Obituary for George W. Horn Sr.
George W. Horn Sr. 86 of Tolland, CT beloved husband of Shirley E. Horn, passed away Tuesday
Sept. 29, 2020 with his family by his side. Born Nov 2, 1933 to the late Otto A Horn Sr., and Mary Luce Horn. George attended Tolland schools, graduating from Rockville High school class of 1952. After graduating, he enlisted in the navy serving with his brother Otto, aboard the U.S.S. Soley DD707 from 1952-1956 during the Korean war. He then worked as a prison guard for the CT Department of Corrections for 28 years before his retirement in 1983. George had an infinite love for dogs and hummingbirds. Besides Shirley, his wife of 41 years, he is survived by his children, George Horn & wife Erin, Lynn Bobskill & husband Kevin, Helen Girouard & husband Roland, grandson Keith Bobskill, step children Brenda Norman, Walter Kelly & wife Allison, his brother, Walter Horn & wife Nancy. George also leaves many step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by stepson Raymond D. Kelly, brother Otto Horn Jr, nephew Otto Horn 3rd, and most recently his cherished companion Arizona. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday Oct 2, 2020 at 11 a.m. at South Cemetery, Cider Mill Rd, Tolland CT. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines. Memorial donations may be made to Tolland Dog Pound. For online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.
Sept. 29, 2020 with his family by his side. Born Nov 2, 1933 to the late Otto A Horn Sr., and Mary Luce Horn. George attended Tolland schools, graduating from Rockville High school class of 1952. After graduating, he enlisted in the navy serving with his brother Otto, aboard the U.S.S. Soley DD707 from 1952-1956 during the Korean war. He then worked as a prison guard for the CT Department of Corrections for 28 years before his retirement in 1983. George had an infinite love for dogs and hummingbirds. Besides Shirley, his wife of 41 years, he is survived by his children, George Horn & wife Erin, Lynn Bobskill & husband Kevin, Helen Girouard & husband Roland, grandson Keith Bobskill, step children Brenda Norman, Walter Kelly & wife Allison, his brother, Walter Horn & wife Nancy. George also leaves many step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by stepson Raymond D. Kelly, brother Otto Horn Jr, nephew Otto Horn 3rd, and most recently his cherished companion Arizona. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday Oct 2, 2020 at 11 a.m. at South Cemetery, Cider Mill Rd, Tolland CT. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines. Memorial donations may be made to Tolland Dog Pound. For online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.