John T. "Jack" Derwin

John T. "Jack" Derwin
John T. "Jack" Derwin of Windsor Locks, Connecticut, passed away on November 16, 2025 surrounded by family. Jack was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, who lived a life defined by dedication, generosity, and service to the community he loved.
Jack led a life of public service having worked for many years as a Police Officer for the State of Connecticut before retiring in 1990. His service extended beyond his career through his many years as a volunteer for the Windsor Locks Fire Department, an EMT for the Windsor Locks Lions Club Ambulance, and the American Legion.
When not volunteering, Jack could be found on the greens playing golf, sharing his backyard pool with family and friends or walking his beloved St. Bernard, Tiny, throughout his neighborhood. Jack also treasured opportunities to travel, fulfilling a life-long dream to visit family in Ireland for the first time in 2011.
Those who knew Jack will remember him for his stories, his engaging personality and his readiness to lend a hand - no matter how big or small. His legacy lives on in the family who loved him deeply, the community he served, and the many lives he touched along the way.
Jack is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy, their children, Colleen (Patrick) DePratti; Laura, and Kevin (Rebecca) and his five grandchildren: Sarah and Rachel DePratti, and Jamie, Tommy and Alice Derwin. He is also survived by his brother, Francis "Butch" (Diane), brother-in-law James McDermott, sister-in law Nancy as well as several nieces and nephews.
Jack was predeceased by his siblings, William, Mary Jane McDermott, and Anne Greene, whom he remembered with great affection.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the American Legion Post 36, P.O. Box 308, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 or the Windsor Locks Fire Department, 2 Volunteer Dr., Windsor Locks, CT 06096.
His family will receive friends on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 4-6 pm at Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home, 1816 Poquonock Ave., Poquonock section of Windsor. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:00 am at Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com