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Glenn TONKIN Obituary
TONKIN, Glenn
Glenn J. Tonkin, 71, of Manchester, husband of Joyce Tonkin, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on June 17, 2011. He was a son of the late Floyd Egbert Tonkin and Vivian Exine (Eddy) Tonkin. Besides his wife of 45 years, Glenn is survived by his sons; Glenn Tonkin, Steven Tonkin and his wife Susan, five grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Madison, Gunnar, Reese and Taylor, four sisters; Sandra Carrier, Judy Bosworth, Betty Morgan and Beverly Johnson. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Tonkin and his sister Barbara Tonkin. A special thanks goes to VNA Hospice nurses and Dr. Kapoor & staff for the great care and compassion they provided to our entire family.
Friends and family may attend calling hours on Tuesday, June 21st., from 2-4 p.m., and 6-8 p.m. at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, CT. 06108. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave. P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT. 06450-1004 or to American Diabetes Association, 30 Industrial Rd., Middletown, CT. 06457. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
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Memories and Condolences
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John Jeffries
June 20, 2011
I would like to extent my sincerest sympathies to The Tonkin Family. I got to work with Glenn at Gengras Volvo for a number of years and always enjoyed his company and sharp sense of humor. In tense times he was always kind to me and patient when things didn't go smoothly (which was quite often!). He was a good man and I am sad to know he's gone, but am happy that he is now out of pain and - hopefully - off to a better place. With love, John Jeffries, Tolland, CT
AMU STAFF
June 20, 2011
joyce and family,
we wanted to wish you our deepest condolances on the loss of glenn. we
truly loved caring for him in the AMU. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
god bless,
the staff and nurses of the AMU at Manchester Hospital.
Jaime Aniskoff
June 19, 2011
Dear Joyce, Butch and Steve, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. He was a wondeful man who loved his family very much. I hope you find comfort in all the memories he has left behind. He will be gone but not forgotten! Jaime Aniskoff
Kathy and Jim Kirby
June 19, 2011
Joyce, Glenn and Steven, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You have many wonderful memories to hold him close to your hearts. He was, indeed, a great man.
Ted Wantuch
June 19, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
connie leonard
June 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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