Gregory M. Shover

Gregory M. Shover, 51, of the Plantsville section of Southington and former resident of Chaplin, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Greg was born on June 27, 1975 in New Britain, CT and graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1993.

Greg was a skilled jack of all trades who spent many years as an auto mechanic and could repair almost anything. He excelled at everything he tried, from pool and darts to skiing and fitness. A regular at FitLife Gym in Plantsville, he participated in spinning classes and the Silver Sneakers Program. His love of speed and adventure drew him to motorcycles, dirt bikes and BMX bikes. Greg enjoyed being on the Pit Crew for Haley’s modified car at Thompson Speedway. Most recently, he worked at Lowes, a job he truly enjoyed. Kindhearted and always willing to help those in need, Greg will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

Greg is survived by his mother, Margaret M. (Morgan) Shover and Al Kammerer of Plantsville, CT, his father, Maurice Shover Jr. and his wife Robyn of Ocala, FL, his sister, Melissa “Missy” Chmura and her husband Todd of Monticello, KY, his brother, Mark Shover and Melissa Osden of Canton, CT, and one step-brother, Michael Brown of Ocala, FL. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Aliana and Devyn Shover and Alexandria Chmura, and extended family members Kyle Kammerer of Chicopee, MA, Sarah Drullard and her husband Kyle and their daughter, Elora, of Middletown, CT, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Greg was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Maurice Sr. and Margaret Shover, his maternal grandparents, Robert and Theresa Morgan and many aunts and uncles, including his special aunt and uncle, Helen and Joseph Wolfe.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Greg’s memory may be made to the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association (https://Alzheimer's Association /ct).

Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with Words of Remembrance at 12 noon at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St. Plantsville, CT. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.