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Obituary for George Schlough Sr.
George Schlough Sr, 87, formerly of Baltic, passed away Wednesday February 16, 2023 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. He was recently a resident at the Westview Heath Care Center in Dayville.
George was a Life Member of the Baltic Fire Department and ran their Cadet Program for many years; A Life Member of Knights of Columbus Ponemah Council #34, where he served twice as Grand Knight and was a 4th Degree Knight; A twice Past Master of Mount Vernon Lodge #75 of Masons and also was a 32nd degree Mason and was a Shriner; He served with the CT State Police for many years as an Auxiliary State Trooper out of Troop E, then in Groton; and he was the Founder of the Baltic Roofing Company which he started in 1975. He was a loving husand and father to his family and relatives, always helping them whenever he could.
In his yonger years and before he became ill, he enjoyed many days of fishing and hunting with his sons and relatives. Those that knew him realized he was a straight forward person and would only give his opinion when asked.
He was predeacesed by his wife of 62 years, Pauline (Ziezulka) Schlough who passed away in 2017. He was the son of Paul Schlough and Mary (Danker) Schlough who also predeased him. He was also predeased by many of his brothers and sisters, namely John, Paul, Lloyd, Arthur, Ethel, Teresa, Evelyn and Sadye.
He leaves behind his two sons, George Schlough Jr (Julia) of Dayville and Gregory Schlough (Joanne) of Norwich. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Susan Elles, Peter Elles, Jennifer Schlough, Danielle Schlough and Dacoda Schlough.
We would like to thank the Staff of Westview Health Care Center for the care and compassion that they gave to him in the final month of his life.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday February 22, 2023 from 6-8 PM at Godere Funeral Home 21 N. Second Ave. Taftville, CT 06380. A graveside service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Baltic on Thursday February 23, 2023 at 11 AM.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
22
Feb
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Godere Funeral Home
21 N 2nd Ave
Taftville, CT 06380
Graveside
Thursday
23
Feb
11:00 AM
St. Mary's Cemetery
Route 207
Baltic, CT 06330
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Mary's Cemetery
Route 207
Baltic, CT 06330
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