Dr. Deal Tabor Aseltine Jr.

Dr. Deal Tabor Aseltine, Jr., 80, beloved husband of 58 years of the late Barbara Bronson Aseltine, departed this life Friday night, (December 13, 2002) at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Burlington,Vermont, November 21, 1922, the son of the late Deal T. Sr. and Kathryn (Hornbrooke) Aseltine. Deal grew up in Burlington with his sister, Norrine (Trono), graduating from the Cathedral High School. Deal met his future bride while visiting Connecticut around 1940. They were married February 23, 1943 in Rockville. Deal was called away from his young family to serve his country in the U.S. Army at the Battle of the Bulge and in occupied Germany. After surviving the destruction of war, he returned and entered the University of Vermont. With the desire to serve others, he graduated from the School of Medicine in 1951. He served his internship and residency at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, and opened his first small office on Prospect St. in Rockville. He began the private practice of medicine and surgery at St. Francis in 1958. During his 40 year career, he dedicated himself to the highest standards of his profession. At St. Francis he served as Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery, and as president of the Medical and Dental Staff. He was a member of the Hartford County Medical Association, the Connecticut Medical Society, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He retired reluctantly in December, 1990. A devoted husband and father, his greatest love was his family. He particularly enjoyed family gatherings and summers in his native Vermont. Deal and Barbara had four children. Lynn Belizi of Waterbury, VT. Deal III and his wife Kristine of Wethersfield. Chester and his wife Karen of Union and Christopher and his wife Lynn of Rocky Hill. His firm guidance and counsel, wry humor and loving character will be missed by all, most especially by his 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his grand daughter, Alyson Belizi. Calling hours will be Monday, December 16, 2002 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill. There will be a mass of Christian Burial at The Church of the Incarnation, 540 Prospect St., Wethersfield, on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 11:15 a.m. Burial will be private at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made in Deal's name to St. Francis Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105.