Dennis F. Slater

Dennis F. Slater, 56, of Broad Brook, beloved husband of over 36 years to Denise (Lavoie) Slater, died suddenly on Friday, July 22. Born in Hartford, the son of Howard O. Slater of South Windsor and the late Rosemary (Titsworth) Slater. Dennis grew up and lived in South Windsor before moving to Broad Brook in 1996.

He was a construction worker and operator for Botticello Construction Co. for several years. He was previously employed for many years at Tolland Automotive in East Hartford and J&H Slater Construction Co. in South Windsor. He was a devoted member of the Broad Brook Volunteer Fire Department for 29 years before retiring, and even after retiring he would show up to major incidents to help out in any way he could or participate in many fundraisers the department sponsored. Dennis rose through the ranks of the fire department and held many hats. He was the department chief engineer for several years. He also held the position of chairman of the board of directors, parade chairman, Ladies Night chairman and served on many truck committees. Dennis and the Slater family has provided operational support for many years to the annual Wapping Fair doodlebug pull and beyond. His countless hours of volunteering are unmatched. He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his wife, and his father, Dennis is survived by his daughters, Rochelle Slater and her partner Aaron Helmer of Casa Grande, Arizona;, Paige Slater and her husband Eugene Donaldson of Broad Brook, and Melody Slater and her partner Adam Steiger of Maricopa, Arizona; his five grandchildren, Dalton Slater, Gavin and Kinsley Donaldson, and Mia and Sadie Helmer; his brother, Howard E. Slater and his wife Rebecca of South Windsor and their children, Greta and Howard "Matt" Slater, and his sister-in-law, Renee Saunders and her husband Robert of Bradenton, Florida, and their daughter Deanna Blake, and his father's partner, Mary Lou "Doc" Kenyon of South Windsor, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His family will receive friends for calling hours on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 4–7 p.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Wapping Cemetery, South Windsor. For online condolences and guest book, please visit

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