Warren F. Rathbun

March 28, 1920 - October 17, 2016

Warren F. Rathbun, 88, of Fitchburg, MA, formerly of New Britain, passed away Monday (October 17, 2016). Born in Newark, NJ, Warren is a World War II US Navy veteran and graduated from UConn receiving his degree in Engineering. He was a Sales Manager for Hewlett-Packard, eventually forming his own company and later was a home builder in Limerick, Maine. He was also an avid outdoorsman. Surviving is a son, Douglas Rathbun of Fitchburg, MA; a daughter, Leslie Rifkin and her husband Marc of Las Vegas, NV; a granddaughter, Sophie Rifkin; a sister, Jane Thomas of Southington; several nieces and nephews including William “Bill” Weber of Southington, Joanne Nyerick also of Southington and Susan Jordan of Guilford. He was predeceased by a sister, Marion Weber; a brother, Frederick Rathbun, and a nephew Richard Weber. Funeral services are Thursday (October 27th) 11 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial with military honors is in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours are Thursday morning from 10 AM until the time of the service at Carlson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com