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Sumner SEWALL Obituary

SEWALL, Sumner Sumner "Sonny" Sewall, 62, of Rockville, husband of 39 years to Carol (West) Sewall, passed away peacefully on Friday, (April 2, 2010) at Rockville General Hospital. Born in Carmel, Maine on January 19, 1948, son of the late Charles and Winnie (Maloon) Sewall, he has lived in Vernon for 35 years. Prior to his retirement in 2009, Sonny was employed by Phillips Auto Repair in Tolland for over 30 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Sumner "Bucky" Sewall, Jr. of Rockville, Avery Sewall of Tolland and Tabitha McLean and her husband Brian of Ellington; nine grandchildren, Sumner III, Shawn, Mindy, Harley, Alex, Jordan, Brittney, Bridget and Brianne; a great-grandson; two brothers, David Boyle and his wife Martha of Rockville, Bubba Sewall and his wife Wendy of Stetson, ME; four sisters, Betty Zamsky and her husband Arthur of Stafford Springs, Violet Davis and Bernadine Flood of Newburgh, ME and Beatrice Smith of Lewiston, ME; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Lois West of Tolland; his sisters-in-law, Paula Mitterholzer and her husband Leo of Manchester, Jo-Ann Beaudry and her husband Joseph of Vernon and Linda Wagner and her husband Karl of New Britain; and several nieces and nephews who loved his dearly. His family will receive friends for memorial calling hours on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 5–7 PM at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon, followed by a memorial service beginning at 7 PM. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450-1004. Burial will be private and at the convenience of his family. For online condolences and guest book, please visit our website at www.carmonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 3, 2010.

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Heather Wilson

February 14, 2011

There is not a day that I don't think of you. I miss you very much. Wish that you were here now with us. I know that you are looking over me and helping me get through things. I love you very much.

Krissy Martin

April 27, 2010

RIP,We love you and miss you dearly.

wendy & bub sewall

April 19, 2010

not origonal but fits him the best.God saw him getting tired,acure not to be,so he put his arms around sonny and said come to me.With tearsful eyes we watched him pass away.Although we loved him dearly,we couldn't make him stay.A huge golden heart stopped beating,very hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the Very Best!!!!

Wini Mitterholzer

April 9, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Walt &Jenny Podolski

April 6, 2010

Our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. "Sonny" will always be remembered as a friend and Gentleman always willing to help.

Stacey Carr

April 6, 2010

Our condolences to you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pam Carr

April 6, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Staff at Ladd-Turkington &Carmon Funeral Home

April 5, 2010

With deepest sympathy during this difficult time.

Kerry Suitter

April 4, 2010

For a great guy you will be missed

Patty Gilman

April 4, 2010

With our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers are with you

Heather WIlson

April 3, 2010

I will remember all of the good times that we shared. I Miss you and Love you very much. I know that you are looking down on us and smiling. I love you Uncle Sonny.

EARL WEST

April 3, 2010

UNCLE EARL IS SORRY TO HEAR THE SAD NEWS ABOUT SONNY, KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME, I LOVE YOU ALL.

Dick & Laurie Page

April 3, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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