Leroy Michael Bidwell

Leroy Bidwell 85, of East Hartford CT. passed away peacefully on October 31, 2018. He was the son of the late Leroy and Mary (Gilberto) Bidwell. After serving in the United States Marine Corps Leroy was a dedicated East Hartford Police Officer for Twenty Seven Years. Leroy enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and was always the life of the party. His sense of humor will be greatly missed. Leroy is predeceased by his wife Judith (Brewster) Bidwell. Leroy leaves behind two sisters; Joanne Bidwell and Michele Lucas along with his two sons; Donald Bidwell and Michael Bidwell and his wife Laura. His three grandchildren; Donald Bidwell Jr. and his wife Erica, Christy Bidwell and Nicole Bidwell. Roy is also survived by his loving companion; Christine Ritchie. You are invited to visit with the family and pay your respects to Leroy on Monday November 12, 2018 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Ave. East Hartford CT. 06108. Services will continue Tuesday November 13, 2018 with visitation from 10:00am to 11:00am and a Funeral Home Service at Newkirk and Whitney immediately following starting at 11:00am on Tuesday November 13, 2018. Internment will be immediately following funeral home service at Silver Lane Cemetery Silver Ln. East Hartford CT. To sign the online guestbook go to www.newkirkandwhitney.com