Daniel “Dan” Gerard Caron, 68, of Eden, North Carolina, passed away Thursday morning, June 13, 2019, at his home. Dan was born November 5, 1950, in Willimantic, CT, and was raised in Mansfield, CT, where he attended school and graduated from E. O. Smith in 1968. In 2008 he was proud to have been Baptised at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Galax, Virginia. Dan was a “Jack of all trades” and could build, rebuild or fix anything, and was a car and motorcycle enthusiast....

It is with deepest sorrow we announce that Nicholas Ryan Hardegen, 25, a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2019. Those who knew Nick, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Nick will be greatly missed everyday by his mother Karen Hardegen; father Shawn Hardegen and wife Gail; brother Adam Hardegen; maternal grandparents Mary Ellen and Robert Dyjak; paternal grandmother Sue Hardegen; as well as many aunts, uncles, and close...

Richard L. Nassiff Sr., of Willimantic, joined the love of his live in eternal peace on June 11, 2019.  Richard, Dick as all knew him, was born in North Adams, MA, April 5, 1926, the son of Richard and Threasa (Mitchell), who emigrated from Maasser El Chouf, Lebanon in 1918. Dick was a humble and honorable man who was not afraid to love.  Dick lived a life dedicated to his family, his community and the store he owned and operated for more than thirty years, Nassiff’s For...

It is with mixed sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Debora Brown this past Sunday, June 9th, 2019. She has gone before us into the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, whom she loved and adored and served with all of her heart. She was affectionately known as “Miss Debbi” or “Mama Debbi” and will be remembered throughout Willimantic as a woman with a generous heart. She took great pleasure in serving as a crossing guard for the past 15...

Kevin John Natusch, 58, of Storrs, CT, passed away at home on June 9, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Waterbury to Milton Herman and Henrietta (TerVeen) Natusch, Kevin grew up in Oxford and attended the local public schools, including Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury, where he was involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA).  Kevin started the FFA Milkshake stand in the Connecticut Building at the Big E Fair. Upon graduation from high school, Kevin started his mobile food...

Ewald Walz, 75, of Willimantic, passed peacefully on June 8, 2019 surrounded by family and his beloved wife (Shatzie) Hildegard Walz at Windham Hospital. Ewald was born in Germany on February 20, 1944. The Walz Family immigrated to the USA in April of 1952. He studied Civil and Transportation Engineering at UCONN for his under and post graduate degree. Ewald was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Army. Ewald was known for his love of the great outdoors. He was an avid bicyclist, loved...

Beatrice Etta Peckham (Squires) died peacefully in her sleep on June 8, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born in Coventry on April 14, 1925 to Arthur Edward Squires and Etta Nellie Squires (Gergler). Beatrice married Rowland Clayton Peckham on January 11, 1943. They had a long and loving marriage until his passing in 1992 at the age of 71. They happily resided in Mansfield Center raising their family and enjoying retirement.            ...

Wayne J Rajewski,45, of Uncasville, CT passed away peacefully on June 7th 2019. Was born in Norwich,CT to Harriet E Ziolko (Rajewski) and the late Wayne W Rajewski.  Wayne worked for many years as a pressmen at places such as Commercial Printers and Vision One. Toward the end of his life he chose to be an independent car mechanic. Wayne has many memories of good times at Green Hill Beach in Rhode Island where he spent a lot of time with his predeceased grandmother. Later in life Wayne...

Mitchell Vincent Gagne, of Scotland, Connecticut, made his voyage to the other side on June 6th, 2019. He was born on May 26th, 1961 in Willimantic, Connecticut, and had recently celebrated his 58th birthday. He will be loved, cherished, and always remembered by his loving wife of 30 years, Becky, and his beloved sons, Harry and Steven. Mitch passed from this life unexpectedly and far too soon. He was always the rock: at his job, for his friends, and especially for his family, who adored...

Victor M. Vargas, 39 of Willimantic passed away unexpected at his home on June 4, 2019. A complete obituary will be posted when completed.