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John Kramer Obituary
John "Jack" L. Kramer, 84, of Old Saybrook and formerly of West Hartford, beloved husband for 60 years of Jean (Dully) Kramer, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Hartford on June 21, 1934, son of the late Milton and Dorothy (Clayton) Kramer, he was raised in Plainville and was a graduate of Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, VT. After high school, John attended Nichols College in Dudley, MA and later graduated from Hillyer College in Hartford. He was a prominent builder in West Hartford, Wethersfield, and the Farmington Valley for many years. He was a past member of the Hartford Home Builders Association, and during his retirement he served on the building committee for the Old Saybrook Town Hall and the Parks and Recreation Building. Besides his wife Jean, he leaves two daughters, Karen L. Morawski and her husband Wayne of Granby, and Lauren K. Murphy and her husband John D. Murphy, Jr. of Fernandina Beach, FL; five beloved grandchildren, Michael Morawski and his wife Sarah of Granby, Stephen and Kevin Morawski both of Granby, John D. Murphy, III and his fiancé, Katie Sheffrin of East Windsor, and Kelly J. Murphy of Fernandina Beach, FL; a great-granddaughter, Finley Morawski; and his beloved Boston Terrier, "Brody". A private graveside service will be held at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield. A Memorial Mass will be held at a date to be announced at St. John Roman Catholic Church in Old Saybrook. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108 or by visiting, www.lung.org/donate. Carmon Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit, www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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AC GA
May 29, 2019
Reading God's word of hope for those who have passed on is faith building and encouraging. John 6:40. He has given us the wonderful hope of life without end at last. John 3:16.
April 5, 2019
May you Rest In Peace John... you were a wonderful son the care of your mother Dorothy, I enjoyed taking care of her in the privacy of her own home In Knollwood Beach. You kept her as she wished free froma Convalescent home as long as you could ..... your friend Eileen Tupper
April 2, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from the loving promise of seeing your dear loved one again (1Thessalonians 4:13,14). Please accept my deepest sympathies.
-AW
Slab
April 1, 2019
When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort. My condolences to the family.
April 1, 2019
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the love and support of family and friends carry you through your grief, as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise to one day be reunited with your loved one again (John 6:40)
M W
April 1, 2019
As the days and weeks pass,and as you return to life's routine,may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 1, 2019
Sorry for your loss. May prayers comfort and help you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
April 1, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences during these challenging times. Pray constantly, to help you cope with your grief. 1Thessalonians 5 :17.
MURRAY
April 1, 2019
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in Gods memory, because those who died are precious in this eyes. Psalms 116:15
April 1, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"
March 28, 2019
I am so sad to hear The Mayor of Knollwood has passed away. We were his neighbor for 15 years, moving away in 2016, but I always kept in contact. He was a wonderful neighbor. Our condolences to his family and Jean.
Jackey and Victor Carr
Myrtle Beach, SC
March 27, 2019
Mrs. Kramer, Karen and Laurie -I extend my deepest sympathies for your loss. I remember him fondly and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Beth Allison
Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home
March 27, 2019
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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