rick Squires

March 5, 2008

Richard and Teri

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. As our neighbor and friend, we grew to know and love AL very much. Both Rick and I adored him. I especially loved listening to him talk about Maine and nature. Being a Canadian born girl myself - AL and I had alot in common. Rick and I will treasure the friendship we had with him always!! It won't be the same without him putzing around outside and stopping by to say hello. He will be greatly missed.

Kelly Verrill Martinez

March 5, 2008

Grandpa, I am sure you and Grandma Jane have been doing the Jitterbug. :-) I am thankful to have had you in my life! Thank you for having such a wonderful son aka my Dad. Aunt Teri is awesome too.
I know you are at peace, God Bless and Love ya. Kelly

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