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Maurice Avery Obituary
He was born in Hartford, a son of the late George and Gertrude Donaldson Avery. He grew up in Simsbury, and graduated from Simsbury High School in 1960. He attended the Porter School of Tool Design, the American Society of Quality Control, and the Federal Aviation of United Technology. He was an avid golfer and loved to fish. He retired as owner/operator of Turbo Specialist in 2007 and moved to Cape Coral, Fla.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ginette Avery; daughters, Kelly (Robert) Calderoni, Lisa Lovely; and son, John Avery; brother, Russell Avery; sisters, Janise Delcanto, Laurie Kinnifin; five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
A private memorial service will be held.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Avery
Rusty
November 7, 2023
K+R Calderoni
May 30, 2008
Skippy
We think and pray with you daily. For we ask every day, That question ? Why ? May we never know the reason. But we know that you are serving a great purpose. We love you and miss seeing you daily. We will some day meet again. Until then, Peace Dad.
Love be with you and us always and forever. Robbie and Kelly
XXXXOOOO
Jamie Sylvain
May 30, 2008
Skip,
The memories we have with you in Febuary are priceless. Im so glad we got to spend that time with you. Im also very happy you got to spend some time with Danica. Please watch over all of us and give Cathy-Jo a kiss for us which im sure you already did. Thank you so much for all your love and the time we got to spend with you here on earth.
Matante Ginette,
When you feel that gentle breeze in the middle of the night on your cheek it's just Skip telling you he's with you. Our memories are so very dear and we will see him on the other side..
Love and Miss you so very much,
Josh, Jamie and Danica-Jo xoxoxo
May 13, 2008
Tante Ginette, I was so sorry to hear about Skip, he was a terrific man you should be very proud, I know he was.Believe it or not time will ease your pain. Take care of yourself.
Love, Sharie Cyr-Arbercheski
xoxoxo
Michelle Robertson
May 13, 2008
Dear Matante' Ginette,
We are so sorry to hear of Skip's passing. He was a good man and an even better husband. He loved you so very much. I know that he is watching over you and always will. I wish I was able to give the two of you more time together. In time, the tears will be replaced with smiles of memories of a life well lived. If there is anything I can do for you, please call and let me know. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. I love you, Matante Ginette.
Deepest Sympathy,
Michelle, Chris and Brandon
Tami Elliott
May 8, 2008
Ginette,
Words can't express how sadden we were by the loss of Skip, we loved him very much, he was like a grandfather to the girls and it was very special that Mackenzie was born on his birthday, we will always celebrate them together. We are thinking of you and hope that all of the memories you have with Skip bring comfort during this time. We Love You so much!!!!!
Love, Scotty, Tami, Stephanie and Mackenzie
catheline Ouellette
May 7, 2008
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Ralph&Colette Lefebvre
May 4, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
marc sylvain
May 4, 2008
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. We send you our deepest love. We will always remember Skip as a happy outgoing person who took care of his family and friends. He has been an important part of so many of our lives and will always be here with so many of us in our memories of him. All of our best and love, Kate, Marc, Kaylee Sylvain
guy ,colette sylvain
May 4, 2008
SKIP, GUY and I ,will miss you HOPE you will protect GINET always , LOVE .FOREVER GUY , COL
Elinor Kniffin
May 3, 2008
Ginette dear: I hope this poem will bring you comfort:
Little did I know this morning that God was going to call your name.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I do the same.
It broke my heart to lose you, you did not go alone.
For part of me went with you the day God called you home.
You left me peaceful memories, your love is still my guide and though I cannot see you, you are always at my side.
The family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us, one by one, the chain will link again.
Love, Elinor (Kniffin)
Hilary Arleth
May 3, 2008
Dear Ginette, John, Lisa, and Kelly,
My heart goes out to you, and all the family who loved Skip so much. He was a great cousin, and just a wonderful guy. I am so glad that I had the chance to see him again at our reunion summer before last. He will always be loved and missed. I know that we all have wonderful memories, ( some of mine are all those Thanksgivings and summer picnics up at "the big house", running through the sprinklers, playing croquet and hide and seek when we were kids), but certainly yours are the sweetest Ginnette. The one thing that we all knew was that he was just crazy about you and you made him so very happy. I hope that you will always be comforted by that.
Love,
Hilary
Norm Sylvain
May 3, 2008
Please don't cry because I'm gone
For I am just away.
I did not die and never will
I'm with you everyday.
It's true that I have left the earth
And live in spirit here.
With a peace and love I can't explain
I'm happy, have no fear.
Who I was, I still am now
Even better than before.
Heaven holds such beauty here
With mountains, trees, and more.
Please don't cry, just speak of me
The way you use to do.
Make our memories happy ones
That hug and comfort you.
Remember me with happiness
Don't grieve because I'm gone
In heaven I am growing still
And my life continues on
Please don't cry because I share
All you say and do.
In every moment of everyday
Our love is with you too!
I know our Cathy Jo is in safe hands now with Skip. We couldn't of picked anybody better than him..
Love and Miss You Skip
The Sylvains
Norm, Terry and family
oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoox
Ron and Helen Frechette
May 2, 2008
Ginette & Family,
I don't know where the first posting went to in the Journal Inquirer's cyberspace but as I always say, "Everything happens for a reason" so I guess what was first posted was not what was meant to be said.
Maury was very near and dear to my heart as well as my family's. He was a very special person that had the knack and foresight to touch each and every person he met. I know how heavy my heart is right now and can't even fathom what your hearts must be feeling.
I have clung to the following words throughout some of the hardest reality times in my life and can just picture Maury telling me -- "Hey KID, it's time to speak those words again" so here goes:
To Those I Love, and Those Who Love Me:
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown.
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So keep the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on,
So if you need me .. call ... and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear . .
All of my love around you soft and dear.
And then when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"
God Bless You Maury!!
Until we meet again,
Helen & Ron Frechette
Billie-Jo, Christopher, Angel, Crystal & Keesha
Carrie Martel
May 2, 2008
Skippy, You don't know how much we miss you. The days we had at Daytona will be inour minds forever. The lasting pictures we have at Daytona trips will be kept for ever. Our trips to Daytona will be hard without you there but we will still know you will be with us. Please watch over Dale as he races now. Keep him save. We Know you are up there with our angel (cathy-jo) watching us and keeping us safe we love you and miss you very much. Carrie,Jeff,Dale xoxoxoxoxo
The Mozzicato's
May 2, 2008
Uncle Skip! You will be greatly missed, and loved forever!! I/We will see you again someday, until then please watch over all of us.
oxoxoxoxoxoxox
With Love Always
Robyn Rich Justin & Mya
Laurie Kniffin
May 2, 2008
Ginette, I hope the love that still surrounds you, helps get you thru this difficult time. The best that can be said about a man upon his passing is that those who knew him felt honored & blessed to have crossed his path. Skip, you will be missed, thank you for everything! Give Mom a hug for me.
The Mozzicato's
May 1, 2008
Uncle Skip! You will be sadly missed, but greatly loved forever!!! PEACE !
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
M'Taunt Ginette
Family is a circle of love!! I found this poem and I had to send it to you. Love Lots!! The Mozzicato's
****************************
When I left this world without you
I know it made you blue.
Your tears fell so freely,
I watched; I know this is true.
While you were weeping
Days after I passed away-
While all was silent within me,
I saw you kneel to pray.
From this wonderful place called heaven
Where all my pain is gone,
I send a gentle breeze to whisper,
"My loved ones, please go on"
The peace that I have found here
Goes far beyond compare
No rain, no clouds, no suffering-
Just LOVE from everywhere.
You need not be troubled
Just stay close to GOD in prayer
Someday we'll be reunited
My love, HIS love surrounds you always,
EVERYWHERE!
Diane/ Family Charette
May 1, 2008
Skip, when I first met you I told my sister Ginette Oh my God he looks like Kenny Rogers, We will always miss you,but we know the chain will link again. Love forever...will meet again.
Collette Lemay
May 1, 2008
To Skippy; Who was and is Loved always and Forever. We will miss all the laughs and the fun we've shared but I know you'll be with us Always & FOREVER. Love you!!!
Coll
Dani Stephens (Electro-Methods)
May 1, 2008
Ginette:
I was sadden to hear of Maurys' passing. It was a pleasure working with him over the last 29 years. I know he will be missed by all of those who knew him, and especially those like yourself who loved him. My heartfelt sympathy in your loss.
Electro-Methods, Inc.
May 1, 2008
Words can not express our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Kelly And Robert Calderoni
April 30, 2008
Skippy we will miss you forever in our hearts. Love will be always be in the air we know it will be you watching over us.
Love you
xxxooo
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