Kenneth W. Clay

Kenneth W. Clay, 57, of Colchester and formerly of East Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, (May 4, 2013) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford on May 22, 1955 he had been a life-long resident of East Hartford prior to moving to Colchester over a year ago. Kenneth was the loving son of Emily (Furtado) Clay of Colchester and formerly of East Hartford and the late Frederick G. Clay. Kenneth was a graduate of George J. Penney High School in East Hartford, Class of 1973. He was employed by Glastonbury Tire Company for the past several years and was previously employed for many years by Hartford Distributors. Kenny was an avid sports fan, especially of football. He was a proud grandfather who loved spending time cheering and supporting his grandchildren at their sporting events or at school activities. Besides his beloved mother, Emily, with whom he had made his home, Kenny is survived by two sons, Kenneth F. Clay and his wife, Catherine, of New Britain, Christopher J. Clay and his wife, Shannon, of Vernon; 11 adored grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Besides his father, he was predeceased by his brother, Fredrick ""Ricky"" J. Clay.

Funeral services will be Thursday May 9 at 11 a.m. at the D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St., East Hartford. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday May 8 from 4-7 p.m. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.