Jay Vance Fletcher, Sr., 72, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2013 with his beloved family at his side. Jay loved his wife of 46 years, his sons and his daughter, and cherished his six beautiful grandchildren. He enjoyed NASCAR, golf, and college football. But his family was more important to him than anything.
Jay was born January 3, 1941 in Manchester, the son of the late John and Bessie Fletcher. He moved to Pennsylvania as a child, and lived for many years in Dallas, PA. He graduated from Westmoreland High School in Dallas in 1958, and received a certificate for completing courses to become a Machinist II from Wyoming Valley Technical Institute in 1958. He worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 38 years, spending many years in Ohio before being transferred to East Hartford in 1979.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Donna (Anthony) Fletcher, his three children, Jay and his wife Alberina of Cromwell, Jeffrey and his wife Aimee of Wethersfield, and Jennifer and her husband Darren of Stafford Springs. He also leaves behind his siblings, Alice Lewis of Connecticut, Judy Porco of Enola, PA, and Robert Fletcher of Kingston, PA, and many nieces and nephews. He adored his six grandchildren, Alexander, Gabriel, and Marina Fletcher, Zoe and Sierra Jones, and Sophia Fletcher. He loved it every time they visited for a sleep over, or just to say "hi".
A Memorial Service will be held September 7, 2013 at noon at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 110 Ellington Road, East Hartford. Friends and family may call at the church beginning at 10 AM, with the service to follow at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Methodist Commission on Relief (UMCOR), P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY 10087.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff at VNA Healthcare Hospice Unit, who provided support and care to Jay during his illness. Many thanks and love to Lara, Fred, Mary, Jodi, Katherine, Joyce, Colleen, Linda, Chris, and to the rest of the staff who helped and provided support.
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.”
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