George Alfred Tennyson, 83, of East Haven formerly of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Apple Rehab Laurel Woods, East Haven with his daughter Jennifer by his side. He was the husband of 54 years to the late Lea Lutters Tennyson. George was born in New Haven on November 6, 1931; son of the late George A. and Marie Salvesen Tennyson; He was a graduate of the University of Connecticut where he earned a Bachelor degree in Pharmaceutical. A love for his country, George faithfully served in the US Army and later had worked as a Pharmacist for Holcombs Pharmacy, then Grannis Corner Pharmacy from 1970 to 1996 and retired from CVS in 2006. George was an avid reader and coin collector, and always looked forward to Sunday dinners with his extended family. Father of Jennifer Alfieri (Anthony Martoni), Kory Coppola (John), Erik Tennyson (Brenda) and the late Kevin Tennyson. Grandfather of Mindy Stevenson (Malcolm) and Renee Coppola. Great-Grandfather of Autumn Woods. Predeceased by his son-in-law Dominic Alfieri. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to all the nurses and staff at the Apple Rehab Laurel Woods for the excellent comfort and care they provided to George these past few months.
Family and friends may call at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am; his funeral procession will then leave to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown for a funeral service with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Apple Rehab Laurel Woods Resident Council, 451 North High Street, East Haven, CT 06512 or the CT Radio Fellowship, 1933 S. Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457.
I want to take a moment to let you know that I am lifting your family up in prayer. I was so sorry to miss the calling hours for your father a few weeks ago. I was honored to minister to your dad the night of the fire at his home that took the life of his son Kevin.
I am praying that the GOd of comfort and grace will fill your hearts and lives in tangible ways as you walk through this season of grief. THe Psalmist David penned these famous words in Psalm 23… "Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…because you are with me….." I want to encourage you today that wherever there is a 'shadow' there is a source of light as well…. turn toward the Light of the world…..He will walk with you….and comfort you as you travel toward healing. If there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to give me a call anytime…..my email address is pastorjim@hopeag.com
Blessings,
James Detweiler
Chaplain, North Haven Fire Department
Is there any family members that are still available to talk to Erik Tennyson is looking for family members to talk to we now live in jack vill Florida this is address 7723 india Ave apt 9045708206 Brenda Tennyson nher thank you