Evelyn M. Adamcik (Marrotte) Vegiard, 89, of Storrs, past into the Lords hand Friday February 8, 2019 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehab.  She was born November 17, 1929, the daughter of the late Aime and Marie (LaPlante) Marrotte. Evelyn was the wife of Frank Adamcik for 44 years. Frank passed November 12, 1991. She remarried in 1993 to Norman Vegiard. Norman died March 14, 1995 from a lengthy illness. Evelyn was a graduate of St. Mary’s School and attended Windham...

Natalie Dodge, 95, of Glen Ridge, Storrs, CT., passed away at Windham Hospital on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Born in 1923, she was the daughter of Jules and Margaret Simmon. After graduating from high school, she completed secretarial training through the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York. She worked as an executive secretary prior to her marriage to Alan W. Dodge. While he served during World War II she was active in her church and helped others through her work as a practitioner of...

Ruby Naomi (Butler) Holloway, 92, of Willimantic, transitioned from this life on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by devoted family and friends.  Born “Mercedes” Butler, the 9th child of Frank and Louvenia on December 1, 1926 in Melbourne, Florida, Ruby was doted upon by her older siblings.  After graduating in 1945 and marrying, she relocated to New York, then Bridgeport, Connecticut, where she gave birth to eight children. In 1979 she relocated to...

Beatrice “Betty” Bussiere (Jones), 99, of Willington, passed away February 6th, 7 months shy of her 100th Birthday. She was surrounded by her loving Granddaughters at St. Joseph Living Center the last two days of her life. Betty was born on September 3, 1919 in Putnam, CT daughter of the late Dianna Favreau and Wallace Jones, she spent most of her childhood in an orphanage in Putman which she never quite got over. She was known for her quick wit and snappy tunes,...

Beryl Ione (Wilkins) Griffin, 93, of Mansfield, wife of the late Martin Griffin, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2019. She was born in Maine, the oldest daughter, to the late Earl and Helen (Norton) Wilkins. Beryl graduated from high school in 1938-1942 and then attended nursing school to become a registered nurse in 1947. She married Martin Griffin in 1948, and raised their family in Coventry. Beryl has been retired in Mansfield for the last 31 years.  She was a great listener...

It’s with great sadness that we announce the loss of our mom, grandma, and great-grandma, Adele (Ganzler) Veilleux, 83, of Windham, wife of the late Albert Veilleux, who passed away peacefully at Douglas Manor on February 4, 2019.  She was born in France on June 12, 1935 to the late Kalman and Riska Ganzler. She passed away from dementia, Alzheimer’s, and a stroke. While at home she had 24-hour care. She had been in Douglas Manor since June of 2018.  Adele left France...

Michael Stanley Evashowsky, 68, of Pittsfield, MA and formerly of Willimantic, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. He was born January 9th, 1951, the son of William Evashowsky and Hilda Evashowsky (Webb).  He is survived by his brother William Evashowsky, Jr. and sister Kathleen Donner of Brooklyn, CT.  Services are private.

Adam A. Gantick of Lebanon/Mansfield, Connecticut passed away 3 months shy of his 90th birthday on Sunday, February 3rd at home.  He was born on May 1, 1929 the son of Aleck and Agnes Gantick of Lebanon, Connecticut.  He is predeceased by his parents and son Jim.  He is survived by his brother Ray and wife Irene of Willington. Adam leaves behind his wife, Virginia of 67 years along with sons Ronald and wife Denise of Willington, Christopher of Pawcatuck, CT.  In...

John O. Powell 67, of Lebanon, CT passed away on Saturday February 2, 2019.  He was born on October 6, 1951, the son of Edson and Marceline Powell.  Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years Linda (Aubin) and his grandsons Bryan A. Powell, Nathan A. Powell, and Daniel C. Burnham.  His loving sister Elaine Clauson and many nieces and nephews. John was a very active man, he graduated from Windham High school and Thames Valley.  He served his country in the Army from...

Jack Harrison Vining, Sr. of Columbia, CT passed away February 2, 2019 surrounded by his family.  His passing was due to complications of a stroke. He was born in New Haven, February 29, 1932 (a leap year baby) the only child to Jackson L. Vining and Catherine Elizabeth Harrison, of Ft. Valley, GA. In 1947, the family moved to Willimantic, CT where in 1948 he was Co-Captain, an outstanding running back and defensive player on the Windham High School football team. Jack was also the...