Our Obituaries
Philip A. Overbaugh
October 11, 1937 - April 12, 2021
Philip A. Overbaugh, 83, of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of Winifred Overbaugh died peacefully on Monday April 12, 2021 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Philip was born in Kingston, NY, on October 11, 1937 son of the late Clarence and Sara (Briethaupt) Overbaugh. He served our country with the U.S. Navy. Philip worked for many years as a pipefitter and plumber for the Local #21. He was a...
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Irene Gay
March 2, 1926 - April 5, 2021
Irene (Eartha) Farnum Gay, 95 of Tolland, CT, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5th, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Irene was born in Bow, New Hampshire, on March 2, 1926. As a child, she was an active 4-H'er. She received nurses training at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire during World War II and her first nursing position was at New London Hospital. She...
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Orlene Helena Haye
December 1, 1966 - April 1, 2021
Orlene Helena Haye, 54, of Windsor, loving wife of Kevin Williams died peacefully on Thursday April 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Orlene was born in Jamaica on December 1, 1966 daughter of the late Cornelious and Delvenia (Anderson) Haye. Orlene grew up in Bunkers Hill, Trelawny and was a graduate of William Knibb Memorial High School. She went on to graduate from University of the...
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Bruce Bennett Smith
October 6, 1951 - March 22, 2021
Bruce Bennett Smith departed this life in the early hours of Monday, March 22, 2021. A loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather Bruce is survived and celebrated by his sister Sandy, his wife Deborah and his children Cathy, Jennifer, Richard, and Lynn and grandchildren Devon, Kenneth, Gabrielle, Evelyn, Vera, and Bennett. Born in Kentucky on October 6, 1951, Bruce was a traveler who made...
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Bruce M. Saulnier
April 14, 1947 - March 21, 2021
Bruce Melburn Saulnier, 73, of Cheshire, CT passed away on March 21, 2021 after a 14 month battle with cancer. Born in Houlton, Maine on April 14, 1947, Bruce was the only child of Joseph Saulnier who passed in 1987 and Barbara (Earle) Saulnier who passed in 2012.
Bruce is survived by his wife Janice (1973) of Cheshire, CT; his son Kyle Saulnier (Brooke) of Bristol, VT; his daughter Melanie (Aki...
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Carl L. McManus
April 20, 1948 - March 18, 2021
Carl L. McManus, 72, of Windsor, passed away on March 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 20, 1948, he was raised with his three sisters in Springfield, MA by the late Philomena and James McManus.
Carl had a passion for sport cards and memorabilia. He had a love for bowling, and achieved the ultimate 300 score. He loved the ocean and to travel. The most important thing to...
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Sherry Ann Lavertue
July 5, 1980 - March 11, 2021
Sherry Ann Lavertue ,40, of Waterbury, CT passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Sherry was born in Waterbury on July 5. 1980 to Gail (Lavertue) Lamadeleine. She graduated from Kennedy High School. Her passion was collecting unicorns.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; her mother Gail Lamadeliene and Step Father Jeff Lamadeleine of Texas.
Her brother Brian...
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Dylan Alexander Dukette
March 21, 1994 - March 10, 2021
Dylan Alexander Dukette, of Salem, CT, slipped suddenly from this world on March 10, 2021, at
the age of 26, 11 days before his 27th birthday. A quiet and gentle young man, Dylan will be
dearly missed by his friends and family.
Born on March 21, 1994, Dylan was a joy for his family. He was inquisitive by nature, always
interested in superheroes and comic books, in video games and in action...
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Christy Rainone
June 7, 1937 - March 7, 2021
Christy Rainone, 83, passed away at Connecticut Hospice in Branford on March 7th. He was the son of the late Costanzo and Maria (Di Chiaro) Rainone. Chris was a graduate of New Canaan High School. He served in the Army National Guard from 1961 to 1965. Chris studied architectural drawing at Platt Technical School and engineering at Bridgeport University, during which time he worked at Gorn...
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Joyce P. Melillo
October 19, 1936 - March 2, 2021
Joyce P. Melillo, 84, of North Branford, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She had been suffering from Alzheimer's for many years.
Joyce enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. She loved sewing and made many memorable and long cherished items. She became adept at fashion design often altering whole patterns to ensure proper fit for her family. Among her many triumphs were men's dress...
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Raymond Joseph Sousa, Sr.
October 1, 1937 - February 28, 2021
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Joseph Sousa Sr., beloved husband of Minnie Catherine (Hickey) Sousa. He died unexpectedly in the ED of Hartford Hospital despite heroic efforts by all medical staff involved on February 28, 2021. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Raymond was born at home in Taftville, CT. on October 1, 1937 to the...
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Gladys Toledano
January 31, 1929 - February 26, 2021
Gladys M. Toledano, 92, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was the widow of Ulises J. Toledano, 85, who died at Hartford Hospital on February 12, 2017.
Gladys and Ulises were predeceased by their daughter, Marica O. Toledano who died in April 2014. They are survived by their daughter, Sandra D. Toledano of Hartford, CT and son, Ricardo D. Toledano of...
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Anne B. Del Guidice
June 5, 1930 - February 19, 2021
Anne B. (Davis) Del Guidice, 90, passed away February 19, 2021. Born June 5th, 1930, she was the daughter of Eugene and Gertrude Davis. Anne was born and raised in New Rochelle, NY. She married John Del Guidice, November 3rd, 1951. They moved to Long Island, NY, where they lived and raised their 5 children. Anne was a homemaker and not only took care of her own children and family, she also cared...
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Linda Mary Valentin
November 3, 1948 - February 17, 2021
Linda Mary Valentin (Pierce) 72 from East Hartford went in eternal peace on February 17, 2021 at St Francis Hospital. Born on November 3, 1948 in Northbridge Massachusetts to Mr. Truman Pierce and Mrs. Josephine Pierce (Bloniaz) both predeceased. She grew up in Manchaug Mass and attended Manchaug Elementary School and Sutton High School. She met and married the love of her life Adelanio Ruiz...
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Phyllis Dance
April 19, 1936 - January 26, 2021
Phyllis Jean (Baker) Dance
April 19, 1936 – January 26,2021
Loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, friend
Wolcott – Mrs. Phyllis J. (Baker) Dance, 84, of Wolcott, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 @ Apple Rehab in Watertown, CT, surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. She was married to Albert William Dance for 32 years...
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Jacqueline A. Hancock
March 18, 1951 - January 20, 2021
Jacqueline A. (Barrette) Hancock, 69, of North Grosvenordale, Ct. passed away January 20, 2021 after a short and courageous battle with Cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones at home.
Jackie, as most know her, leaves behind her son, David J. Hancock Jr. and his wife Lynzie Hancock of Thompson, Ct. She also leaves behind her pride and joys, her grandchildren, Chrystopher, Nathyniel and...
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Florence A. Floros
July 21, 1937 - January 10, 2021
Florence A. Floros ( Grudzinski), 83, of Enfield, CT passed away peacefully at home January 10. 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born July 21, 1937 in New Britain, CT to the late Anastasia (Zima) and John Grudzinski.
Growing up in New Britain, Florence graduated from New Britain High School with honors in History and typing. She worked in Combustion Engineering as data entry...
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Manuel Cruz
September 21, 1936 - January 5, 2021
Manuel Cruz, 84, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Born in Yabucoa, PR, he was the oldest of 13 children and the Patriarch of the Cruz Family. Manuel quit school at a young age to work and help care and support his family. At the age of 16, with just the clothes on his back, left home for New York to find work to support his family, but settled in Portland, CT, and was...
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Daniel J. Patrylak
August 10, 1932 - January 2, 2021
Daniel J. Patrylak 88, of Simsbury, CT, died peacefully, January 2, 2021, with family by his side. A native of Plymouth, PA, he lived most of his adult life with his family in Storrs, CT. Dan was a distinguished graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY, where he later served as Assistant Director of Academic Affairs. He served our country with the U.S. Marines and was a cornet...
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Constance Robinson Cormier
January 1, 2021
Constance Robinson Cormier (Connie), 79, of Broad Brook, wife of Robert J. Cormier, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at home.
Born in Manchester, Connie was the daughter of the late James W. Brand and Eleanor (Robinson) Brand. Connie is survived by her children, Andrew Zapatka and daughter-in-law, Lisa, of West Hartford, Paul Zapatka of East Windsor, daughter, Michelle Reid and son-in-law,...
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Claudia Jo Trunik
September 13, 1946 - December 23, 2020
Claudia Jo Trunik (Winkler) of Guilford, CT passed away at the Connecticut Hospice of Branford at the age of 74 on December 23, 2020. She was born on September 13, 1946 in New Haven, CT to Charles F. Winkler and Eleanor Winkler (MacLaren). Claudia grew up in North Branford, CT with her parents and sister, Ellin Heard of Yuba City, CA. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John A. Trunik,...
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Florine Therese Winslow
December 4, 1929 - December 20, 2020
Florine Therese (Morin) Winslow, 91, passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2020 at her home in Manchester, CT, surrounded by family.
Florine was born in Van Buren, Maine, December 4th, 1929, to parents John B. and Mary C. (Laplante) Morin. She is survived by her sisters, Geraldine Covaleski of South Windsor, CT and Therese Poharcyk of Wethersfield, CT and a brother Wilfrid Morin of...
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Robert Cross Chase , Jr.
May 11, 1930 - December 9, 2020
Robert Cross Chase, Jr., 90, of Granby, CT, and formerly Hampstead NH passed away on December 9, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born in Methuen, MA on May 11, 1930 to Robert Cross Chase Sr. and Elizabeth (Wallace) Chase, Robert joins them in God's company after 60 years apart. Also celebrating reunion are his beloved wife Lois (Hanson) Chase and son Gary Hanson Chase, who both passed in...
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John Kowzun, Sr.
April 10, 1938 - December 7, 2020
John (Ivan) Kowzun Sr., beloved husband of Eleanor (Petrone) Kowzun, of East Hartford, CT. passed away at home on Monday, December 7, 2020. John was born on April 10, 1938 (March 10, 1936) in the village of Zutowicze, Belarus to the late Alexander and Paulina Kowzun.
John and his family immigrated to the United States in 1952. Aware of the opportunities that now stretched before him in the...
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Brenda Ann Davis
February 10, 1958 - December 4, 2020
Brenda Ann Davis, 62, of East Hartford, passed away unexpectedly December 4, 2020. Brenda was born in Hartford to the late Robert and Carol (Holmes) Buckley.
Brenda graduated from Penney High School and Central Connecticut State University. She loved collecting teddy bears, baking Christmas cookies for her friends and family, and collecting recipes. She was a huge fan of the Red Sox and UConn...
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Peter Skonieczny
November 29, 2020
Peter B. Skonieczny, 85 of New Britain passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Kozakiewicz) Skonieczny for 60 blessed years. Peter was born in New Britain on June 23, 1935, and was predeceased by his parents Boleslaw and Victoria (Gworek) Skonieczny and his sister Rita Kelsey. Peter was a...
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Joseph Conrad "Connie" Leroux, Jr.
August 15, 1951 - November 27, 2020
Joseph Conrad "Connie" Leroux Jr., 69, of Windsor Locks, beloved husband of Diane Leroux passed away on Friday November 27, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Connie was born in St. Albans, Vermont son of the late Joseph C. Leroux Sr., and Wren (Buckland) Leroux. He was also predeceased by his in-laws, Michael and Lucille (Miner) Borowiec. He grew up in St. Albans and moved to...
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Robert George Brown
January 10, 1928 - November 26, 2020
Robert George Brown, 92, of East Hartford, passed away on November 26, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his caring family. Robert was born in Houlton, Maine, on Jan 10, 1928, a proud son of Clinton Brown and Lillian Hogan Brown of Houlton Maine.
He is survived by his sister, Donna Grass, of Sherman Mills. He enjoyed going to his Son and Grandsons' games and being the team water boy. He enjoyed...
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David Mongon
November 6, 1943 - November 25, 2020
David Mongon of Enfield, CT passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday Nov 25, 2020. Thanksgiving morning. David was born on November 6, 1943, he was the son to the late George Hays Mongon and Helen (Reber) Mongon. David is a lifelong resident of Enfield.
David was an Army Veteran and later graduated from St Francis College.
Many jobs through the years however his passion was teaching...
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Jon Raymond Wallett
August 23, 1947 - November 24, 2020
Jon Raymond Wallettt, of Middletown CT, died at Middlesex Hospital of Coronavirus on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
Jon was born August 23, 1947, to Mary DeMeo Wallett and John C. Wallett. He attended Middletown High School and graduated from San Francisco State University. He worked at Mt. Zion and Kaiser Hospital in California. From 1970-1974 Jon served in the Military, stationed at George Air...
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Kathleen Marie Sumera
June 15, 1938 - November 24, 2020
Kathleen Marie Sumera, 82, passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2020 surrounded by family. Kathleen is survived by her son Victor Sumera and wife Minda; son Rennie Sumera and partner Laurel Bellavance; Cousin, Martha Lafrance; childhood friend, Marie Drake; grandchildren Maximino and wife Ruijie, Collin and partner Toquyen, Kristiana and fiance Carlos, Paolo; great grandchildren Caylee...
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Mary Kelly Hemingway
March 29, 1947 - November 24, 2020
Mary Hemingway passed away at her home in Scotland, Connecticut, on November 24, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Born March 1947, she was the daughter of the late William and Emily Kelly. Mary graduated St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Portsmouth, NH and attended Sacred Heart College.
Mary loved animals and visited every zoo or wildlife sanctuary in every city she ever visited. She was...
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Philip Laflamme
October 26, 1927 - November 17, 2020
Philip Emile Laflamme, 93, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 at his home in Bristol. Phil was born on October 26th, 1927 in North Grosvenordale to the late Philip and Florence Laflamme. Phil was the devoted husband to Peg (Bushnell) Laflamme for 61 years. Phil went to Putnam Trade School in Putnam and proudly served his country in the...
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Teresa LeMay
January 19, 1953 - November 11, 2020
Teresa LeMay, lovingly nicknamed "Tree", died November 11, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital.
Tree was born Teresa Louise Bacewicz on January 19, 1953, to Joseph and Virginia Bacewicz of Enfield CT.
She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her grandchildren, her friends, and her husband, playing cards, and watching horror movies.
She was a keypunch operator for many years and was...
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Calvin Rudman
March 30, 1947 - November 8, 2020
Calvin Frederick Rudman, 73, of Southport CT, passed away Sunday, November 8th, at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Calvin was born March 30, 1947, to the late Herman Rudman and Rosalind Lanzer, in New York City. Calvin graduated from Monmouth College, was a pretty good bowler, liked to play piano, and rooted for the LA Dodgers.
Calvin is survived by his brother, Alan Rudman, Sister-in-law Deena...
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Joseph John Baron
April 25, 1947 - October 28, 2020
Joseph John Baron, 73, of Windsor Locks, beloved husband of Barbara M. (Massita) Baron died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Joe was born in Hartford, CT, on April 25, 1947, son of the late Francis C. and Angeline (Ferrari) Baron. A lifelong resident of Windsor Locks, Joe graduated from Windsor Locks High School with the Class of 1965. Joe volunteered with the Windsor Locks Fire...
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Ilene H. Schacht Kennedy
July 22, 1949 - October 15, 2020
Ilene H. (Schacht) Kennedy, 71, of Ansonia, beloved wife of Jeremiah "Jerry" Kennedy died peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. She was born on July 22, 1949 in the Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl (Kaplowitz) Schacht. Ilene grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Evander Childs High School. She went on to obtain a bachelor of arts degree from...
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Gertrude C. Naumec
January 12, 1924 - October 4, 2020
Gertrude C. Naumec (Lewis), age 96 of Columbia, died peacefully at home on October 4,2020, after a short battle with Lymphoma. her family, who loved her and will miss her dearly. She was married for nearly 64 years to her late husband Peter.
Born to the late Albert and Mary Lewis, on January 12, 1924 in Willimantic, CT, she grew up in a large family and is predeceased by 3 sisters and 3 brothers...
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Louise A. Lubetkin
August 9, 1950 - September 28, 2020
Louise Ann Lubetkin (Vezina), 70, passed away on Monday, September 28th at Middlesex Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1950, in Springfield Massachusetts, and lived in more places over the course of her life than we're able to list here. She lived a full life, filled with creativity, spirituality, and an abiding love of nature- all of which she passed onto her children, teaching them to dance...
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Evelyn Cruz
March 13, 1967 - September 26, 2020
Evelyn M. Cruz, 53, of Broad Brook, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Born and raised in CT, Evelyn was a beautiful person inside and out, full of faith, thoughtful, loving, kind, generous, and had an incredibly strong spirit. Her smile and contagious laugh will be missed greatly by the family and friends she loved and cared for so much.
Evelyn is survived by her parents,...
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Jeanine Boulanger
September 19, 1924 - September 9, 2020
Jeannine Boulanger, 95, of Bristol, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Boulanger.
Jeanine was born in Holyoke Mass, a daughter to George O Blanchette and Marie Blanchette (Dionne). She lived most of her life in Waterbury but moved to Bristol in 2006. She is survived by her son Daniel Boulanger and his wife, Margaret, of Sherman, and...
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Serafina Ramona Madler
July 2, 1928 - September 8, 2020
Serafina "Ramona" Ramono Madler passed away to the hand of our Blessed Mother at the age of 92 on Sept 8, 2020. Ramona resided in Enfield, Connecticut with her husband Harry Madler. Ramona leaves behind her daughter, Leanna Upton of California, Nick Upton and Leslie Upton. She also leaves behind a dear friend, Laura Martorello and her two children, Antonia and Daniella who called her "Nonna".
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Lynnmarie Cross Girouard
August 2, 1969 - September 7, 2020
Lynnmarie (Cross) Girouard passed away 51, on September 7, 2020
She-was born in Meriden CT, on August 2, 1969, the daughter of the late Leland A and Margret M. (Peggy) (Morse) Cross. For those who knew Lynn knew she was kind, compassionate, free spirited and full of life she was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off her back. She loved to laugh and make others laugh. She was...
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Veronica Artiaco
April 3, 1924 - September 7, 2020
VERONICA GOREY ARTIACO "Red", a true ginger, 96, died peacefully on September 7th 2020. Born April 3rd, 1924 in Hopewell Junction, N.Y. to James and Mary Gorey, she was the youngest of 6 children. Because her father was transferred with the New Haven Railroad, the family relocated to Niantic , Conn where Veronica first became a strong ocean swimmer, relishing time spent frequenting Mc Cooks Point...
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Richard G. Sagan
February 8, 1928 - September 3, 2020
RICHARD G. SAGAN, SR passed away on September 3, 2020. He was 92 years old and the son of the late Charles and Christine Sagan. He was married to Elizabeth (Betty) Ferris Sagan for almost 70 years. With his brothers, he owned and operated the well renowned and popular Sagan Cafeteria in downtown Hartford for twenty years. After selling the business, he pursued his hobby of flying. He earned...
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David Allan Carlson, Sr.
December 5, 1940 - September 2, 2020
David Allan Carlson Sr. of Windsor Locks, CT passed on peacefully at home Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the age of 79 surrounded by his loving family.
David was born in Stamford, CT December 5th, 1940 to Walter Carlson, Sr and Alma (Norrie) who had passed before him. He was also predeceased by his brother and sister Walter Carlson, Jr and Alma Brennan.
David honorably served in the United...
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Edna Hargraves
September 6, 1934 - August 29, 2020
Beloved mother and "GiGi", Edna White Hargraves, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday August 29th . Born in Waterbury, she graduated from Winsted High School. Her career began with Hartford Fire and retiring from the Montgomery Co. to care for her grandchildren. She resided most of her life in Suffield. She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy "Bob" Hargraves, great...
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Dee E. Sidoti
June 7, 1933 - August 17, 2020
Dee E. Sidoti, 87, passed peacefully in her sleep and went home to the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2020. Born on June 7, 1933 in Barre, Vermont to Irma and Helge Bohman, Dee was the fourth of five children. She started her family in Michigan, later settling in Connecticut with her daughter Ingrid. After moving to Connecticut, she met and later married Dr. Vincent F. "Jim" Sidoti. Living on...
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Robert J. Tobin
November 28, 1958 - August 10, 2020
Robert J. Tobin- son of the late Robert Joseph Tobin Sr. and Patricia Ann Johnson of PA, passed away August 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Christina Adzima, son Sean and daughter Colleen, sister Sue Tobin and brother-in-law Paul Zehner, sister Jennifer Tobin, brother-in-law Edward P. Adzima. Also, his nieces- Kristen and Kara Herbeck.
Bob was a graduate of Upper Merion Senior...
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Harold L. Vines
September 11, 1928 - August 1, 2020
Harold Leonard Vines, 91, of Broad Brook CT, died at home peacefully on Saturday, August 1st, 2020.
Harold was born September 11, 1928, to Leonard and Jenna Vines. He had two sisters, Ruth Thomas (Vines) and Barbara Mancuso (Vines). He graduated high school in Lempster, New Hampshire, served in the U.S. Navy, and worked as a machinist - first for Scully Machine Shop, and then for Electro...
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Daniel Joseph Mathieu
July 23, 1924 - July 28, 2020
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Daniel Joseph Mathieu, passed away at the age of 96 on July 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born to Joseph-Louis and Emérilda (Gagné) Mathieu on July 23, 1924 and raised on a family farm in Quebec, Canada.
From a very young age, he was an inventor and entrepreneur, always finding new ways to do things faster...
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Earl R. Olsen
October 1, 1942 - July 13, 2020
Earl Raymond Olsen, 77, of Higganum, Connecticut passed into eternal life on Monday, July 13, 2020 with his wife by his side at home. Earl fought hard against cancer. He was an extraordinary engineer, a Renaissance man. He was kind and humble and extremely hard working, helping everyone in any way he could. Everyone loved Earl. Earl often said that he was "working for Jesus" as he helped...
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Allen H. Browning III
July 16, 1949 - July 5, 2020
Allen H. Browning III, 70, of Canterbury, beloved husband of Fay (Horner) Browning died peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Hartford Hospital.
Allen was born in Port Jefferson, NY, son of the late Allen H. Browning Jr., and Juanita (Murray) Browning. He grew up in Port Jefferson, NY and was a graduate of Earl L. Vandermeulen High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam...
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Barbara Sheehan
April 13, 1951 - July 3, 2020
Barbara Ann Sheehan (Missailidis) of Windham, CT, passed away on July 3, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 13, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas Missailidis and Loretta (Bernstein) Missailidis. She was married to Richard Sheehan for 39 years until his death in 2012. She lived with her husband and two children in Yonkers NY until moving to Connecticut in 1992.
Barbara worked as...
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Richard Blakesley
March 6, 1953 - June 27, 2020
Richard A. Blakesley breathed his last breath peacefully at age 68 in the early evening of June 27, 2020 in his home in South Windsor, surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves behind two sons, Richard M. Blakesley of Vernon, CT and his daughters Shaina L Blakesley and Olivia A Blakesley, and Jason Blakesley and his wife Linda of Coventry, CT. Rich also leaves behind his partner, Tuyet Hoang of...
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Robert A. Toth
August 22, 1949 - June 22, 2020
Robert A. Toth (Totes), 70, of Waterbury, CT, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 after complications from an injury.
Robert, known to his family and friends as Bob or Totes, was born in Southington, Connecticut on August 22, 1949, son of Edwin A. Toth and Virginia (Voit) Toth. Growing up in Cheshire, Bob was a graduate of Cheshire High School. He went to Quinnipiac University, where he...
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John David Kerby
October 12, 1947 - June 11, 2020
John David Kerby, age 72, died June 11th at Lawrence & Memorial hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Frankfort, MI to Richard and Laura Kerby in 1947. Mr. Kerby was survived by his beloved wife Janet and their children: Charlotte Lewis, Richard Kerby, Craig Kerby his wife Debra Kerby, Charlene Kerby, Christopher Kerby his wife Aida...
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Theresa Moynahan
June 15, 1955 - June 4, 2020
Theresa "Tina" M. Moynahan, 64, passed away at Baystate Medical Center, Friday June 4, 2020, after more than a year of struggling with heart disease.
Born on June 15, 1955 to the late Edward and Lucie (Marsh) Moynahan, she was a lifelong resident of Wilbraham. Tina will be remembered as a supportive, caring person, who loved to laugh, and made fantastic lasagna for friends, family, and co...
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Celso S. Marques
April 10, 1952 - May 27, 2020
Celso S Marques, 68 of Hartford CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 27,2020. Born on April 10,1952 in Aveiro Portugal.
He is predeceased by his parents João and Natalia Marques. He is survived by sisters Alice, Graçinda, Dalia and a brother Jaime and many nieces and nephews. He leaves behind his wife Maria M Marques and his son Celso O Marques with wife Tanya L Marques as well as the...
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Robert B. Skeele
July 2, 1930 - May 24, 2020
Robert B. Skeele, 89, of Seabury in Bloomfield, died Sunday after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nancy J. Skeele. A son of the late John and Lois Skeele, he was a graduate of Governor Dummer Academy and Amherst College, and served aboard ship in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Bob was a manager for ocean shipping companies in Nassau (Bahamas), New York City and...
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Diantha "Dee" (Holbrook) Dower
September 21, 1929 - May 19, 2020
Diantha "Dee" (Holbrook) Dower, 90, of Brooklyn, CT died in her sleep at Pierce Memorial Home on May 19, 2020. She was born in Hartford, CT on September 21, 1929, daughter of the late Marjorie Pike and George Treat Holbrook.
Dee graduated from Wethersfield High School in 1947, and Westbrook College, Maine with a degree in Art. She had a lifelong appreciation of and talent for art and could...
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Angelina (Padilla) "Angie" Cycenas
November 14, 1998 - May 15, 2020
Angelina (Padilla) Cycenas, 21, of Windsor, loving wife of Noah Cycenas passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Hartford Hospital. Angelina was born in Farmington, CT, on November 14, 1998, the daughter of Joseph Padilla and Jasmayra Ortiz.
Angelina (Angie) grew up in Manchester, CT and aspired to continue her schooling to become a Phlebotomist and continue in a medical career....
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Judith Rose Catalano
March 26, 1951 - May 14, 2020
Judith Rose Catalano 69, of Newtown CT, passed away at Danbury Hospital on Thursday May 14th 2020. Judy was born on March 26, 1951 in Danbury, CT. She is the middle of five children born to Eugene and Marie Cesca (Melillo) of Danbury, CT. Judy attended and graduated from Danbury High School class of 1969. She also received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Bridgeport. Judy...
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Eleanor Shepard
July 10, 1935 - May 11, 2020
Shepard, Eleanor E. "Ellie" (nee Kalinowski), 84, passed away in New Britain, CT on May 11, 2020. She was the wife of the late William A. Shepard and daughter of the late Joseph and Constance Pentlicki Kalinowski. Mrs. Shepard was born July 10, 1935 in New Britain. Eleanor Kalinowski and William Shepard were married in New Britain on May 26, 1956. William preceded her in death in 1973. Her father...
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Daniel Schaal
March 14, 1951 - May 10, 2020
Daniel J. Schaal, 69, of Hartford passed away on Sunday, May 10,2020 at Hartford Hospital after contracting COVID—19. Dan was born in Hartford on March 14, 1951 to the late William C. Schaal and Helen (Kozak) Schaal. He played basketball and baseball at Northwest Catholic Highschool, graduating in 1969. Dan received his bachelors degree from Central Connecticut State University and attended...
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Forris Chick
August 31, 1922 - April 28, 2020
Forris Beecham Chick, M.D., age 97 died peacefully on April 28, 2020 at Madison House Nursing Home in Madison CT. He was born in NYC in 1922 and was predeceased by his parents Forris E. Chick, M.D. and Emma (Britnell) Chick and by his sister Dorothy (Chick) Cook. Forris was a member of the class of 1944 at Cornell University and graduated from New York Medical College in 1946, the second of a...
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Irene Allen
August 13, 1939 - April 27, 2020
Irene Ann (Wild) Allen, 80, a longtime Simsbury resident and the loving wife of David Allen for forty years, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 27, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. She was the daughter of Thomas and Bertha Wild, who emigrated from Glarus, Switzerland. Born in Detroit, MI, (August 13, 1939), her family moved to Fenton, MI, where she was raised and educated. After...
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Francis L. Whitmarsh, Jr.
December 17, 1924 - April 26, 2020
Francis L. Whitmarsh Jr. (Frank), 95, died peacefully at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington CT on April 26th 2020. He was a resident at Keystone Place in Torrington, CT. where he received exceptional care.
Frank was born on December 17th 1924 in New York City to the late Francis and Mildred (Ingersol) Whitmarsh. He had an elder sister, Anne Whitmarsh Close. Frank attended ST Paul's...
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Donna Cahill-Sibbach
April 7, 1956 - April 24, 2020
Donnalynn Cahill-Sibbach 64, of Granby CT, wife of Steven M. Sibbach, passed away peacefully on Friday April 24, 2020. Donna was born on April 7, 1956 in Queens, NY. She is the eldest of five children born to Robert and Vera (Dosen) Cahill of Long Beach Key, FL. She grew up in Glendale, NY. Donna worked for the US Postal Service for several years and was also co-owner of D&S Property Services...
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