1923
George
2021
George R. Pate
November 12, 1923 — January 25, 2021
George Pate Obituary
George Russell Pate passed away peacefully on January 25, 2021 at the age of 97. He was born in Carbondale, Illinois the son of John Pate and Cora (Ford) Pate. He was a hard worker from childhood, having to help his divorced mom make ends meet during the great depression by doing any odd jobs he could find.
George was a proud Navy veteran of WW ll. He met his beloved wife Ann on a blind date while stationed at the Groton Subbase prior to being sent overseas. They corresponded throughout the war and were married soon after his return. They settled in Connecticut, living in Manchester, Windham, and Hebron; raising two children, building and renovating several homes, and enjoying their lives together. George was trained as a funeral director, but instead became an appliance salesman, eventually becoming owner and CEO of Jack Roan, Inc. in Willimantic for many years. He also served as president of Nationwide of Connecticut, an appliance regional co-op for the Northeast, and he and Ann enjoyed many wonderful trips courtesy of his position. In his later years he enjoyed serving several terms as president of the Mill at Stonecroft Condo Association in Hebron.
George was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, his twin brother, John, who was lost at sea in WW ll, and an infant daughter, Melinda. He is survived by his daughter Laurie Larsen (Donald), his son John Pate (Fearn), his grandchildren Lindsay Larsen (Clifford Vickrey), Melissa Larsen, Megan Poske (Bo), John Pate, Jr. (Nathalie), and great-grandchildren Hunter and Ava Poske.
George was a gentleman, treating others with courtesy and kindness. He was known for his woodworking skills, his love of new cars, cowboy movies, desserts, and strong coffee. But above all, his driving force was a fierce love for his family. We will miss him dearly.
For one last time, Dad, “I Love You a Bushel and a Peck…”
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George Russell Pate passed away peacefully on January 25, 2021 at the age of 97. He was born in Carbondale, Illinois the son of John Pate and Cora (Ford) Pate. He was a hard worker from childhood, having to help his divorced mom make ends meet during the great depression by doing any odd jobs he could find.
George was a proud Navy veteran of WW ll. He met his beloved wife Ann on a blind date while stationed at the Groton Subbase prior to being sent overseas. They corresponded throughout the war and were married soon after his return. They settled in Connecticut, living in Manchester, Windham, and Hebron; raising two children, building and renovating several homes, and enjoying their lives together. George was trained as a funeral director, but instead became an appliance salesman, eventually becoming owner and CEO of Jack Roan, Inc. in Willimantic for many years. He also served as president of Nationwide of Connecticut, an appliance regional co-op for the Northeast, and he and Ann enjoyed many wonderful trips courtesy of his position. In his later years he enjoyed serving several terms as president of the Mill at Stonecroft Condo Association in Hebron.
George was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, his twin brother, John, who was lost at sea in WW ll, and an infant daughter, Melinda. He is survived by his daughter Laurie Larsen (Donald), his son John Pate (Fearn), his grandchildren Lindsay Larsen (Clifford Vickrey), Melissa Larsen, Megan Poske (Bo), John Pate, Jr. (Nathalie), and great-grandchildren Hunter and Ava Poske.
George was a gentleman, treating others with courtesy and kindness. He was known for his woodworking skills, his love of new cars, cowboy movies, desserts, and strong coffee. But above all, his driving force was a fierce love for his family. We will miss him dearly.
For one last time, Dad, “I Love You a Bushel and a Peck…”
To sign an online guestbook visit www.potterfuneralhome.com
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of George R. Pate, please visit our floral store.
Read More
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of George R. Pate, please visit our flower store.
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