Samuel E. PICKETT

PICKETT, Samuel E. Samuel E. Pickett, 75, of Poquonock, beloved husband of the late Sharon "Sally" (Lang) Pickett, passed away peacefully on Friday, (January 29, 2010) at Kimberly Hall in Windsor. Sam was born August 25, 1934 to the late Samuel C. and Hila (Campbell) Pickett in Windsor. He was a lifelong resident of Windsor and long time member of Poquonock Community Church, where he was very active in all church functions but will be remembered most for the strong presence he had in the choir. He was an eighteen year member of the Poquonock Volunteer Fire Company and an umpire for the Windsor International Little League for 25 years. Sam served his country honorably during the Korean War with the U.S. Army and graduated from Trinity College with bachelors degrees in philosophy and religion. Sam worked in the insurance industry, 23 years of which were with the Travelers Insurance Company. He is survived by his sons, Eric Pickett of Frankfurt, Germany; Dana Pickett and his wife Dawne of Rocky Hill; a daughter, Marchen Marinis and her husband Michael of Guilford; as well as six grandchildren, Riley, Griffin, Christopher, Mikaela, Cathlyn, and Kerinne. In addition to his wife and parents he was predeceased by his brother Kilbourne Pickett. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 1st, 10 a.m. at the Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home, 1816 Poquonock Ave. (Rt.75), Poquonock section of Windsor, with the Rev. James Silver officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery, Poquonock. His family will receive friends on Sunday, January 31, from 6-8 p.m. and again on Monday from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Donations in Sam's memory may be made to the Poquonock Vol. Fire Company, PO Box 11, Poquonock CT 06064. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.