Harold George Fletcher, Sr., 93, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully in RegalCare at Greenwich on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.
Born Nov. 3, 1924 to Harold and Louise Fletcher, both deceased, he was eldest brother to Donald of Rehoboth Beach, Del. (deceased) and Wallace of Vashon Island, Wash.
A 1942 graduate of Greenwich High School, he served his class as Reunion Chairman and Master of Ceremonies, and then proudly served his nation for three years as a Glider and Parachutist for the 82nd Airborne.
Harold worked in tile sales, owning the Unique Tiles store in Old Greenwich, and was an early pioneer of importing Italian tile to the United States. His extensive lifetime volunteering began at the age of 10, singing in the boy’s choir at Christ Church of Greenwich. He continued to be devoted to Christ Church, serving as a lay reader, working with the St. Stephen’s Ministry, singing with “Celebration” music group and was an active founder of Camp Seaberry Summer camp.
An avid reader, Harold was a wonderful storyteller, singer, painter and sculptor, and loved swimming, opera and animals, especially his family of dogs.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Gail Mead Fletcher; children Claudia (Joseph) DeVita, Harold (Laurie) Fletcher, Allyson (Peter) Halm, Tracey (John) McGuiness, Joel Fletcher, Carrie (Christopher) Normington and Jabez (Nicole) Huppunen; six nephews and nieces and 12 grandchildren.
The family invites you to celebrate the life of Harold George Fletcher, Sr. at Christ Church Chapel on 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) c/o Val Monaghan, 41 Siwanoy Ln., New Canaan, Conn. 06840.
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