Georgette A. Hand

Georgette A. Hand, 73, of Old Stafford Rd., Tolland, CT, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Westerly, RI, daughter of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Taylor) Bassett. Georgette is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Gerald R. Hand of Tolland, CT; three children, Jack Hand and his wife Bonnie of Kansas, Susan Isch and her partner Suzanne Luce of Tolland, CT, and Gerilyn Ridzon and her husband Steven of Stafford Springs, CT; seven grandchildren, Keriann Noaha, Rachel Maldaner, Maegan Hand, Kyle and Kristin Isch, and Bruce and Courtney Ridzon; six great grandsons; mother-in-law, Josephine Hand; four sisters-in-law, Carolyn Benn and her husband Gerald, Mary Currie and her husband Bobby, Dee Hand, and Bernie Bassett; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was predeceased by two sons, Bruce and Brian Hand; brother, Jerry Bassett; and brother-in-law, Wayne Hand. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Georgette's memory may be made to the Phoenix Community Cancer Center, 142 Hazard Ave., Enfield, CT 06082. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT, has care of the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com