Obituaries

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 16, 2025

Marjorie Sickles Brown passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 95. Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a pillar of faith and dedication in her community.

Marjorie is survived by her husband Lynn R. Brown, her four children David (Jodie) Brown, Barbara (John) Geske, Lynda (Craig) Lee and Anne (Chris) Good, eight grandchildren, Stephen (Julie)...

Nov 14, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Mary Lou (Healy) Wadsworth. She passed unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on Friday November 14, 2025. Mary Lou was born in Willimantic, CT to the late John F. Healy and Helen (Bellevance) Healy. 

She attended St. Joseph's School, Windham High School and Bryant College. She worked at Capitol Garage in...

Nov 14, 2025

We sadly announce the passing of Retired TSgt John J. Sowa age 78 of Coventry, CT. John was born on February 15th, 1947, in Torrington, CT to the late Sigmund and Eugenia Sowa (Rzeczkowski).

John served as a Marine for three years and fought for one tour in the Vietnam War. After being a civilian for a short time, John enlisted...

Nov 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mom, Pauline M. Frey, who left us on November 12, 2025, at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and our devoted dad, Frederick W. Frey, who she was married to for fifty-eight years.

Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on August 3, 1937, Pauline...

Nov 12, 2025

Cynthia A. Sposito, 76, of Coventry, CT, passed away on November 12, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1949, in Windham, Connecticut to Gretchen E. Therrien Tellier and Homer R. Therrien.

Cindy is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, James, and her cherished daughter, Amy. She also leaves a sister, Susan Martineau and her husband, Glenn, a brother,...

Nov 11, 2025

Betty Ann (Clark) Cyr, 92, was called home Tuesday night surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1933 at home in Pomfret, Vermont, a daughter of the late Maynard and Dora (Greenwood) Clark; and one of fourteen children.

Betty married her long-time love, Roland J Cyr Sr on February 14th, 1953. She was a member of St. Joseph Church...

Nov 9, 2025

John Adamcik, a lifelong resident of Mansfield, CT, Passes away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born on February 6, 1940, John was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Verga) Adamcik, and grandson of John Adamick. He attended several local schools in Mansfield and graduated from Windham High School in June 1958.

John worked for 25...

Nov 8, 2025

Susan Willet Gage, of Middletown and Woodstock, passed away on November 8, 2025. She was born in Willimantic, the daughter of Donald and Juliet Willet.

Sue graduated from Windham High School and the University of Connecticut. After a long career in the insurance industry, she earned her master’s degree in counseling and began a second career as a school counselor, retiring...

Nov 3, 2025

Gretchen (Becker) Pokorny, 87, of Columbia passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, Connecticut.

Born on January 14, 1938, at Windham Hospital, Gretchen was the daughter of the late George and Sophie (Ulrich) Becker. She attended Buchanan Elementary School in Mansfield and graduated from Windham High School with the Class of 1955.

On June...

Nov 1, 2025

Doraine Russ passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2025, at the age of 102. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was pre-deceased by her husband Clarence H. Russ and by her grandson, Stephan Russ. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Russ Bass and two sons, Clarence P. Russ (Christa) and Stanley...

Nov 1, 2025

Carol Dickman Gould, 68, of Coventry, CT, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on November 1, 2025.

Born on October 1, 1957, in New Britain, CT, Carol was the youngest daughter of William and Florence (Kowar) Dickman. She grew up in the Southington-Plainville area, making many lifelong friends along the way. She graduated from Southington High School and then...

Oct 31, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Emily Adele Duval, 27, of Mansfield, Connecticut, who passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. Emily was born on October 15, 1998, in Manchester, Connecticut. After a lifelong battle with depression, Emily’s pain became unbearable. She made the decision to leave her emotional pain behind. She was loved...

Oct 31, 2025

Sarah W. Henry passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Stuart C. Henry, former Director of the Berkshire Museum, and his wife, Edith W. Henry,

Sarah was born at House of Mercy Hospital (now BMC), in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on April 22, 1943. She was a graduate of Pittsfield High...

Oct 30, 2025

Mitchell (Mitch) Harakaly, passed away October 30, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on November 1, 1963, in Ashford, CT to Theodore Harakaly Sr. and Arlene Harakaly, Mitch lived his young life in Ashford, with his three siblings Ted Jr., Carolyn and Katherine, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends nearby. He attended EO Smith High School and...

Oct 29, 2025

Jeanette (Hopkins) Prescott

3/21/1939 - 10/29/2025

“Grieve not… nor speak of me with tears… but rather, speak with laughter and talk as if I am still here.” Jeanette was a beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, and a cowgirl at heart.

She is predeceased by her parents Phillip and Hattie. Her siblings Norma, Phillip, Everette, Elliott, Harley, and Bobby. Her children Marie, Kevin...

Oct 29, 2025

Jill Marie Mindek (née Mather), 61, of Storrs, CT, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at St. Mary’s Home in West Hartford. Born on February 23, 1964, in Willington, CT, Jill was the beloved daughter of Ray and the late Elaine Mather. She grew up surrounded by a large and loving family and attended Hall Memorial School before graduating...

Oct 21, 2025

Edward Thompson, 78, of East Hampton, CT, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born in Willimantic, CT on December 2, 1946, to Earl Harding Thompson and Helen Alice (Marrotte) Thompson. He grew up in Columbia, CT and graduated from Windham High School in 1964. Following high school, he worked at the UConn Creamery. Soon after Ed served...

Oct 20, 2025

Pauline Mary (DeGange) Passarello, 80, of Scotland, CT, passed away peacefully with friends and family by her side. She was born on September 19, 1945 to the late Joseph and Angeline (Muscarella) DeGange of New London CT. In 1970 Pauline married Guy Passarello of Scotland CT

Pauline was a long-time employee of Electric Boat in Groton CT. She worked there for...

Oct 18, 2025

Scot P. Rogers, 56, passed away unexpectedly, at his home in Willington, CT on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He departed the physical world on his beloved, orange Kubota tractor, in the north section of his property that he deeply loved. This was a fitting transition for a man of integrity who took care of not only himself, but his wife,...