Arthur L. Highter

Arthur L. Highter, 89, of Bolton, formerly of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Marjorie (McFarland) Highter passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at a local convalescent home. He was born on January 7, 1928 in Manchester son of the late Lewis and Camilla Highter. Art was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1946. He was a proud veteran of the US Army serving his country during WW II. Art was employed as a machinist with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for over 35 years until retiring in 1993. He then spent several enjoyable years working as a school crossing guard for the Manchester Police Dept. He was a member of the Manchester Army & Navy Club and a longtime member of the Coventry Grange. Art enjoyed frequent trips to Vermont to visit relatives, playing cards at the Bolton Senior Center and rooting for the UConn Women's & Men's Basketball teams. Art is survived by his son Robert Highter and his girlfriend Kimberly Columbia of Vernon and his son Richard Highter and daughter-in-law Diana Heighter of Cornelius, NC, his grandsons; Shane Highter of Killingworth, CT and Jake Highter of Cornelius, NC., and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome to attend a time of visitation at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, 400 Main St. in Manchester on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 3-5 pm. Burial with military honors will be held on Monday, November 27th at 1:00 pm. in East Cemetery, Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 200 Executive Blvd, Southington, CT 06489 or to the Bolton Volunteer Fire Dept. 168 Bolton Center Road, Bolton, CT 06043. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmeswatkins.com

Visitation DetailsSaturday, November 25th, 2017 3:00pm - 5:00pm, 400 Main Street
Service DetailsMonday, November 27th, 2017 1:00pm, East Cemetery
Interment DetailsMonday, November 27th, 2017 1:00pm, East Cemetery