Albert Honnel Searles

Albert Honnel Searles obituary, Colchester, CT

Albert Honnel Searles

Albert Searles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester on Nov. 20, 2024.

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Albert Honnel Searles, 74, of Colchester, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Backus Hospital. Born May 12, 1950, in Hartford, Connecticut; he was a son of the late Daniel Searles and Evelyn (Osgood) Searles. Albert grew up in West Hartford and worked for many years at Allied Printing in Manchester, CT. When his children were growing up, he would volunteer his time coaching little league and football seasons and serving as an umpire. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, fishing, walking the beach and traveling with his wife Donna. However, his greatest joy in life came from spending time with his family. He will forever be remembered as a devoted Husband, Father, Papa, Grampy, Uncle and Big Al to many, many friends. He is survived by his wife Donna Searles; daughter Alison Soleau and husband Charles, son Michael Searles and wife Cory; grandchildren Evelyn and Mallory Searles; and his brother Daniel Searles; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings Joan, Evelyn, Diane and Donald; and his sister-in-law Joanne Searles. Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home 167 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester, CT 06415. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org or to American Breast Cancer Foundation www.abcf.org to leave an online condolence, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com
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Steve & Kitt Langan

May 6, 2025

Happy Birthday to Al in Heaven. I hope you, Alison and Michale are doing well since Al left us. We are thinking about you!!

Sandy Peterson

November 24, 2024

My sympathy to the family of Albert.l also spent my entire school day years with Albert he was always good to people and became a great person.

Steve & Kitty Langan

November 22, 2024

I will always remember Al AKA (Skinny) as a great man, Boss and friend for many years. Hanging out with him and Donna back in the day was a lot of fun and great times. Although we haven´t see each other for a long time, Al will always be remembered! My thoughts and Prayers to Al´s Family Donna, Michael and Alison and Jay and their Children, Steve and Kitt Langan.

Sandi Metropolis

November 21, 2024

I grew up with Al...elementary, junior and high schoo and a friend just told me the news! I remember his humor and what a nice guy he was. Several years ago I moved to the CT/ RI border and caught up with him on Facebook about a beach bar / restaurant, The Oceanmistat Mattunuck Beach which we both liked. We had mentioned running into each other but never did. He was a great guy and a wonderful friend and to you his family and friends you have my deepest condolences. He was and still is a great guy and friend! Here´s our 6 th grade class picture from Charter Oak Elementary School, West Hartford CT. Al is in the top row center!

Jay Montgomery

November 20, 2024

My 1st memory of Albert is coming up to the front door of my parent's and greeting him at the door. I asked him who's your favorite baseball team. Red Sox was the reply. I said ok you can come in. He looked down at me and said we'll get along just fine.

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