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Henry Hobart Clinton, 92, passed peacefully away on March 13 at his home in Clinton. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Sarah (née Schulz); and his children Marianne (Bernard) Szreders, Donna (Richard) Langley, Linda (David) Platt, Jamie (Irene) Clinton, Lura (Evan) McDougall, and John Clinton. He also leaves six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, as well as beloved step-children, step-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Born in East Hartford, Henry served in the Navy as a radio and radar technician from 1944 to 1946 before graduating from Yale University in 1949 with a degree in electrical engineering. He founded the Clinton Instrument Company in 1952 and was a pioneer in the insulated wire and cable industry, revolutionizing quality control procedures. His inventions are used in manufacturing plants around the world.

No service is planned at this time. Please consider a donation to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at www.lbda.org.