Shane (Zane) Thomas Graves passed away at home in Colchester, CT on January 31, 2023 following the rapid onset of pancreatic cancer. Zane was born on July 5, 1980 in Colchester, CT and studied Film and Video Production at Brooks Institute of Photography. He carried his love for art throughout his life. Zane was a painter, an artist, and an enthusiastic tabletop gamer. A long-time employee of Sarge’s Comics and Games in New London, Zane loved the storytelling and comradery of the gaming community. His creativity, humor, and booming voice were integral parts of the love and passion he brought with him into these spaces, and they will be deeply missed. One of his proudest achievements included being retweeted by Neil Gaiman. Something of a human tomcat, Zane gathered friends wherever he went, near and far.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Joseph and Bernadette Daigle and Robert and Sophy Graves, his father, Jonathan Graves, his uncle, David Daigle, and friends Rose Nylund, Dorothy Zbornak, Blanche Devereaux, and Sophia Petrillo. He is survived by his mother Adrienne “Dee” Graves of Port Charlotte, his aunt Suzanne Clifford of Port Charlotte, aunt Marie Kuper of Hebron, aunt and uncle Louise and LTC Michael Griswold of Lacey, WA, a niece, three nephews, and many cousins. Zane also leaves behind a large chosen family of friends, comrades, and accomplices.
Friends may call from 11am on Friday, February 3rd at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, until 12:45 PM. A memorial service will follow calling hours at 12:45PM. Details for the reception will be announced at the funeral home following the service. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations in Zane’s memory to his memorial fund for his burial. https://gofund.me/9f4879fc. To share a memory or express online condolences please visit: www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.
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