Obituary of Wilbur Hart Jr.

Wilbur King Hart Jr., 87, passed away on May 19, 2023, in Shelton, WA. He was born on May 1, 1936, in Hamden, CT to Florence and Wilbur Hart Sr. He was a graduate of Hamden High School. He also graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Haven. Wilbur was known for his exceptional intelligence. And he could build or fix just about anything. He was a veteran of the Air Force, serving for four years. Wilbur was a successful Quality Control Engineer who held high positions in several companies including Schick and Remington. Wilbur loved the great outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and camper. He enjoyed boating and scuba diving as well. He was a poker enthusiast, who loved playing with family and friends at their many gatherings. Wilbur is survived by his daughter Jennifer, brother William (Paul), sisters Rosalie Cronan and Sandra Makuaole, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sons Stephen and Clayton Hart, mother Florence Hart, father Wilbur Hart Sr., brother Michael Hart, niece Diane Hart, nephews Jeffrey Hart, Chris Cronan, Kala Makuaole, and grandnephew Bernard Makuaole. There are no memorial services planned at the moment. Wilbur will be missed by all who knew him. My dearest Wil, I’ve just spoken with Douglas, and am texting you a message of our conversation. I asked Douglas to please tell you that I will always love you. Life is fragile, love is eternal. For all the happy times we shared, and all you did to help me & Lelio, we will always remember & be grateful. You have worked devotedly to maintain high standards, create beauty & order in your surroundings, & take loving care of your mother. Rest assured your good deeds will live on in my life & the lives of others. Your diligence, determination, sense of humor, & gentle tenderness will be fondly remembered. When your spirit returns to the light of consciousness, please come near me to hear my cello. I will be playing your favorite songs, sending blessings & love to speed you on to a new beginning in the eternal cycle of birth and rebirth. Letting go of all suffering may you be free and at peace. I am holding you now and forever in my heart. May we meet again! Love always, Ann Wil, I’m so sorry I cannot be with you now, but you are in good hands with two Earth Angels Paul & Douglas by your side. I’m asking them to give you big warm hugs from me. This was sent by Ann West to Wilbur's brother and nephew. She asked that they read it to him in the hospital. Very touching.