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Obituary for Gustave D. Hassler
Gustave Donald Hassler, 92, of Windham Center passed peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Windham Hospital.
He was born on May 17, 1928 in Plainfield, the son of Gustave Henry and Ida Hassler. Gus attended Eastern Connecticut College and the University of Connecticut and spent many years in sales at Fisher Scientific and Thomas Scientific. He was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Estelle (Masse) Hassler and was a communicant of St. Joseph Church.
Gus is survived by his children, Audrey and Jack Babbitt of Windham Center, Donna and Daniel Elliott of New York, Denise and James Almon of West Hartford, Carl Hassler of Colchester, Mark Hassler of Vermont, Lois and Mark Patros of Columbia, Eric and Kathryn Hassler of Lebanon, David and Kelly Hassler of Lebanon, Donald and Sara Hassler of Willimantic, James and Mary K Hassler of Tolland, Thomas and Toni Hassler of Suffield, and Mary-Louise and Maurice Lacasse of Mansfield.
Gus was the proud grandfather of 33 grandchildren including Heather and Adam Kravet, Adam Babbitt and Keith Sheppard, Daniel and Estefania Babbitt, Damian and Madison Babbitt, David Babbitt, Vanessa, Kyle, and Daniel Elliott, Joseph and Cara Almon, David and Suzanne Almon, Sara and Justin Wasley, James and Anna Almon, Olivia Almon and John Guglielmoni, Patrick Almon, Eric and Linda Patros, Dr. Connor Patros, Dr. Kellyn Patros, Benjamin, Samuel, and William Hassler, Gage Hassler, Mason, Estelle, and David Hassler, Allyson, Nicholas, and Chelsea Hassler, Colin Hassler, Jamie, Catherine, Emily, Laura, and Gustave Lacasse, and 17 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by granddaughter Nina Johnson.
A funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to St. Joseph Church, 99 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com Bacon Funeral Home 71 Prospect St, Willimantic is serving the family.
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