Crime & Safety
Windsor Police Identify Tree Worker Killed in Accident
He was killed when struck in the head by a falling tree limb Friday, according to police.
WINDSOR, CT — Authorities have released the identity of the tree worker killed in a work-related accident Friday afternoon in Windsor.
Shawn Varley, 32, of Harwinton, suffered a fatal blow to the head when struck by a tree branch shortly after noon Friday. He had been working for J&J Lumber Corp. of Dover Plains, N.Y. in a wooded area at 777 Bloomfield Avenue, Capt. Thomas LePore said.
The incident has been referred to OSHA for investigation, LePore said.
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Calling hours and funeral services for Varley have been arranged. Click here for his complete obituary from the Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home.
Photo courtesy of Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home
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