1988-2017
Brooklyn-Wesley C. Poland, 29, of Canterbury Rd., died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Born in Framingham, MA, Wesley was the son of Robert Poland of Ocala, FL and Darlene (McFaul) Poland of Grosvenordale, CT.
Wesley was employed by Electric Boat / General Dynamics in New London as a cook. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his girlfriend, listening to heavy metal music and fishing. Wesley’s favorite colors were black, purple and pink.
In addition to his parent, Wesley is survived by his girlfriend Jill Danskin of New London; two brothers, Ian Poland and his wife Sheena of Douglas, MA and Daryl Poland of Woonsocket, RI; and two nieces, Savannah Poland and Caroline Poland both of Douglas, MA.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Wesley from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St. Putnam, CT. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Leslie
July 17, 2017 at 4:54 pmI love you so much smurf. This is to unreal. ♡ forever and always Smurf and Cuppycake
Carol Goggin
July 17, 2017 at 8:22 pmI’m sooo sorry for the loss of your son, Wesley. I barely knew him, but he seemed sweet towards his girlfriend, Jillian. May he R.I.P. ♡♡♡
Patty Thomas
July 17, 2017 at 9:31 pmPlease accept my condolences on your loss. I did not know Wesley, but am a relative of Jillian’s, and I know they were very close. I wish you all strength during this time.
Jessica Norman
July 17, 2017 at 9:57 pmI am so sorry for your families loss. I didn’t personally know him but he was always nice when he came into cumbys when they lived behind the store. May you find comfort amongst family and friends.
Sacramenta Landrum
July 18, 2017 at 7:44 amTo the Poland family and friends please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your love one Wesley. Find Hope and comfort in God’s wonderful promise for the loved ones we have lost in death the reason why he sent his son Jesus Christ John 3:16; 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:3,4.
Sue Wunsch
July 18, 2017 at 12:28 pmIan, Sheena, Savannah, and Caroline and the whole Poland family, I am so sorry for your lost. Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Lisa Howe
July 18, 2017 at 2:24 pmHugs and Prayers for the entire Family, Wesley was a rare Bird. Now his wings allow him to fly high and free, you will be missed hun, rest in sweet Peace
Leslie b
July 18, 2017 at 3:24 pmDarlene,I am very sorry for your loss .May he rip. till you meet again god rest his sole.
Cynthia King
July 18, 2017 at 4:13 pmI will remember to with a smile and sparkling blue eyes. Grandma Cyndi
Amanda Fisk
July 18, 2017 at 4:23 pmWesley, I remember the day I met you like it was yesterday, infact i think of it often… i came into the kangaroo on SR 40 my cousin and i went to the subway inside, while him and i were waiting to order, i looked up and my eyes became confused, you were oozing androgyny, and i asked my cousin if he could tell if you were male or female…. later that night I called subway and asked for “the guy with long blonde hair” and invited you to come to my best friends house to have a beer, talk, and flirt… you were one of my very first boyfriends, even if it only lasted days before you left me for my Best friend at the time… which made you and I stop talking for a while, and then you attempted to drive me to Alabama to visit my internet best friend Liz, we made it to GA before finding out, her grandparents called my mother and boyy, was she mad.. that was one of the best road trips ive ever had. I remeber going to the mall gushing teenage angst, in all black, putting pink gel in our hair, and posing as manicans in various stores. You introduced me to Rammstein, fear factory, and so many other bands. We hardly spoke in recent years, but we’ve remained friends on facebook and lent ab ear to each other when needed. I’ll miss you wes, infact i literally cannot believe you’re gone… i dont know if you were battling with something bigger than depression… something incurable… i dont understand how you went to sleep and never woke up.. :'( gone but never forgotten, fly high baby, i know whatever the reason, you’re free now, free from all the pain you’ve endured. R.I.P until we meet again.
Randy and Heather Carter/Templeton
July 19, 2017 at 12:43 pmSending our deepest sympathy in there times of heartbreak… Another young life taken too soon
Jill
July 25, 2017 at 11:37 amBaby I remember when we first met at wallmart and all the other times we met. You were amazing to me..I miss you so much. We always get back in contact n9 matter what happens. I will always love you baby.