Orrette Oliver Sterling

Orrette Oliver Sterling obituary, Bloomfield, CT

Orrette Oliver Sterling

Upcoming Events

Apr

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Temple Church of God In Christ

691 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

10

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Holy Temple Church of God In Christ

691 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home

Orrette Sterling Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carmon Windsor Funeral Home on Mar. 18, 2026.
Orrette Oliver Sterling, 52, of Hartford, together for 33 years and beloved husband for 21 years, of Patricia Wade, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Orrette was born in St. James, Jamaica, West Indies, on December 24, 1973, the son of Vinette Downer and the late Laxley Sterling, attended Weaver High School in Hartford, and was employed as a Dietary Aide for West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation for over 35 years.

In addition to the love of his life, Patricia Wade, and his mother, Vinette Downer, he is survived by his children, Brianna Sterling of Manchester, Brandon Sterling of Hartford, and Brittany Sterling of Hartford; his grandchildren, Harmony McCants, Kingsley Hamilton, Kamron Sterling, and Derry Holmes; his siblings, Sherine Arnold and her husband Clinton, Dwight Palmer and his wife Kiarema, and Trevor Fraser; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

His family will receive friends on Friday, April 10, 10-11 a.m., with a Celebration of Life, 11 a.m., at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 691 Windsor Ave., Windsor.

Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.

FULL OBITUARY TO FOLLOW

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Orrette Sterling's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

March 17, 2026

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home posted to the memorial.

March 18, 2026

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home announced events.

March 18, 2026

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home posted an obituary.

1 Entry

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home

March 17, 2026

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home

807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095

Make a Donation
in Orrette Sterling's name

How to support Orrette's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Orrette Sterling's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Apr

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Temple Church of God In Christ

691 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

10

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Holy Temple Church of God In Christ

691 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Carmon Windsor Funeral Home