Lawrence C. Kieft

Lawrence C. Kieft obituary, Manchester, CT

Lawrence C. Kieft

Lawrence Kieft Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Lawrence C. Kieft, 90, passed away on Tuesday November 25. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Kieft for 64 years. Larry was a resident of Manchester for the past 20 years, retired in 1993, was a proud ARMY veteran and enjoyed the ocean and fishing.
Larry leaves behind his niece Debbie Kelly (spouse Bart Goodin), great nephew Michael Kelly and great niece Jenna Kelly. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia Kieft who recently passed on 11/21/25 and his mother Olive Hale.
The family knows that Larry died of a broken heart and needed to be with Pat. They are reunited once again by the Grace of God.
Combined calling hours will be today Tuesday November 25 at the John Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Street, Manchester from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held immediately following at the funeral home followed by burial at St Mary's Cemetery, 930 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lawrence, please visit our floral store.

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