Gary Tolman Sr.

Gary Tolman Sr.

Gary Tolman Obituary

Published by Montano-Shea Funeral Home - Winsted on May 7, 2014.
TORRINGTON – TOLMAN – Gary Tolman, Sr., 55, of Torrington and Bangor, ME, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Gary was employed at RR Corrugated of Bristol for 30 years. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He leaves behind his wife, Lori of 40 years and three children, Kristy Leavitt and her husband Troy of Hamden, ME, Gary Tolman, Jr., and Kevin Tolman, both of Torrington; 4 grandchildren, Kyle, Kyra, Liv and Zoe; two sisters, Jeanne Marciano of Torrington and Nancy McGinn of Winsted; a brother, Daniel Tolman of Simsbury; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted has care of the arrangements. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.

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Joshua smith

May 6, 2016

Can believe it's been two years man. I miss you. I miss playing basketball with you. Hope your rocking the heavens Gary

Sherry (Coates) Page

June 5, 2014

Lori & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a wonderful man. Mom (Rhonda) and my sister,(Tammy) also send there condolences. Lori I want to give you my email address: [email protected] So,you and I can keep in touch.I can send you my phone number through email. ((hugs)) ~Sherry~

Dorothy Plank

May 10, 2014

So sorry an very sad to hear of your loss,please know You are in our thoughts an prayers, he treated my son troy as a son of his own an troy loved him very much, just know my arms are around all of you with a huge hug,xoxoxoxoxo doffy girl

Joanne Joray

May 9, 2014

I am in complete shock. I am so sorry for your loss. Gary is a wonderful, caring man. He will be missed deeply by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family. RIP Uncle Gary. You always made me laugh. Gentle soul. I can only imagine the fun and craziness that you and Chuck are having up in heaven. <3

May 9, 2014

So sorry for your loss, my love and prayers are with you all. Love Debbie Gagnon

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