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Dennis John Herbert, 63, of Lebanon, Connecticut passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born in Jewett City, November 26, 1954, son of the late Richard and Ruth (Leino) Herbert and leaves behind his loving wife Donna Herbert (Ausbuger) and their daughter Heidi Pinkston, son-in-law John Pinkston, granddaughter Brittany Pinkston, brothers Ron and Rick Herbert, sister Paula Dufficy and was predeceased by sister Wanda Herbert. He is also survived by sister-in-law’s, and many...

Mrs. Frances (Joy) Lareau, 76 of Columbia, CT, beloved wife of Michael, unexpectedly passed away at home on Wednesday September 12, 2018.  Fran was born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 27, 1941 to the late Minnie (Carbon) and Peter Joy. She was a graduate of Girard High School and The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree. Fran moved to CT where she began her career and fell in love with Michael Lareau. She worked at St. Francis and Manchester Hospital for...

Chauncy N. Rucker, 80, of Mansfield Center, died September 12, 2018 at Brookdale Buckingham Alzheimers and Dementia Care in Glastonbury, CT.  Born in Kansas City, Kansas to Annalou (Turner) Rucker and Vance Mather Rucker, Chauncy grew up in Wichita and graduated from Wichita East High School, Baker University, Emporia State University, and the University of Iowa.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy, and his family, Vance Jason Rucker and Caitlin Schwarzman, and...

Marlene “Joyce” Roy, 84, of Columbia, wife of the late Edward Roy, died September 10, 2018 at St. Joseph Living Center, surrounded by family.  She was born February 24, 1934 to the late Lester Demont and Margaret Watters.  She worked in various positions throughout her life and was a member of the Columbia Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.  She is survived by a daughter,...

Jay Sanford Koths, 92, passed away at his beloved home on Sunday, September 9, in the company of family. Jay was born July 22, 1926 in Taylor, Michigan where his father George Koths and mother Elva, with the help of their sons, built the Inwood Gardens flower shop. He started his love of learning and the natural world at a one room school house, went on to get his B.S. degree from Michigan State University, an M.S. degree from Purdue and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts. Dr....

Jennie Mae (Hanson) Ouellette, 81, of North Windham, CT, passed away on September 9, 2018, after a long struggle with lung disease.  She was born in Norwich, CT, on August 14, 1937, the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Franklin) Hanson.  She lived in Jewett City her first four years before moving with her family to Willimantic, CT.  She was a member of the Windham High School Class of 1955 and its reunion committee for several decades.  Over the years, she worked at...

Lloyd Ellery Dunstan, 92, of Mansfield Center, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2018. Known as Ellery to his family and friends, the son of Lawrence and Gladys Dunstan was born September 20, 1925 and was raised in Mansfield Center, CT. He met and married the girl of his dreams, Betty Cole, on July 2, 1949, celebrating 69 years of marriage this summer. He proudly served in the U. S. Navy during WWII, worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation. After retiring, he...

In loving memory of Jordan T. Vigue, 19, of Lebanon, who passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2018. Jordan showed a love for bikes, quads, and anything with a motor. He had a heart of gold, and an infectious smile. Jordan was the life of the party and stole many hearts in the short amount of time he was with us. He had a creative mind and a way with words that made him unique. Jordan was known for his love of music, dancing, being the center of attention and making everyone who was...