Jay Wilton Small

Jay was born August 20, 1940, in New London, CT to the late Delwin Small and Orlaine Libby Small. He was a veteran of the US Army National Guard and Reserves. Jay married the love of his life on September 19, 1964. The marine business was his passion for over 50 years; he was employed by Mercury Marine and finished his career at Webster Lake Marine in Webster, MA. Jay was also a firefighter for many years serving the communities of Mystic, CT and Dudley, MA. Jay had overcome many adversity’s and life’s challenges yet, never allowing them to change him as a person in his respect, kindness, and determination to continue to live life to it’s fullest

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He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Anne Elizabeth Small of the home; one son, Rob W. Small of Clemmons; two granddaughters, Emily and Abby Small of Clemmons; a sister, Delaine Simonds and husband, John of Voluntown, CT and many friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 6 PM Monday, August 4th at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service, 181 Ocean Ave., New London, CT 06320.

Online condolences may be made at www.frankvoglerandsons.com. Arrangements made by Frank Vogler and Sons Funeral Home, Clemmons Chapel and Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service in New London, CT.