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Henry A.E. "Hank" Doescher Jr.

5/24/1939 - 11/17/2025

Henry A.E. "Hank" Doescher Jr. obituary, 5/24/1939-11/17/2025, Waterford, CT

BORN

5/24/1939

DIED

11/17/2025

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Cremation Society of Connecticut - Windsor

807 Bloomfield Ave.

Windsor, Connecticut

Henry Doescher Obituary

Waterford - Henry A.E. Doescher Jr., 86, of Waterford, passed away at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Nov. 17, 2025. Henry previously lived in Norwich and New London.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the late Henry and Viola Koch Doescher May 24, 1939. He was predeceased by a twin sister, Viola Dranchak.

Henry enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Fulton. During this period, he met Joyce Tomaski, whom he married June 11, 1960. Upon completion of enlistment, Henry started work for Southern New England Telephone Company retiring after 33 years.

In addition to his wife, Joyce, he is survived by two sons, Mark (Amanda) of Bradford, R.I. and Michael (Sandy) of New London; grandchildren: Mark (Kim), Joshua (Jess), Ethan (Tina) and Tyler; and 9 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive relatives and friends at a later time in spring 2026.

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Published by The Day on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Dave Fairman

Earlier today

Rest in Peace Hank

Maureen Griswold Burridge

Yesterday

Joyce and family, I am so sorry to hear of Hank´s passing. Please know that I will keep you all in my prayers.

Robyn Loeckler

Yesterday

I remember when he coming to dcccp and visiting him a lot and Christina and Carol party´s and see his there

Randa

Yesterday

Sorry for your loss

Ella Dallman

Yesterday

Condolences to all the Doeschers, and especially to Joyce. So sorry to learn of Hanks passing. Always remember the fun times we had. Such good memories will not be forgotten. Love, Ellie Dallman

Daniel Fahy

Yesterday

So sorry for your loss

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