Gregory C. Baran

Greg Baran, 63 of Kensington, surrounded by his loving, caring and supportive family passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2012 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. He was born in New Britain and lived in Kensington for the past 11 years. He was the son of the late John and Florine Baran. He leaves behind his loving supportive wife and best friend Carol Capsalors Baran. Greg lost his battle to Appendiceal Cancer after a long valiant fight. He handled his disease with amazing grace. Besides his wife Greg leaves behind two sons, Ty Baran and his wife Kristen of Harwinton and their two daughters, Jacqueline and Emma whom he loved and adored. Jesse Baran of CA. His mother-in-law and father-in-law Ralph and Maggie Capsalors of Rocky Hill. And his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bill and Lynn MacDonald of Rocky Hill and two special nephews, Bryan and Kevin MacDonald. Greg was an RN, COHN, B.S. a 1976 graduate of New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing. He was well known for occupational medicine knowledge within the Sate of CT, running several hospital programs throughout the state. He was currently employed at Liberty Mutual, Wallingford, CT. Greg loved the outdoors, on the weekends he enjoyed long 30-40 mile bike rides with his wife Carol, camping on Lake Champlain and kayaking in the Farmington River. He loved biking on Block Island, the Cape Cod rail trail and in Ogunquit Me. He enjoyed spending precious time, with his son, Ty playing and making guitars. He also loved the time spent with his grandchildren who thought "Poppy" was a Rockstar. The family would like to thank Dr. Wylie Hosmer for his care and compassion during Greg's finally days. Also the family would like to especially thank Dr. Geoffrey Shapiro, Andrew Wolanski, NP and Dedria McDonald, RN at Dana Farber for their continuous support and high level of quality care. The Funeral was private. The family requests that donations be sent on behalf of the Early Drug Development Center, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor Brookline, Ma 02445-7226. Or to the PMP Research Foundation appendiceal research 6415 Granger Rd, suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Website donation www.pmpcure.org. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

Gregory C. Baran

October 28, 1948 - August 27, 2012

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October 28, 1948 - August 27, 2012

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