Obituary of Gregory Thomas Hackett

Dr. Gregory Thomas Hackett, 60, passed away on Friday, September 24th at his home in Woodstock, CT, following a courageous fight with cancer. Born May 25, 1950, Greg was the eldest son of the late Thomas and Virginia Hackett of Twin Falls, Idaho. He grew up in Twin Falls with eight siblings and attended Washington State University, where he earned his degree as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1976. He managed his own veterinary practice in Woodstock for nearly 30 years and was active in the community as a director of the Woodstock Fair. Greg's appreciation for agriculture was reflected in his favorite hobbies, which included cultivating an impressive vegetable garden, managing his small farm, and, more recently, harvesting honey from his own bee hives. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and enjoyed traveling. He is survived by his wife Barbara of Woodstock; his daughter Megan Hackett of Richmond, VA; his daughter and son-in-law Kelly & Keegan Coderre of Newmarket, NH; his son and daughter-in-law Tom & Stephanie Hackett of Greenwood, SC and their daughter - Greg's only grandchild - Caitlyn Grace Hackett; as well as numerous siblings, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 2nd at the East Woodstock Congregational Church, 220 Woodstock Road, Woodstock, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut and/or the Gregory Hackett Memorial Fund at Tufts University Ambulatory Clinic, 149 New Sweden Road, Woodstock, CT 06281. www.smithandwalkerfh.com