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POMFRET CENTER — Nathan Daniel Grist, 46, of Pomfret Center died April 21, 2023.
Nathan was born in Putnam and lived most of his life in Connecticut. Nate attended Woodstock Academy and earned a degree in information technologies from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Nathan met and married Faith Fisher of Willimantic in 2006 where they raised sons Nicholas and Sammy. Nate was employed by Nichols College in Dudley serving as the director of Server and Network Operations. This work he loved, although it included being forced to be the IT guy for the extended family!
From his youth, Nate demonstrated “old soul” tendencies quickly recognized by those he came in contact with and those that loved him. His infectious smile, warmth of expression, and gentleness of spirit revealed his unique gift. Nathan had a special place in his heart for “lost souls,” ever willing to lend help if he could.
Nathan’s love of his boys, Nicholas and Sammy, music, his guitar and deep conversations, stand out as hallmarks of the man we have loved. Nate approached conversations and interactions with a “You first” approach, always checking to see how each of us was faring, never asking for himself.
He leaves his two sons, Nicholas and Samuel, mother of the boys, Faith Fisher; sisters Heather and Erin; brother Trevor; half siblings Katelyn, Rebecca and Ryan; his mother Cheryl; his father Ken and Ken’s wife Nancy.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. April 28 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St. Putnam.
Donations to Samuel and Nicholas Grist, c/o Ken Grist, 61 Lima St. Willimantic, CT 06226.
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