Obituary of David C. Hyde

David C. Hyde, 64, of Essex passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Maureen (Frank) Hyde. David was born in New London, son of the late Strickland K. Hyde Jr., and Dorothy E. (Doane) Hyde. David was a lifelong resident of Essex, where he became a prominent and influential member of the community. David graduated from the Valley Regional High School in 1966, and graduated from the Bryant College in Kansas in 1970. Following his education, David reopened the Essex Hardware Store and successfully owned and operated the business from 1971 to his retirement in 2011. David was an Essex Community advocate and served on multiple civic commissions. Norm Needleman, the first selectman of Essex remarked that David was, "One of the good guys." David was also an active member of the Potopaug Gun Club in Lyme. David is also survived by his son, Kevin Hyde of Middletown, a brother, Strickland K. III and his wife Donna H. Hyde of Essex, a sister, Carol H. and her husband Gary H. Weed of Lyme, son-in-law of Kathleen and Rocco Lombardi of Deep River, many nieces and nephews, as well as many great nieces and nephews. David's family would also like to thank Lee, Jill and John for their loving care. Visiting hours will be held Friday, April 12th, from 5-7pm at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street in Centerbrook. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 13th, at 11am at the First Congregational Church in Essex. Interment will be private at Riverview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in David's name to Cuniff/Dixon Foundation, Box 800, Essex CT 06426; The Essex Foundation, Box 64, Essex CT 06426; or The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Salt Lake City, UT 84096. To share a memory of David or to leave a condolence for his family, please visit www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.