Michael Irving Rand Sr.

Michael I. Rand, son of Warren and Joan Rand entered eternal rest on December 19th. Michael was born in London, England on December 24th, 1942, Michael along with his brother Gary and sister Anne, were expatriated to the United States after WWII aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth. Michael attended Old Saybrook Senior High School and soon after married his wife of fifty-five years Karen Apel. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served on the USS Fulton until he was honorably discharged. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and was employed by Stop & Shop for thirty-five years before his retirement. Michael enjoyed boating, gardening and spending time with his beloved bride Karen. Michael is survived by his daughter Elizabeth A. Rand of Old Saybrook, brother Steven Rand of Ponte Vedra Beach Florida , brother Gary Rand of St Petersburg Florida, grandchildren Nicole and Natalie Kirkman, Michael and Eli Bowker of Old Saybrook. He was predeceased by his son Michael Rand Jr and his wife Karen Rand.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 29th from 10am-12pm at Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St., Clinton, followed by a graveside service and military honors at 12:30pm at Riverside Cemetery, Sheffield St., Old Saybrook.