HARTFORD, Conn. — Donald Robert Bonney, 83, of Rocky Hill, Conn., formerly of Glastonbury, Conn., beloved husband of Marilyn Bonney for 58 years, passed away on May 31, at Hartford Hospital, after an extended illness.

He was born in Livermore Falls, Dec. 16, 1929, son of the late Donald Curtis Bonney and Nina (Tobin) Bonney.

Donald graduated from the Leavitt Institute in Turner and Maine Maritime Academy. He sailed over much of the world while working as a marine engineer for Farrell Lines and then served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Travelers Insurance Co., working in the Engineering Division of the Property-Casualty Commercial Lines Department. He worked in their Hartford, Buffalo, N.Y., and Louisville, Ky. offices. He was a certified safety professional and an Honorable Kentucky colonel. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.

Donald is also survived by two sons, David Bonney and his wife, Beth, of Rocky Hill and Stephen Bonney and his wife, Tammy, of Morehead, Ky.; and three grandchildren, of whom he was incredibly proud, Megan, Kevin and Kathryn.

He was predeceased by his brother, Bernal Bonney.

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