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Ernest Hoffman Obituary

Ernest M. Hoffman Died - August 4, 2012 Plainfield - Ernest M. Hoffman, 61, of 15 Collins Rd. Central Village beloved husband of Darlene (DeFosse) Hoffman passed away Saturday at W.W. Backus Hospital. He was born in Hoersching, Austria a son of the late Ernest and Marie (Cardinal) Hoffman and had resided in Plainfield for most of his life. Mr. Hoffman had been employed as a machinist at Connecticut Rubber and Molding. He was an avid gardener and fisherman who loved his family, friends home, pets and the New York Yankees. Besides his wife he leaves a son Chad M. Hoffman of Ft. Collins, CO. A brother Robert Hoffman of La Mesa, CA. Four sisters, Rose Fontenella of Middletown, Valerie Mayo of Hampton, Liz Wojtowicz of Seymour and Karen Witzel of Aurora, CO. His mother in law Shirley DeFosse of Central Village, two brothers in law Richard DeFosse of Piscataway, NJ. and Dean DeFosse of Griswold, two sisters in law Cheryl Gervais of Niantic and Patti Beaver of Plainfield. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to CT. Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Rd. Quaker Hill, CT. 06375 or to the CT. Nature Conservancy, CT. Chapter, 55 Church St. New Haven, CT. 06510-3029. Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home, Plainfield has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Aug. 6, 2012.

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Liz Wojtowicz

July 31, 2025

Always in my heart, always in my prayers.

SHIRLEY DEFOSSE

August 10, 2012

CHAD AND DOLLY I LOST A WONDERFUL SON-IN-LAW LOVE TO YOU BOTH

Liz Moyer

August 9, 2012

I would like to send my condolences. It has been many years since I have seen my Uncle Ernie, but I have great childhood memories to reflect back on. You are in my prayers.

Lisa Arnio

August 9, 2012

To Ernie's Family,
I have know Ernie since I was a kid and then worked with him at the mill and he was always so nice to me. I am sorry for your loss.

Kimberly Frenette (Loiselle)

August 9, 2012

Darlene and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I am praying for peace, comfort, and strength in this difficult time for you and your family.

Bob Rosa

August 8, 2012

To the Hoffman family. Although I did not know Ernie, I have been a long time friend of Liz. When we heard the news on Saturday, we felt the sorrow that you must me feeling. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts go out to your family during this sad time.
Bob & Laura Rosa

Karen Culver-Rymsza

August 8, 2012

Darlene,

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Joyce & Bob Savoie

August 8, 2012

Darlene, Chad and Family,

Anybody who knew Ernie, knew what an exceptional man he was. Underneath his quiet exterior was a man with so much passion, knowledge and love of family.
We will miss him and take comfort that our wonderful memories will never fade.
Love to you all.

Heather Gatchek

August 7, 2012

Mama Hoff, Chad and Family,
We are so sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers! May you find peace in this difficult time and love in those that surround you.

Love Always,
Heather (Hoffman)and Bryon

Evelyn Taber

August 7, 2012

Darlene, Chad, Shirley & Family
We send you our Deepest Sympathy to you all
The memories will be with all of us forever. We send you love and hugs
James & Evelyn Taber

Joyce Rice

August 6, 2012

Darlene,
I am very sorry. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Liz Wojtowicz

August 6, 2012

Darlene and Chad:
There are no words that can express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. Keep all those wonderful memories you've shared together and he will always be with you both in your hearts. He will remain in my heart and I will cheerish the childhood memories we have shared.
Dave, Jenny, David and Matthew extend their sympathies to you both. With love

John & Nancy Bartholic

August 6, 2012

Darlene and Chad
We both are so sadden to hear of your loss.We will remember the good times at johhny's. Our prayers and thoughts are with you both.

August 6, 2012

Darlene,

We both send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband.

Kathy & Joe Schimmelpfennig, Hampton

David & Monique Allard

August 6, 2012

Darlene and Chad,

We are so very sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Haynes

August 6, 2012

Darlene,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on Ernie's passing. May precious memories help you and Chad through the difficult days ahead.

Sincerely,

Barbara (Millette)Haynes

Dennis & Bev Bayer

August 6, 2012

Darlene and Chad, so sorry to hear about your husband and dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis & Bev Bayer

Jason Langlois

August 6, 2012

Very sad to hear this, Sorry for your loss.

Dave & Karrie Bryant

August 6, 2012

Darlene, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ernie was a wonderful man.

joyce young

August 6, 2012

Darlene and Chad, you have my sincere sympathy. I still remember all the times Chad , that you and your dad, came into the baseball card shop and how you guys had fun chit chatting about sports. Will keep you in my prayers. Joyce Young

August 6, 2012

I'm so sorry Darlene. You are in my thoughts.
Enola

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