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George Babcock Obituary
He was born in Norwich, on July 23, 1926. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943 and served in the South Pacific for three years until his honorable discharge.
On Nov. 18, 1950, he married Claire in Hartford. They moved to New London and together they raised two daughters, Judith and Regina.
After 31 years of dedicated service, George retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1983 as superintendent of postal operations from the Stonington Post Office .
In addition to his wife, daughters and their spouses, he is survived by his sister, Doris, and niece, Carol and her family of Florida, and nephew, Peter and his family of Massachusetts.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. l, 2014, at St. Joseph Church in New London. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in New London. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360 or to a local animal shelter.
Condolence messages may be left on George's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Babcock
Richard Phaiah
September 22, 2020
I was Manager of the Waterford Cinemas where George for us and was a
top notch ticket collector and a wonderful greeter. George knew a lot of
people and made wonderful contact with the patrons. Great person with
a wonderful personality.
Margie Buonanno
October 5, 2014
Judy and family, thinking of you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss.
Margie & Gene Buonanno
September 30, 2014
Claire, Judy & Gina,
Please accept our deepest condolences. I have many fond memories of Uncle Curt. You are all in our thoughts in prayers. May he rest easy in God's arms. Our Deep Sympathy, Pete, Lisa & family
September 30, 2014
To a wonderful man, friend, husband and father.
May peace befriend you and hopefully we will someday meet up again.
You have touched many hearts and you will surely be missed.
sincerely,
Michael,Lee,&Andrew Davis(Felix and Co.)
September 30, 2014
To the family of George Babcock,
My sincere condolences to the family.
George worked with me at Hoyts Waterford Cinemas and he was an absolutely great employee; always smiling and very social and happy go lucky with the patrons; people loved George. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Richard Phaiah
Manager- Hoyts Waterford Cinemas
Joan Malchiodi
September 29, 2014
Judy and Family,
My condolences on the loss of your dad and husband. God bless you.
Joan Austin Malchiodi
Andre Lamarre
September 29, 2014
Great man who welcomed me into his loving family many years ago, I will miss him but I know he continues to smile down on us till we meet again.
September 29, 2014
Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9
Anna Cracker
September 29, 2014
Sorry to here of George's passing. He always had the prettiest yard on Summer Street.God be with you.
John Urbanetti
September 29, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of George's passing.
His bright smile and joking and inquisitive demeanor always made the room feel more alive. Thank you George for bringing yourself and your family to this town.
Janet Oviatt
September 28, 2014
Sorry to hear of George's passing. I worked with him in Stonington. Will always remember his smile. You are in my prayers, rest in peace.
John Turner
September 28, 2014
Hi George its me Pee Wee. You and my father worked together at the Speed Bowl. You ran the soda stand and we became good friends. You were a mentor to me. And Judy and I became friends. You always had a smile for everyone. Well I guess you're resting in God's hands now. I'll miss you.
My condolences to all the Babcock family.
Pee Wee
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