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Dr. Marvin S. Sills, 89, of Ashlar Village, Wallingford, beloved husband for 60 years, to the late Natalie (Poorvu) Sills. Born in Malden, MA May 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Lewis and Flora (Glanz) Silverman. He attended Boston University and received his Doctor of Optometry from the Massachusetts School of Optometry. He moved to West Hartford in 1961 when he opened the Optical Dept. At Sears in Corbins Corner and practiced optometry in the Hartford area for nearly 50 years, until age 86. He was a Veteran of World War II, Having served in Texas as an Optometric Assistance in Army hospitals. He was also an accomplished saxophone and clarinet player and played in dance bands around New England as a young man. He was an avid Red Sox and NE Patriots fan. He is survived by his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jonathan Goldberg of Wallingford, and his cherished granddaughter Alison Goldberg. He also leaves his brother, George Silverman of Beverly, MA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. A Memorial Period will be observed at the home of his daughter, 7 Nod Brook Rd., Wallingford Thursday 1-8 pm and Friday 4-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, I-91 Tech Center, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, 06067. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Marvin, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm

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From: Ed and Judy Anderson

From Hamden, CT

Posted On: May 23, 2012

Dr. Sills loved those Boston Red Sox! Whenever he would call Dr. Goldberg's office wanting to speak with Susan and I would answer the telephone, we would chat briefly about those SOX. We would chat about how great the Sox were doing or how poorley they were performing and then he would give his opinion on what they SHOULD be doing. Dr. Sills knew his baseball.

Ed and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to his daughter Susan, his son-in-law Jonathan and his granddaughter Alison.

From: Tanya Casanova

From Norfolk, Va

Posted On: May 22, 2012

I am truly sorry for your family's loss however I do have to say he was a great man and I am truly honored to have known him. He is still part of your wonderful and loving (extended) family. I do know he is happy with everything. I enjoyed the wonderful memories of Marvin and Natalie dancing at my wedding. It was an honor to have them part of the happy time.

From: Tanya Casanova

From Norfolk, Va

Posted On: May 22, 2012

I am truly sorry for your family's loss however I do have to say he was a great man and I am truly honored to have known him. He is still part of your wonderful and loving (extended) family. I do know he is happy with everything. I enjoyed the wonderful memories of Marvin and Natalie dancing at my wedding. It was an honor to have them part of the happy time.

From: The Backus Family

From Wallingford, CT

Posted On: May 23, 2012

Sue, Jon and Ali,

We feel blessed to have known your Dad, a very special man with an exceptional spirit. May passing time ease your pain; your memories bring you comfort; and the prayers and love that surround you all bring you peace. Our Love and Prayers, Michele, Carl, Kelly Anne, Tim

From: Ray Warner

From manchester, ct.

Posted On: June 14, 2012

Sorry to hear of Dr. Sills passing. He was a great optometrist and a nice person. We enjoyed his time at Warner Opticians. He will be missed.

With Deepest Sympathy, the Warner Family

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