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Elmer Stone Obituary
He was born in Dedham, Mass., son of the late Edward Clifton Stone and Elsie Winifred (Hammill) Stone, and had been a resident of Vernon for many years until moving to Manchester in 1951. Mr. Stone was a veteran of WW II serving in the South Pacific as an Aviation Machinist's Mate, Third Class, United States Navy. He was a proud recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross & Air Medal for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight during operations in the Western Pacific Area from April 12 - August 8, 1945. Prior to his retirement in 1983, he was employed with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for over 30 years in the Assembly-Test Department as a Supervisor. Mr. Stone was a longtime member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Manchester.
Besides his wife, Edith, he is survived by his daughter Shelley (Stone) Bochain and her husband Russ of East Haddam; his son Michael Stone of Amston; two sisters, Winifred Downey and her husband William of Sumner, Wash., and Barbara Cook of Vernon; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 41 Park Street, Manchester. Burial with military honors will follow in East Cemetery, Manchester.
Friends and family may call Tuesday, August 8, 6 to 8 p.m. at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Book of Remembrance, 41 Park St., Manchester, CT 06040.
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Debra Belancik
August 9, 2006
Mike,
Ben and I would like to send out condolences to you and your family.
Cherish the moments life has to offer. Our prayers are with all of you. god Bless. Sincerely and Respectfully yours,
Ben and Deb Belancik
Joe Savino
August 9, 2006
My condolences to the Stone Family
Angie Parent
August 9, 2006
Mike, Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Paul & Angie
John & Kim Hanusovsky
August 8, 2006
Mike,
John and I are very sorry for the loss of your father.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gerald Martin
August 8, 2006
Mike and family,
I am sorry for the passing of your dad. We will keep him and your family in our prayers.
John Spinelli
August 8, 2006
With Deepest Sympathy to Mike and Family. My thoughts are with you in this time of loss.
Mark and Vivian (Bochain)
August 7, 2006
Shelley, Russ, Edith and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Holmes Funeral Home
August 7, 2006
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Ruth Hahn
August 7, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to Edith and her children.Elmer was our friend for many years. I know he will be missed. We also send our deepest sympathy to Winnie & Barbara who were also our friends many years ago.
George & Ruth(Fielding)Hahn
Frank Hinchey
August 6, 2006
I was associated with Elmer for a number of years at Pratt&Whitney. He was a wonderful person to know.
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