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Alan Drane
In Memory of
Alan E.
Drane
1939 - 2018
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Obituary for Alan E. Drane

Alan E.  Drane
Alan E. Drane, 78, of Somers, CT loving husband of Ruth (Cormier) Drane entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Alan was born July 22, 1939, in Chicopee, MA the son of the late Robert and Albina (Lewandowski) Drane. Alan proudly served in United States Army during the Vietnam era. Alan was employed with Aetna Insurance, Hamilton Standard, and Combustion Engineering prior to retiring in 2007 after 10 years from Mass Mutual. Alan was an avid golfer and had a passion for dirt biking especially racing enduros. He was a member of the NETRA New England Tail Riders Association and was nominated for Who's Who Among Your Peers. Alan was also a member of Sigma Beta Tau Honor Society. In addition to his wife, Ruth to whom he was married 33 years he is also survived by six children, Debra Zorick and her husband, Fred of Windsor Locks, Alan Drane, Jr. and his wife, Melanie of Houston, TX, Robert Drane and his wife, Pamela of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Rebecca Remington of Enfield, Jonathan Drane of Somers, Jennifer Drane and her partner Brian Guers of Somers; thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Edmee Cormier of Enfield and several nieces and nephews. Alan was predeceased by a son-in-law, Todd Remington. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family during visiting hours on Sunday, January 14, 2018, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., (Route 190) Somers. A celebration of life service will be celebrated at 4 pm at the funeral home followed by military honors. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in memory of Alan may be made to the DopaFit: (Parkinson's Movement Center) 116 Pleasant St Suite 251, Easthampton, MA 01027, or to VITAS Healthcare, 628 Hebron Ave, Ste. 300, Glastonbury, CT 06033. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.somersfuneralhome.com
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