Obituary of George E. Davis, Sr.

George E. Davis, Sr.,age 91, of Roseland Park Road, South Woodstock, died Sunday at the Webster Manor in Webster, MA. He was the husband of the lateEvelyn (Basto) Davis; she died December 31,1993. He was born September 19, 1914 in Waterbury, son of the late George O. and Charlotte (Cote) Davis. He worked for many years at the University Of Connecticut in the Horticulture Division, he retired in 1979, he also worked 14 years at the American Optical in Southbridge as a lens polisher, and Kaman Aerospace working as a metal fabricator. He made his home in South Woodstock all his life. He was a graduate of Woodstock Academy, Class of 1933. He was a former member of the Woodstock American Legion Post 111 and the South Woodstock Baptist Church. He leaves a son; George Davis Jr. of Ashford; 3 daughters; Sandra Martin of Cleveland, TN; Jennifer Simms and her husband Philip of Campbell Hall, NY; Johanne Wenger and her husband James of South Woodstock; two sisters; Frances Dryer and Mildred Andrews both of Clinton. Seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers ; John Davis and Frederick Davis. The Funeral will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home 148 Grove Street, Putnam. A calling hour Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Quassett Cemetery with Military Honors. Donations may be made in his memory to a charity of ones choice. To Share a memory with his family Light a Candle at www.smithandwalkerfh.com