Matthew Hurlock April 21, 1972 – July 6, 2011

His family and coaching boys basketball and girls volleyball at Coventry High School were his passions.

His family and coaching boys basketball and girls volleyball at Coventry High School were his passions.

Hurlock, who guided the Coventry girls volleyball team to seven CIAC Class S state tournament titles in the last eight years, lost the biggest fight of his life on Wednesday, passing away after a nearly year-long battle with colon and liver cancer. He was 39.

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, University of Connecticut’s Depot campus, will host a puppet show at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Over the years he belonged to many bands. Most recently, he was a member of The Kingpins and over the past year had become involved with helping Bruce John with his Breadbox series.

He was most proud to be a member of the Hebron Volunteer Fire Dept. and of his more than 65 years with them. He was the Fire Chief for 25 years, Hebron Fire Marshal and retired as a Captain in the UConn Fire Department.

After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2008, he generously participated in several research projects, including donating skin cells for iPS stem cell research.

Tim Quinn’s full and productive life included Windham Schools music director, Deputy Mayor of the Mansfield Town Council, Vice Principal of Stafford High School, and so much more.

Bob was employed for 24 years at UConn as a mason, until heart issues forced retirement.

She was active in the Grange for many years, a member of the Storrs Congregational Church and the Parish Piecers Quilt Group.

Elna particularly enjoyed getting together with family and friends. Many of those who were aware of her penchant for fanciful hats, lovingly and affectionately bestowed upon her the sobriquet, “The Hat Lady,” a distinctive tribute that she wore as proudly as her hats.