Walter Blagusz, 91, died peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2015 in Westminster, Colorado. He was born in Kumialka, Poland, emigrating to the U.S. at age 23. He was a resident of Hartford for 64 years. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a carpenter for ACMAT for over 30 years. He will be remembered for his beautiful singing voice, strong work ethic and handshake, and love of rhymes. Walter is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of Westminster, Colorado, and his three daughters, Kathleen Feldman and husband Marc of Oak Hill, Virginia, Jeanette Walters and husband Brad of Niwot, Colorado, and Diane Callow and husband Lynn of Frederick, Colorado. He was the proud and loving grandfather of four grandchildren. Walter's smile, warmth and kind spirit will be missed by family and friends. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 8:30-9:30 am at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke, Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at SS Cyril & Methodius Church, 55 Charter Oak Ave, Hartford at 10 am. Burial will follow at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, One Cottage Grove Rd, Bloomfield. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn., PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com