Calvin L. Kaiser Sr.

1924 - 2018

Calvin L. Kaiser Sr., 94, formerly of Farmington, widower of Doris S. Kaiser who predeceased him on February 9, 2015, passed away peacefully in Carlisle, PA on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 31, 1924, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Margaret M. Kaiser. Calvin graduated from Swarthmore College and was a United States Navy veteran and served in the Naval Reserves until 1983. Calvin spent his entire career in the hand tool and hardware industries and retired in 1988 from The Stanley Tools Division of The Stanley Works (now Stanley Black and Decker), having served in several sales and marketing capacities. During his career he was a member of several industry associations. He was a former Adjunct Professor of marketing at Central Connecticut State University and Tunxis Community College. Calvin was a former member of the Board of Education in Farmington, former Little League coach, and a former member of the Old Guard. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Congregational in Farmington where he served as past Deacon and Moderator. Calvin loved the game of golf and was a former member of the Country Club of Farmington. He is survived by his three children, Patricia Kaiser Niemitz and her husband Jeffrey of Carlisle, PA, Barbara Kaiser Martens of Greenville, NY and Calvin L. Kaiser, Jr., and his wife Cynthia of Newington, six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middlewoods of Farmington Memorial Fund, 509 Middle Road, Farmington, CT 06032. Arrangements are being handled by The Ahern Funeral Homes, Inc., www.ahernfuneralhome.com.