Eric Warren Kjellquist

Eric Warren Kjellquist, 46, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 20, 2013. He was born on November 20, 1966 in Rockville, CT son of Robert and Helen (Sheldon) Kjellquist. He loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time hunting and fishing. He also spent many years volunteering as a youth football coach for the Coventry Panthers in Coventry, CT. Besides his mother Helen, Eric is survived by three sons Derek Kjellquist and his wife Melissa of Andover, Daniel Kjellquist of Manchester and Devin Kjellquist of Coventry, two sisters Daphne Briggs of Coventry, Robin and husband Dean Arnold of Franklin, TN, and brother Robert Kjellquist Jr. and wife Cheryl of Willimantic, three grandchildren Brianna, Haley and Blake Kjellquist as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Robert Kjellquist Sr., and fiancAC. Laurie Reil. Calling hours are to be held at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Willimantic on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 2-3:30 PM with a memorial service beginning at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coventry Youth Football & Cheerleading P.O. Box 341, Coventry, CT 06238. Please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com for online memorial guest book.