More detail on this person: Burt Francis Brewer, 70, of New Britain, died unexpectedly on
Tuesday, (December 14, 2004) at New Britain General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Doris
(DeMay) Brewer. Born in Muskegon, MI, he attended local schools in Muskegon MI and graduated from
Muskegon Heights High School in 1952. He was a New Britain resident since 1970. Burt was a Chief
Warrant Officer and Helicopter Pilot in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars,
retiring in 1973. Burt was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge #957, VFW Post
511, The Retired Officers Association, Vietnam Veterans Chapter #120, and the AARP. Surviving are
two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert and Leslie Johnson of Kensington, Richard Johnson of New
Britain; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Wayne Ringquist of New Britain, Donna and Ray
Porter of Kensington; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Danny and Sue Brewer and Jack and Cindy
Brewer, all of Muskegon, MI; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Bob Harkin of Bay City, MI;
eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held on
Friday at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made
to the VNA of Central CT, 205 West Main St., New Britain, CT. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
From: Hartford Courant, The (CT) - Wednesday, December 15, 2004
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