All Obituaries

Richard “Dick” B. Ingraham, 85, of Tolland, CT passed away on April 9, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was the second child of Eugene and Grace (Baldwin) Ingraham. Dick was a graduate of Buckley High School in Hartford, CT and received his degree in accounting from Morse School of Business. He met the love of his life, Carol Anthony, while working with her at Hartford Hospital and they married in 1955. He was a medic in the U.S. Army and after being...

      David John Morascini, 65, beloved son of Anthony A. Morascini and Jeanne Hochberg Morascini, died April 2, 2021 on his cherished boat on the Thames River, New London. He was born January  6, 1956 in Port Lyautey, French Morocco, North Africa. David was a unique entrepreneur interested mainly in restaurants that hosted some of the biggest names in local music. He was an activist for peace and justice and ran for president of the United States on three...

Andrea Elizabeth Marshall, 82, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021. Andrea was born on December 12, 1938 in Providence, RI to the late Ada (Greenwood) and John R. Mahoney and was the youngest of five children. She was predeceased by her four older brothers; John R. Mahoney Jr., James Mahoney, Peter Mahoney, and Paul Mahoney.    Andrea loved being a homemaker and mother to her three children. She was also secretary and Vice President of her husband's...

Elizabeth A. (Fonsh) Albee, 93, of Brooklyn, CT passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born in New York City, the daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Wolff) Fonsh. Elizabeth enjoyed arts and crafts and was an avid painter. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elizabeth is survived by two daughters, Chris Koval and Maryann Hobby; four grandchildren, Amanda Splendorio, Paula Heinzmann, George and Travis Jacobsen; six...

Karl L. Beckert, 89, passed away on March 25, 2021 at home with his family in Storrs, CT. He was born on September 22, 1931 in New Haven, CT to Hermann F. Beckert and Isabel Hildebrand Beckert. Karl grew up in West Haven, CT but his parents moved to Storrs in 1941. He served in the Navy as a pilot during the Korean War aboard the USS Wright. He graduated from the University of Connecticut. He retired from Dunham-Busch in Newington after 25 years then worked at Brand Rex for the next 5...

Marilyn LeBel, 81, a longtime resident of Columbia, CT passed away unexpectedly March 25, 2021. Marilyn was a devoted employee for the Town of Andover Clerks Office for over twenty years.  She always had a special place in her heart for animals, and she was an avid lover of her award-winning Corgis and rescue pup Kyla. Marilyn’s passions were seeing the world, cuddling her pups, and living life the way that she wanted to. We will miss her smile, her silly jokes, knee slapping...

Dawn Rose (Alvarado) Brett, previously Gonzales, 49, of Willimantic, CT, was unexpectedly taken from us on March 25, 2021. Dawn was born on April 28, 1971 in Willimantic, Connecticut. She had a heart of gold and loved the beach, gardening, sunsets, and the little things in life. Dawn was a loving mother and grandmother and cherished the time spent with her “sunshines.” She leaves behind her precious daughters, Shantelle, Desiree, and Janay Gonzales and her beloved...

Theodore C. Sprague, 72, of Willington, CT passed away on March 23, 2021. He was born in Hartford to Normand W. and Ada B. (Carlson) Sprague. Ted was an avid skier and fisherman. He spent his winters on the ski slopes and his summers pursuing striped bass. Although he didn't talk much about his time in the navy, he served 2 tours in Vietnam and was awarded several commendations including a bronze star.He was concerned about the humane treatment of animals and supported many...

Richard M. Remsen, 82, of Columbia, passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord on March 21, 2021.  Richard “Dick” was predeceased by his beloved wife Esther A. (Gurka) Remsen.  He was the son of the late Elmer and Veronica...

Constance “Connie” Joan Smithson-Keefe, 69 years young of Lebanon, CT passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 21, 2021 with loved ones at her side after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on July 31, 1951, in Muncie, IN, Connie was the oldest daughter of David G. Smithson and Dorothy A. (Hoerst) Smithson Beeson of Parker City, IN. After graduating from Monroe Central High School in 1969, she attended Ball State and began her life-long career in insurance...