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- Obituary from the Norwich Bulletin:
PUNTA GORDA, FL- Woodrow W. Remington, 87, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Sterling, CT, passed away on December 17, 2006. He was born May 14, 1919 in Oneco, CT, son of the late Lee and Flora (Bitgood) Remington. "Woody" lived in Sterling most of his life until moving to Florida in 1993. He enjoyed many interests, including clamming and watching the Red Sox. With a forever smile on his face and jolly nature he was sure to become a friend to everyone that met him. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after WWII and worked many years for Brunswick Worsted in Moosup and retired from Acme Chasten in Dayville in 1984. He was also Sexton of Riverside Cemetery in Oneco for many years. He was a G.S. member of Ekonk Grange #89 in Sterling, CT, the V.F.W. Post #1523 in Putnam, CT, American Legion Post #13 of Putnam, CT and the Social Club of Windmill Village of Punta Gorda, FL.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edith (Nicol) Remington of Punta Gorda, FL; three daughters, Leatrice Shippee and her husband David of Sterling, CT, Elizabeth Sutton and her husband John D. of Raymond, NE and Eleanor Serzan and her husband Robert of Mine Hill, NJ; one son, William N. Remington of Sterling, CT; one brother, Milton Remington of Central Village, CT; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, George Remington and Otis Remington; one sister, Edith Benjamin; and a grandson, Andrew Shippee. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Andrew Shippee Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Savings Institute Bank and Trust, 9 Proulx St., Brooklyn, CT 06234. Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson is in charge of arrangements.
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1919 - 2006 (87 years)
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