John H. Hand of Wethersfield and Westbrook, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012. He was born in Greenwood, Delaware on Sept. 25, 1911, son of the late Leonal and Lulu (Hamilton) Hand and lived in Wethersfield for over 45 years. Prior to his retirement, he owned and operated the Wethersfield Hearing Aid Center. He previously worked in the personal finance business and then in commercial financing, both in New Haven and Hartford. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II where he served as a First Lieutenant and was a past president of the Hartford Lions Club and a member of the Wethersfield Lions Club. Survivors include his loving wife, Helen (Wilenski) of 60 years, three daughters; Adrienne and husband Ted Miazga of RI, Beverly and husband Paul Joubert of MA and Janet and husband Robert Vibberts of CT. Grandchildren include Jeffrey Miazga and wife Carolyn, Kimberly Miazga and fiancé Chris Miller, and Matthew Vibberts and a cousin Leland Miller of NY. Thank you to Dr. Dariush Owlia for ensuring John to reach 100 years in good health. Thank you to John's caregiver, Janet Torres for her compassion and care. John will be remembered for his devotion to his family. He made life more enjoyable for all those around him through his positive outlook and good nature. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 4 at 10am at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park with full military honors. Visiting hours are Wednesday, April 4 from 9-10am prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Masonicare Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.