Dodge Shattuck

Colman Dodge Shattuck, 65, of Martha's Vineyard, MA and formerly of Colchester, peacefully sailed into eternal life on Thursday, (August 8, 2013) at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his caring and devoted family. Colman was the loving husband of 34 years of Elizabeth ""Beth"" Ann (Lawhorn) Shattuck. Born in Hartford on August 27, 1947, a son of the late Granville and Sylvia Elizabeth (Taber) Shattuck, he had resided in Colchester for 31 years prior to moving to Martha's Vineyard over three years ago. Colman was a graduate of Granby High School, Class of 1966 and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Northrup University in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to his retirement, Colman was an Aerospace Engineer for 31 years at Hamilton Sundstrand/UTC in Windsor Locks. A talented woodworker, Colman enjoyed making furniture and other things for his family and friends. He was a musician with the soul of a poet who just completed and released his own CD. He was a lover of nature with a spiritual soul who truly loved the beach and outdoors. Most of all, Colman was a gentle family man who loved spending time with his wife, children, dog, and other family members and friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Susan Draper Barry of Jacksonville, FL. Along with his beloved wife, Beth, Colman is survived by a son, Samuel ""Sam"" Taber Shattuck of Martha's Vineyard, MA; a daughter, Ashley Elizabeth Shattuck of Martha's Vineyard, MA; a brother, William T. Shattuck of Singer Island, FL; his mother-in-law, Marguerite (Besneatte) Lawhorn of Canton; a brother-in-law, Eric J. Lawhorn and his wife, Carla, of Bloomfield; a sister-in-law, Jonelle M. Lawhorn and her husband, William Deming, of Avon; his dog, Baldwin; many nieces, nephews, former co-workers; and friends.

Funeral services will be Wednesday (August 14th) at 10:30 a.m. at South Congregational Church, 1301 Forbes Street, East Hartford with his dear friend, Rev. Al Turner officiating. (Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church on Wednesday morning). Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby. Relatives and friends may call at the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford on Tuesday (August 13th) from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions in Colman's name may be made to a favorite charity of the donor's choice . Colman's family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Peter Bloom, Dr. Robert Siegel, Donna and all the staff at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, along with Susan, Jennifer, Darcie, Diane, and all the nursing staff of the Oncology Unit at the Conklin Building for their gifts of skill, compassion, and kindness given to Colman and his entire family. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com