Lindsey Reno Haughton was born January 12, 1940 to the late Jonas Haughton and Bertha Lee Tyson. He departed this life in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Monday January 17, 2022.
He was born in Greenville, NC and left at a young age and moved to New Haven, CT. He graduated from Hillhouse High School. During his high school years he played baseball, football and basketball. Basketball was his favorite although he loved all three sports. After graduating from high school, he continued playing baseball at Goffe street park where he was known for hitting home runs and sometimes hitting the ball out of the park.
He had been employed by United Nuclear, Amtrak and he retired from the Department of Corrections. He was also a member of East Rock Lodge #141 in New Haven where he served as a Trustee. Friday nights were his night out to go down to the Elks to shoot pool with the guys.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 29 years, Dorothy Haughton. One sister Geraldine Haynes, Four daughters, Renee Haughton, Monica Haughton, Cindy Beth Haughton, and Dawn Haughton. His step-children Yolanda Wilson, Bobby Wilson and Tyrone Harvey. Five grandchildren Gerald Robinson, Samara Cates, Tia Haughton, Rashod Haughton, Taniya Gatison. Six great-grand-children Shamya Cates, Adrian Smith (A.D), Amari Haughton, Gerald Robinson Jr, Londyn Robinson and Gecari Robinson.
He was predeceased by a sister Dorothy M. Shepard-Green & one granddaughter Tamara Cates.
A celebration of Mr. Haughton’s life and legacy will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. A viewing will be held from 10:00-11:00 A.M. The burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Anyone attending the services must adhere to all COVID-19 safety precautions.
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To the family of Mr. Lindsey R Haughton, I send my sincere condolences. My prayer is that God will continue to surround you all with His love, peace and comfort both now and in the days to come. You all will be remembered in our prayers.
May God strengthen you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere sympathies for your great loss.
To Haughton Family:sending condolences 💐 prayers on passing of Reno will miss him playing pool , and keeping up with elk’s family around various towns.and always made sure I had ride home not walking late after mtgs,always giving the dgts respect and supporting the ladies lodge May his soul now Rest In Peace and Upstaires coach his sports 😊
Your going to be missed!!! I remember those days on the weekends @ the Elks as one of your bartenders….. Didn’t make it to the CYM… with our other buddies Renee and Michelle. Rest Easy Boss!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💙
Condolences and prayers for your lost. Reno was a family friend to the Pittman’s, he and my brother Stretch hung out as young men. In our sadness of your loss I ask the lord to cover your family with wings of love, give their weary hearts rest and their minds sound sleep. Lord, lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity, and be comforted by the promise of heaven.
RIP
Reno, Just got the news. Reno was one of my BOYS. Played a lot of Ball together and other fun times. LOVE You my man and I hope GOD gives you a sweet ride Home. Take care and the memories will last a lifetime. One of the Boys that gave me the nickname (JL).
Reno your gonna be missed I remember those good old days playing softball games at Goffee St Park watching you hit the ball out the park and keeping the score book and the talks we had while waiting for you to come up to bat. My condolences and prayers to the family.
Dorothy, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to the family. Reno was a longtime friend. Back in the day we all hung out at the Elks Club where we all had so much fun. He will surely be missed. Praying God will keep the family strong, safe and together to hold tight to all the lovely memories of one that was a friend to so many. God bless you all. Such a sad time.
Love, Carol Teel and family