George Axtell Obituary
North Grosvenordale – George Axtell, 74, died October 23, 2021, in Hartford Hospital. Born in New London, Connecticut, he was the loving husband of Joan (Worrell) Axtell.
George previously worked at Kaman Aerospace and Laframboise Well Drilling. He loved watching the Red Sox and camping in New Hampshire. He was always on the go and enjoyed visiting friends and family, offering laughs and support. He loved his family above all else and his smile and sense of humor will be truly missed by them all.
George is survived by his two sons, Phillip (Amber) Axtell of Thompson, CT and George (Tracy) Axtell of Webster, MA; his two daughters, Lena (Gary) Fredericks of Dayville, CT, and Annie (Toby) Ciukaj of North Grosvenordale, CT; three siblings, Jerry, Jim, and Rita; and 14 grandchildren, George, Ryan, Evan, Dylan, Mathew, Sybella, Amya, Jase, Ophelia, Margaret, Louis, Bennett, Liliana, and Henry. He is also survived by his loyal dog, Charlie. George is predeceased by his sister, Joanne.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with George and his family from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm on Friday, October 29, 2021, in Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 12:30 pm. For memorial guestbook visit www. GilmanAndValade.com
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