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On the morning of Sunday, January 24, 2021, Barbara J. (Daly) Pogmore passed away peacefully at Douglas Manor Nursing Home.  Barbara was 87 years old. Barbara was born on June 6, 1933 in Wallingford, Connecticut, and was a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Elizabeth [Simmons] Daly. Barbara is predeceased by husband of 70 years, Frederick “Ted” J. Pogmore.  Barbara is survived by her son, Frederick T. Pogmore; daughter Georgiann and husband Stanley Kucia of Canton;...

Edith Louise Pompei peacefully passed away at the age 95 on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  She was born in Fitchville, CT on September 5, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Marquette) Reinhart. Edith was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.   She never tired of talking about her love and pride for her family.  Edith was an active member of the Windham and Chaplain Senior Centers for many years where she managed to make people feel welcome...

Olive May (Rathbun) Field of Columbia passed into peace on January 23, 2021, after a long battle with dementia. Olive grew up in Hebron CT, the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Rathbun. She attended Hebron schools and graduated from Windham High School in 1954. She married the love of her life, Nelson Field, in May 1969. Together they built their home in Columbia where they happily raised their family. Olive was very active in Columbia Cub Scouts, Columbia Recreation Council...

On Thursday, January 21, Frances Viola Goodale (Brandon) passed peacefully at home in the loving arms of her daughter, Monica. Preceded in death by her husband, William Frederick Goodale Sr. in 1993, Fran was cared for selflessly by Monica and her family during her last years, for which her loved ones are deeply grateful. The family would also like to thank Fran’s caregiver, Stacy, for her service over the last 3+ years. Fran was born on March 28, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Adaline...

It is with sad hearts and fond memories we announce Robert "Bob" Lincoln Burgess passed away January 20, 2021, after a 5 year hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.  Bob was born on November 10, 1961 in Willimantic, the son of Robert and Bernice Burgess. Bob is survived by his high school sweetheart, Martha Burgess.  They would have been married 38 years in June and she will miss his ability to always make her laugh the most.  Also feeling this loss are his...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Suzanne Desautels Tormey, 88, of Columbia, CT, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully with family at her side January 19, 2021. Suzanne was born in Sherbrooke, Canada on September 19, 1932 to the late Leonard and Yvonne (Blais) Desautels, and immigrated to the U.S. when she was 13. She had 17 brothers and sisters, and their first initials spelled out “Jesus Mary Joseph” (there...

Paul Farley, 73, of Willimantic, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 19, 2021. He was born in Willimantic to George Farley and Priscilla (Coderre) Farley on September 20, 1947. He had a long career as a dispatcher for the Connecticut State Police and was an active member of the South Windham Fire Department. Paul was a call man for the Willimantic Fire Department, and a member of the Willimantic Switchboard Fire Chief’s Association, and he was the first chief dispatcher at...

James H. Winchester, 79, of Norwich, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Norwich, CT on “12/12/41”, the son of the late Robert and Madeline (Williams) Winchester.  After working at Electric Boat for 24 years, he pursued his love for the ocean and purchased a 35-foot Nauset lobster boat, appropriately named the “Jim Dandy.”  He was an avid outdoorsman, whether he was hauling lobster pots,...