Denmark - Theodore J. Talbot, 80, of 10331 NYS Rt. # 26, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at his residence where he was under the care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

Mr. Talbot was born in New Hartford, CT on January 7, 1932, the son of the late Aremdius J. and Anna Dastych Talbot. He was a graduate of Gilbert High in Winsted, CT and later attended college. He served in the Army from April of 1953 to April of 1955. Mr. Talbot married the former Joyce M. Holt on September 26, 1953 at the New Hartford Immaculate Church. Ted worked for John Hancock Life Insurance for 23 years and ten years at the Quality Shop in Torrington, CT. He was active in the community serving on several boards and as a selectman for the city of Winsted for 10 years. He was an ombudsman for 5 years in Lowville, NY.


He is survived by his wife Joyce M. of Denmark, one daughter and her husband, Cynde and Bill Judy of Denmark, three sons: Theodore J. Talbot of Glen St. Mary, FL and Gary and Glen Talbot, both of Northhampton, MA, 7 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren, a brother: Arthur Talbot of NC, and nieces and nephews. His brother, Richard Talbot died previously.


A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Winsted, CT. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, Winsted. Local arrangements are with the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, Carthage, NY.


Condolences may be made at www.bezanillafh.com.