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Henry T. Olander

August 27, 1930 — August 21, 2015

Henry T. Olander, 84 of Manchester, husband of the late Edith M (Bernard) Olander passed away peacefully Friday August 21st, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital with family by his side. Henry was born in Wethersfield on August 27th, 1930, one of thirteen children of the late Michael and Nora (Knapp) Olander. He was raised in Wethersfield then served in the 6th Infantry Regiment of the Us Army during the Korean War. He and Edith moved to Manchester in 1962 and had resided there since. Prior to his retirement in 2000, Henry was employed for forty four years by the Colt Industrial Park company located at the original Colt Manufacturing building in Hartford CT. Henry enjoyed spending time with family and friends on the golf course and fixing "things". He was a faithful member of the Gospel Hall in Manchester and was saved in 2008. Henry cherished many of the friends he made there. He is survived by his loving son and daughter, Marc Olander and his wife Christine of Tolland, and Catherine Verbridge and her husband Chris of Ashford. Four grandchildren, Jenna Olander, Caitlyn Verbridge, Cara Verbridge, and Ryan Olander; a brother, Thomas Olander and his wife Jodi of Wethersfield, his "second daughter" Jacquie Zazzaro and family along with many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours are Monday, August 24th from 5-8 pm at the Watkins Funeral Home, 142 East Center Street, Manchester. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 25th at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in St. James Cemetery in Manchester. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gospel Hall of Manchester 415 Center St, Manchester, CT 06040. To leave a message for his family please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com







Visitation DetailsMonday, August 24th, 2015 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsTuesday, August 25th, 2015 11:00am, Watkins Funeral Home
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