Cedric Nathaniel Herbert, 87, of New Haven, born on May 14, 1929 to the late James and Florence Herbert, passed away peacefully July 17, 2016.
Cedric was gainfully employed as a Machinist for Assa Abloy, formerly Sargents, for 43 years. He will be remembered for his participation in St. Luke’s Men’s Club and Usher Board. And as a member of the Antillean Friendly Association.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory long time dear friend Mary Carr; sons, Reginald (Cora) Brooks, Christopher (Carolyn) Herbert, Cedric (Denise) Herbert, daughters; Felicia Herbert, Sherrie (Bill) Oliver, Lisa Herbert, siblings; Ruel Herbert, Rafael Herbert, Angela Herbert, Claudina Martin, Franseca “Ionie” Hull, Pearl Herbert, Ellis Herbert, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by daughter Teisha Herbert, brother Stanley “Sunny” Herbert, and sister Clemancia Hanley.
A celebration of his life will take place Wednesday July 27, 2016 at 11 AM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; 111 Whalley Ave., New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call at the church from 10 – 11 AM. Interment will take place at Hamden Plains Cemetery; Hamden, CT. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services; 1287 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Herbert family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com.