All Obituaries

Patricia J. McCann, 68, of Andover, CT died on August 4, 2020. Patricia (Patty) was a life-long resident of Andover and a quintessential farm girl. As a younger woman, she showed horses in halter classes and Western riding, winning awards throughout New England.  Patty loved her many dogs and cats, tending to her flock of chickens, sewing, baking, cooking, and crafting.  She took great joy in her beautiful flower gardens.  Patty always felt her best at home on Jurovaty...

George Edward LaChapelle, 86, of Columbia, CT died on July 31, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife Antoinette and mother and father Edward and Esther LaChapelle.  George was survived by his children, Donald LaChapelle, Joan Rigney and four grandchildren, Randy Rigney, Billy Rigney, Cathy Deter, and Brian LaChapelle - and many great-grandchildren.  George was a proud, Lifetime Member of the Andover Sportsman’s Club.  He was a fierce competitor, expert...

David "Dave" Bouchard, of Woodstock Valley, CT, passed unexpectedly in his sleep on July 30th, 2020. He was 49 years old. Dave, an avid fisherman, artist, and beloved son, big brother and uncle, is survived by his Mother, Lois H Bouchard; sisters, Jennifer B Kinghorn and Tiffany Bouchard Goins; brothers in law Michael Kinghorn and Douglas Goins ; niece Brittany Doane; Uncles Jeff Bouchard, Stephen Bouchard and Richard Helsel Jr; as well as many cousins and many friends. Dave...

Carl “Chuck” J. Schwager III, 58, of Manchester, CT died on July 29, 2020. He was born in Windham, CT to Lillian (Luurtsema) and Carl J. Schwager II. Chuck enjoyed collecting football cards, he was a sports fanatic, and worked at the Manchester Stop & Shop for many years. He is survived by his parents, Lillian and Carl of Willimantic, CT; brother Douglas and his wife Patricia of Canterbury, CT ; sisters Lynn Schwager and Elaine LaChappelle of Willimantic, CT; nieces and...

John Lee Elliott passed away at home on July 29, 2020. He was born on September 15, 1951 in Sulligent, Alabama. The son of Edward and Russell Mae Elliott he lived most of his life - with his brother Russel Elliott and parents in Lake Worth, Florida. Later moving back to the family farm in Alabama. In his younger years; John loved anything that involved nature; disappearing for hours to surf the waves before a big storm or deep into the woods fishing the rivers. John would walk for hours on...

Antoinette Ouimette, 86, of Windham, CT died on July 24, 2020. She was born in Canada to the late Eva (Bergeron) and Euclide Boisvert. Antoinette is survived by her daughters, Lorraine and her husband, Douglas Lowe, and Helene and her husband, Lewis Poole; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters Julienne, Roland, Yvette, and Jeannine; and brother Leonard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; son, Raymond; siblings, Simone, Antoine, Albertine, Florida,...

Genevieve Coriaty Lescoe, 92, passed away peacefully at the Connecticut Baptist Home in Meriden on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born on April 14, 1928 to the late Louis and Rose Maloof Coriaty, in Medford, MA. Genevieve grew up in Willimantic, CT and was a graduate of Windham High School. Genevieve was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Eugene J. Lescoe. They made their home in Columbia, CT. After raising three children, Gen and Bud retired to Pinellas Park, FL for 20 years...

Jane Levitas Knox died peacefully and unexpectedly at home on July 21, 2020.  She is survived by James R. Knox, her husband of 54 years, a son Craig P. Knox in Mt. Lebanon, PA, a daughter Clara Ruth Hurley in Granby, CT, three grandsons (Benjamin J. Hurley, Hale E. Knox and Cameron L. Knox), and a brother John H. Levitas, in Utica, NY.  She was predeceased by a sister Betty Ann Rubin.  Jane was born in Hackensack, NJ, on September 2, 1939, to Ethel R. Eisenmann and Irving...

William S. Liberator of Windham, CT passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020. Bill was born on July 6, 1928 in Dedham, MA to Dominick Liberator and Sarah (Feeney) Liberator. He was raised in the Boston area by caring parents and his aunt, Maimey Feeney. He was a graduate of Boston College High School and continued his Catholic education at Saint Michael’s College from which he graduated with honors. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the...