David Hartt Locklin

LOCKLIN, DAVID HARTT David Hartt Locklin passed away in Wallingford, CT on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the age of 83, due to cardiac-pulmonary failure. He was born to the late Archie and Helen Locklin, of Pontiac, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan Locklin, a retired New Haven Adult Education teacher; a daughter, Sue Locklin Wais; and two grandchildren, Ashleigh, and Jennifer, of New York City. A graduate of Alleghany College, majoring in Theatre, he went on to obtain an MFA from Yale. He specialized in theatre lighting and scenic design - installing one of the first lighting dimmer systems in the Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre, while working for Century Lighting. He went on to form Theatre Techniques, Inc., located in Hamden, and then his own technical theatre consulting business. His career in the theatre was interrupted 27 years ago when his wife suffered a spinal cord injury and he took on the responsibility of being her primary care giver. He amazed family and friends with his selflessness, dedication, loyalty, commitment and love for his family. Besides the theatre, he had a love for model trains, landscaping, and technology. But his greatest love was for his wife, daughter, and granddaughters. A private service will be held at a later date in New Haven. For online condolences, please visit: www.westhavenfuneral.com