David E. Ransom

RIVERTON –
RANSOM – David E. Ransom, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was the loving husband of Hazel (Fischbach) Ransom for 57 wonderful years. Born May 9, 1933 in Winsted; the son of the late Stanley and Charlotte Grace (Sheldon) Ransom.
David proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Radio Operator. He worked for Hitchcock Chair, never missing a day of work as a Furniture Packer and Shipping and Receiving. He was a founding member and cast member playing "Old Joe/Fezziwig" in the Riverton Theater Group. He was also a member of the Hartland Historical Society, CT Cetacean Society, Torrington American Folk Music Association, and the Riverton Congregational Church. David also served as Custodian at the church for many years.
He was a talented artist as well as a skilled musician. He had his own BlueGrass Band known as the Tunxis Mountain Boys and shared the stage with numerous musicians throughout his playing career. He played the Banjo with ease and was known as a "By ear" musician (which is self taught) and he also taught others many string instruments.
He was a lifelong Boston Red Sox and Hartford Whalers fan. David loved spending time with family and looked forward to the annual family reunions. He is already deeply missed.
In addition to his devoted wife, he leaves his cherished children, Jill Carr and husband Randolph of FL, Holly Schiffert and husband Robert of Weatogue and Kurt Ransom of Riverton; five grandchildren, Heather Wolkersdoffer and husband Brad of FL, Ryan Carr and Katherine Carr, both of FL, Nicole Smith of Washington Depot and Kristin Smith of MA; three great grandchildren, Hailey, Andrew and Mikeala; two siblings, Stanley Ransom, Jr., and wife Christine of NY and Florence Walker of FL; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Butler and Charlotte "Grace" Jones.
Friends may call on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted from 1 – 3 PM. Burial will be held in the spring at Center Cemetery in West Hartland with Military Honors and a memorial service to follow in the future at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Riverton Theater, Inc., PO Box 302, Riverton, CT 06065. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.
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