All Obituaries

Debra Roderick, 63 of Columbia died December 10, 2019 at Windham Hospital. She was born in East Hartford CT, the daughter of the late Perley and Alice (Larrabee) Roderick. Debra enjoyed visits with friends, making people laugh and relaxing while watching her favorite tv shows. She is survived by her sister Kathleen Wright; a brother Jeff Roderick; and numerous other family members. Debra’s family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday December 19, 2019 from 11:00am to 12:00pm,...

Victor “Allan” Rychling, 82, of Lebanon, CT died on Monday, December 9, 2019. Born to the late Ruth (Boyton) and Victor Rychling, he graduated from Windham High School in 1954 and Diesel School in 1959. As a welder and mechanic, he worked for several contractors in the area. Before his retirement, Allan volunteered at the Lebanon Fire Department as a fireman. He was the president of the Yankee Doodlebug Association and performed at several fairs and events. Allan was an avid...

Rosemarie Chamberland, 74, of Scotland, the wife of the late Leo Chamberland, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Annette (Bellerive) Brousseau.   She leaves behind two brothers, Phillip of Florida and Edwin of Arizona; two sisters, Cecile Vordermark of Florida and Suzanne Butterfield of Colorado; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Ernest, three sisters: Claire Veilleux, Sally Constant, and Adel...

Donna R. Walsh, 76, of Coventry, CT. passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 following a brief illness.  Donna was born in Hartford to the late Donald and Alice (Windsor) Russell. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was happiest when she had them all gathered close. A very creative person, arts and crafts were among her favorite pastimes.  Donna retired from Oak Hill in 2017 where she managed a group home for many years. She was passionate about providing clients with...

Dorothy Ann Simmons, 77, of Hebron, CT died on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Survived by her husband, Kenneth; children Keith (Tracy), Bradley (Susan), Kris (Anne-Marie) Simmons, and Lisa Caputo; grandchildren Christen, Kevin, and Ashley Simmons, Heather and Michelle (Zachary) Butt, Kelli-Lynn (Allen) Coachman, and Cassandra (Emanuel) Therriault; great-grandchildren Elijah, Cameron, Xander, Jacoby, Jordan, Taylor, Aidric, Kassius, and Niayeli, Jackson, Kayden, Armani, and Rae-Lynn, and Alex,...

Mary Dale Bottoms Beckwith (70), beloved wife of Alfred Pierce Beckwith of South Windham, died peacefully on December 4, 2019. She leaves behind three sisters, Phyllis Bottoms, Chris Riske and Scotty Bakowski and her cherished dog, Katie. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Daniel A. “Danny” DeJoseph, 66 of Hartford, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019, with his eight siblings by his side, after a tragic accident. Dan was born August 28, 1953. During his life he joined the U.S Army and served three tours of duty under the rank of Sargent. He worked at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford and retired after 26 years. Daniel was predeceased by his mother Kathleen Healy Johnson and father John A. DeJoseph. He leaves behind his siblings: John DeJoseph...

Thomas “Pat” Reardon, 80, formerly from East Hartford, CT passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Lewiston, ME on November 4, 1939. He was a graduate of Becker College and served in the United States Air Force. Tom worked as an Accountant for United Technologies almost 30 years. He enjoyed sitting outside in the sun with his family, and his beloved dog, Oreo, and listening to music.  He was actively involved in...

Thomas G. Maclure, 74, of Windham, CT died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 21, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Arlene (Withington), his son Timothy and wife, Christine; two grandchildren, Connor and Alexis; two sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his son, Thomas D. Maclure and a granddaughter.  Thomas was a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War. He was awarded a Purple Heart and numerous other military medals. ...

Roland L. Laramie, 92, passed away on November 21, 2019, at Vanderman Place in Willimantic.  He was born to parents Frederick R. and Yvonne C. (Pepin) Laramie on July 6, 1927.  He resided in Willimantic, and for a time in Columbia, his entire life.  Roland graduated from Windham High School and served in the U.S. Army upon graduation, where he participated in Operation Deep Freeze in Alaska.  Roland was a photographer and owned Laramie Photography, previously Dinneen...