John Heath Bloodgood of Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Melinda “Linda” (Barrows) Bloodgood for 64 years.

John was born in Hartford, CT on April 19, 1932. He was the son of the late Frank Percy Bloodgood, Jr. and Margaret (Sutherland) Bloodgood. He attended public schools in West Hartford and graduated from Trinity College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and later a Master of Arts degree. While at Trinty College, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was awarded a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.

In 1954 upon graduation from Trinity, John was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and was stationed at the Air Force Cambridge Research Center. He was then stationed at Hanscom Air Base in Bedford, MA. John was released from active duty in 1956; and served in the Air Force Reserve until 1968 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.

Following John’s military service, he was employed with Travelers Insurance Companies, where he was a Vice President. He attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Notably, John was appointed by Governor Meskill to serve on the State of Connecticut Investment Advisory Council. He was a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Surety Association of America; and former Corporator of Hartford Hospital for 30 years, in addition to membership on several former Boards. John was also a proud member of the Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth Branch of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Holland Society of New York, and the Old Guard of West Harford, as well as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

Upon his retirement, he and his wife, Linda, moved to Kiawah Island, SC. They lived there for 10 wonderful years, and then returned to Connecticut to be near their children and grandchildren. John loved baseball, golf, and music. In his early years, he was a pitcher in high school, American Legion baseball, college, and the Hartford Twilight League. Later, he took up golf and played for most of his adult life. John especially enjoyed Jazz and Swing music. During his retirement, he began playing drums again after nearly 40 years. While living on Kiawah Island, he played drums in several musical groups and became of a member of a band in New Britian following his family’s move to CT. John and Linda recently became members of Old St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Bloomfield.

In addition to his beloved wife, John is survived by his daughters: Lisa B. Weedon of Simsbury; Sara B. Brawley of Westerly, RI; and Martha B. Ridgewell of Rutland, MA; his grandchildren: Christopher K. Weedon, Jr; Austin S. Brawley; Caroline I. Ridgewell; Cameron H. Ridgewell; and Colin B. Ridgewell.

In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his brother, Frank P. Bloodgood, III; his stepmother, Bernice C. Bloodgood; and his stepsister, Carolyn R. Roberts.

John’s immense love and respect for his wife and family, which he proudly exhibited each day of his life, will never be forgotten. The Bloodgood Family would like to thank the staff and resident community of Seabury for all the support they have provided for John and his family.

Elwyn Harp passes away

Arthur Phinney Obituary

Dr. Arthur O. Phinney Jr. died peacefully in his sleep at home, on December 9th, after a long and full life. He was 97 years old and had been in declining health in recent years. The cause of death was complications from old age. He is survived by his sons, Terry (spouse Helen) and Jonathan (Manley), his daughter, Susan (Robert), and his daughter-in-law, Sue. Another son, Christopher, pre-deceased him. His wife of sixty-two years, Dorothy or Be, died in 2012. Art is also survived by six grandchildren, Barton, Jonathan, Arthur IV, Brooke, Alden, and Clare and two great grandchildren, Declan, and Adelyn. In addition to his immediate family, Dr. Phinney is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his dear friend Clare Smith.

Art was the middle son of the Reverend Arthur O. Phinney and Lucille Flagg Phinney. He was born in Boston in 1926 and spent his early years in Lynn and Winchester, Massachusetts, where his father was an Episcopal minister. Art had two brothers, Frederick (Fred) who was an Episcopal priest and William (Bill) who was the Head of Dexter Southfield School in Brookline, Massachusetts for over fifty years. Bill survives both his brothers.

Dr. Phinney’s early academic years were spent in the Lynn and Winchester public schools. He graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover in 1944. Upon graduation, Art enlisted in the US Navy and became a radar technician. He was stationed in the Philippines and was honorably discharged in 1946. Art was a graduate of Harvard College, Class of 1950 and earned a B.S. in Biochemistry. He was also an athlete during college, swimming on the Harvard Varsity Men’s Swim team.

Art graduated from Columbia University Medical School, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1953. He did his internship and residency at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. He and his family spent a year in London in 1959 where he had a cardiology fellowship at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. Upon their return from England, the Phinney’s moved to Farmington, Connecticut.

While at Harvard, one of Art’s best decisions was to go on a blind date with Be Turnbull. This meeting later led to marriage and a family. Art and Be were married for over 60 years and had a strong and loving partnership, raising a family, entertaining extended family and friends and traveling abroad. Both were active in East African health and education. Art was on the Board of Amref Africa Health (“The Flying Doctors”).

Dr. Phinney was a physician in the Hartford area for almost 40 years. He started as a general practitioner in Farmington, joining the practice of Dr. James Marshall. After eight years, Dr. Phinney specialized in cardiology and moved his office to the Medical Building near Hartford Hospital. For over 30 years, Dr. Phinney grew his cardiology practice from a solo practitioner to one of the largest cardiology practices in the Hartford area. Dr. Phinney was also active with UCONN Medical Center from its start. Using his clinical experience, he helped design the Intensive care unit as he believed that patient care should be managed from a central location and that ICU rooms should be easily accessible for both patients and medical staff.

While Dr. Phinney was a medical professional at his core, he had many hobbies and interests. He loved carpentry and working with his hands. He was famous for saying “it is perfectly good, why throw it out”. Throughout his life, Art tinkered with projects at his workbench. He was an excellent athlete and enjoyed tennis, skiing, sailing, swimming, hiking, and canoeing. He was still swimming in his early 90’s.

Art and his family spent summers on Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown, Massachusetts where he built a rambling beach house. He finished the interior with the help of his children and babysitters (as apprentices). Art and Be spent many happy years sailing with friends as far north as Newfoundland and as far south as the Caribbean. His profession as a doctor was a bonus on seagoing excursions.

Education was essential to him, and he often remarked that “a good education is really the only thing that you can give your children”.

Religion and music were also priorities for Art. He was a former Senior Warden at St James Episcopal Church in Farmington. His children were confirmed at St James, and most were acolytes and sang in the choir. When he was growing up, Art learned how to play the piano and violin from his mother. As a child, he was a soloist in the boy’s church choir.

Edwin Hebb Obituary

Edwin Gordon Hebb, Jr., affectionately known as Captain, Guppy, Dad, and Ed, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, at the age of 95. He was the husband of the late Janice McCone Hebb. Born on May 9, 1928, in Burlington, Vermont, Ed lived a long and rewarding life. Ed spent his youth in Bellows Falls, Vermont before he enlistedin the United States Army during the Korean War. From 1950 to 1952, he served his country in active ground combat with the 45th Infantry, 180th Regiment, Third Battalion as a Sergeant 1st Class. For his service, Ed was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Following his return from Korea, Ed attended the University of Vermont (UVM). He enjoyed his time at UVM, serving as President of Sigma Nu Fraternity. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in 1956, he pursued his Juris Doctorate at Georgetown Law School, which he completed in 1959. During his time at law school, Ed met the love of his life, Janice McCone. As Janice was a West Hartford native, upon Ed’s graduation, he headed north to start his life with his bride-to-be.Janice and Ed’s 60-year marriage started in West Hartford, where they raised their three daughters, Jennifer, Sarah, and Ginger. In their later years, Janice and Ed enjoyed time in Westerly, Rhode Island and Vero Beach, Florida. Their devotion to each other was everlasting, with Ed right by Janice’s side as she battled Alzheimer’s. Ten years into his legal career, Ed met Richard Gitlin; together they established the law firm of Hebb & Gitlin. Ed took great pride in growing the “H & G” family. By the time the firm merged with Bingham Dana in 1999, Hebb & Gitlin had grown to 55 attorneys with offices in Hartford and London. Ed practiced exclusively in Hartford, where he built a distinguished career as a trial attorney. He loved the courtroom. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Ed was deeply involved in public service. He brought his legal skills to TheEpiscopal Diocese of Connecticut, having served as Vice Chancellor and Chancellor from 1975 to 2008. Ed initiated the Conference for the Province One Chancellors and enjoyed the professional exchange and fellowship of the group. In honor of Ed’s faithful and valuable service to the Episcopal Diocese, he was bestowed the honorary title of Canon in 2008. Ed was also involved in local and state politics for many years, having proudly served on the West Hartford Corporation Council from 1972 to 1974. In 1974, Ed was elected Chairman of the West Hartford Republican Party and subsequently served two terms. Ed was an avid sailor and experienced great joy on the water. He spent many summers aboard Troika along with his reluctant first mate, Janice, and his able crew of daughters. Ed was an active member of the Watch Hill Yacht Club, where he eventually served as Commodore. Throughout the years, he shared his love of sailing with his buddies by taking Troika on annual cruises to the Chesapeake Bay. In his final years of sailing, Ed enjoyed the comradery of the Watch Hill 15 skippers – regardless of how he placed in the weekly races. Ed enjoyed walking the beaches of Rhode Island and Florida, always looking to add to his impressive collection of sea glass. The only thing that rivaled this collection was his large assortment of bow ties. Whether in the courtroom, at the Canoe Club, or at church, Ed was rarely seen without one. Ed was a lifelong learner which was evident in his pursuit of many interests. He was a lover of poetry and the opera, a lecturer on the Dead Sea Scrolls, and an adult student of the violin. He also enjoyed jogging with his loyal companion, Tundra, skiing with his family at Okemo, and exploring his Vermont roots with family time at the Sugar House in Putney. Ed will be greatly missed by his three daughters, their spouses,and his seven grandchildren. He leaves behind Jennifer (Nick) Daukas of Glastonbury, Connecticut, and Jennifer’s children Molly (Chris) Desmarais and Sarah (Taylor) Phillips; Sarah (John) Quirk of Harwich Port, Massachusetts, and their children Madeline (Colby) Hart, Meredith Quirk, and Johnny Quirk; and Ginger (Rob) Lynn of Glastonbury, and their children GarrettLynn and Katie Lynn. Ed also leaves behind four great-grandchildren: Henry and Charlotte Hart, Jackson Phillips, and Olivia Desmarais. Ed was pre-deceased by his parents, Edwin Gordon Hebb and Elizabeth Clarke Chamberlin, as well as his brother, Angus Hebb. He is survived by his brother’s wife, Karin Hebb. His family wishes to thank the many kind caregivers at Seabury who made the last chapter of his life warm and comforting. They would also like to thank the Masonicare Hospice Care Team. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Episcopal Church in CT, 290 Pratt Street, Box 52, Meriden, CT 06450. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 10, at 11:00 a.m. at St. James’s Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT. A reception will follow at the church. For condolences or directions please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

Robert Carter Obituary

Robert S. Carter, Jr., of West Hartford, beloved husband for 65 years of Carole D. Carter, died August 30, 2023. Bob was born March 29, 1932, in Hartford. He was the only child of Robert S. and Trice D. Carter. Bob graduated as a Cadet Major from Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA, attended Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA, served his country in the US Army and graduated from Trinity College in Hartford. Bob worked for Hartford National Bank and it’s successor banks. After a 30-year career, he retired from Bank of America as Vice President and Manager of the West Hartford Personal Trust Office. His calm demeanor and sage advice were valued by his clients and colleagues. Bob was actively involved in Boy Scouts from a young age, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He coached Little League Baseball for 26 years, positively impacting the lives of many along the way. For 57 years he was a member of First Church of Christ Congregational in West Hartford, serving on numerous boards and committees. He was an avid collector of Political Americana for 60 years and was, for much of that time, active with other collectors at meetings and conventions.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his children, Janice Carter Hall and her husband Stephen, and R. Stuart Carter III; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Bridget, and Caitlin Rog; Annabelle and Robert Carter. Bob loved his nieces and nephews, Susan Skoglund, Peggy Mcneff (Larry), Scott Delesdernier (Karin) and David Delesdernier, who were a big part of his life. He was pre-deceased by his nephews Gregory and Paul Secon.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at First Church of Christ Congregational, 12 South Main St, West Hartford, with a church reception to follow. Please wear something red, Bob’s favorite color! The Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, has care of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Church of Christ Congregational, 12 S Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107, West Hartford Food Pantry, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107 or Loaves and Fishes Ministries, INC-Pantry Program, 646 Prospect Ave, Hartford, CT 06105.

Bob was one of the best human beings to ever grace the planet. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com