Lincoln M. Specht Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Lincoln M. Specht, Jr., surrounded by his loving family. Lincoln was born in 1940 in Noank, CT and died at the age of 85 in the home of his son, in South Windsor, CT.

For 62 wonderful years, he shared his life with his wife and best friend, Joan (Beebe) Specht, building a marriage and a family filled with love and laughter. He was a dedicated family man whose greatest pride was the people he loved. His family was his greatest accomplishment and his greatest joy. He was always there with a helping hand, a story to tell, or a few words of wisdom—and, more often than not, a joke that could make everyone in the room laugh.

He leaves behind his four children: Linda Brown, Laurie (Brian) Eathorne, Debbie (Greg) Allen, and Lincoln (Susan) Specht, III, and a special nephew, Lenny Specht. He was a loving grandfather to seven grandchildren: Jennifer (John) Kubachka, Jeremy Sikoski, Vanessa (Mike) Meisel, Ricky Brown, Rebecca Eathorne, Emily (Hunter) Mercuriano, Daphne Specht and a cherished great-grandfather to Kendall Kubachka, Liam Specht, Mia Kubachka. He also leaves behind a brother-in-law, Rich (Abbie) Beebe, three nieces, a nephew and their spouses. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Gary Brown, his sister-in-law and her husband, Andy and Ed Satalino and his sister Marilyn Clarke.

As a proud Marine, Lance Corporal Specht’s last duty station was as Main Gate security at Groton/New London Subbase during the Vietnam War. He was a field wireman, taking his love of communication to his civilian life. He worked at independent phone companies before a long and fulfilling career at Trinity College in Hartford, he retired in 2006.

He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, especially a day on the golf course, cheering for the Red Sox, a Colts football game, or just being on the sidelines watching his grandsons play baseball and in more recent years his youngest granddaughter play softball. But more than anything, he loved spending time with the people who meant the most to him.

He will forever be remembered as the neighborhood dad. After pulling in from work, he would drop his keys and wallet inside and head right back outside to join whatever game was happening. He was always there ready to play, laugh, and make every child feel like one of his own.

He leaves behind a legacy of love, countless memories that will be carried in the hearts of his family and friends forever. Though he will be deeply missed, his stories will continue to be told, his jokes will continue to be remembered, and the love he gave so freely will live on through the generations. He was extremely loved. And he will never be forgotten.

To know him was to love him, and to be loved by him was a gift.

Calling hours are Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm, and will be followed by a memorial service at 3pm at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, CT. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots and the American Heart Association.