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Kim Ellen Gaumond
Aug 17, 2025
Kim Gaumond (Kaszycki), age 60, passed away on August 17, 2025 surrounded by her family at her son's home in Willimantic, Connecticut. Born on December 9, 1964 in Windham, Connecticut. Kim lived a life rooted in love for her family, friends, the outdoors, and animals. She also lived many years in Andover before moving to Tampa, Florida in 2016, then...
Aurora "Doris" Crespo
Aug 16, 2025
Aurora “Doris” Crespo, 94 passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1931, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico daughter of the late Bruno and Maria Crespo. She was the wife of the late Miguel A. Rios. She was a proud member of the Iglesia Pentecostal Uncion y Poder, Inc....
Joyce Taylor Willey
Aug 16, 2025
Joyce Taylor Willey, 88, of Coventry, CT, and formerly of Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born in Stafford, CT, Joyce grew up in Eagleville, CT, the daughter of Raymond and Vivian Warren. A proud graduate of Windham High School’s Class of 1954, she went on to...
Carmen L. Suarez
Aug 13, 2025
Carmen Luisa Suarez Trujillo, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 13, 2025, at the age of 101. Born on March 11, 1924, in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, Carmen lived a vibrant life, leaving an undeniable mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Known affectionately by many as “Dia-dina Born to Angelica Trujillo...
John Wesley Hardin Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
John W. Hardin Jr. of Manchester, CT passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 10, 2025. John was born on April 17, 1985. John graduated from Windham Tech in 2003. He worked hard as an Electrician for many years. John enjoyed NATURE, being in the woods, being outdoors. He was always busy doing whatever needed to be done. Caring for his...
Joyce Annette Brazeau
Aug 6, 2025
Joyce A. Brazeau of Mansfield, CT was called to heaven on August 6, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1935. She is survived by 9 children: Marjorie, Paul Jr., Mark, Theresa, Matthew, Jeanette, Jacqueline, Pierre and James; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son John...
Joyce Mary White
Aug 3, 2025
Joyce Mary White, 92, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. Born in Hartford on January 14, 1933, the daughter of Carl and Grace (Bessette) Brolin, she lived most of her life in Woodstock, CT. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Brown Colella (Jeff), her sons Windsor N. White III (Amy) and John W. White (Gail), and six grandchildren...
Anthony Stoddard Tiemann
Aug 1, 2025
Anthony Stoddard Tiemann, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on August 1, 2025, in Eastford, Connecticut. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on February 9, 1933, to the late Herman N. Tiemann and Lillian (Beers) Tiemann, Anthony's life was marked by an unwavering dedication to his family, a successful career, and a legacy of kindness. Anthony's...
Edward F. Mathieu
Aug 1, 2025
Edward F. Mathieu, 90, the only child of John and Mary (Kozin) Mathieu, a lifelong resident of Columbia, passed away on August 01, 2025 peacefully at home. Upon graduating from High School, he served honorably as a member of the US Army during the Koren conflict era. Edward held numerous management positions during his tenure at SNET/AT&T retiring after 23...
Paul J. Corey
Jul 27, 2025
Paul J. Corey, passed peacefully at home on July 27, 2025 and is now holding hands for eternity with his beloved wife Barbara. Born in Boston on February 7, 1942, he lived most of his life in Dedham, Massachusetts. The couple made a home in Coventry, Connecticut over the last few years. Many words could be used to describe Paul,...
Patricia Ellen Muckenstrom
Jul 23, 2025
Patricia (Hewitt) Muckenstrom, 84, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 59 years, George Matthew Muckenstrom. Pat is survived by her son, Thomas Matthew Muckenstrom of Torrington, Connecticut; her daughter, Ellen (Muckenstrom) Felix of Marlborough, Connecticut and her husband, Paul Felix; and her two grandsons, Zachary Felix of Billings, Montana,...
Joyce Ann Wilcox
Jul 20, 2025
Joyce Wilcox (née Rising), 79, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. She was surrounded by love and family in her final days. Joyce is survived by her devoted partner of 37 years, Andi Anderson of Hampstead, NC; her beloved children Suzanne Luce (wife Brenda Bayley) of...
Alfred J. Leonardi
Jul 12, 2025
Alfred John Leonardi passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Al was an innovative thinker in his chosen career of teaching and in his passion, game designing. His creativity was unfettered and ever present. As a teacher, he didn’t just teach history, he brought it to life. Students became part of the lesson. They...
Mary M. Cone
Jul 11, 2025
Mary Cone, 90, of Willimantic, Daughter to the late Laura (Sypher) and Orrin Cone passed away on July 11, 2025. Mary was born February 4, 1935 in Mansfield CT. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed dearly by many. Her kindness, generosity, laughter and love will forever remain in the hearts of those...
Margaret Ann Beckett-Rinker
Jul 8, 2025
Margaret (Peggy) Beckett-Rinker, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, died peacefully in her home on July 8th, 2025 Peggy was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on May 8, 1944, to Florence (Normandin) Beckett and William John Beckett. Peggy’s talent for and love of working with fabric and fashion influenced her achievement of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Connecticut...
Michael James Smith Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Michael James "Jim" Smith Jr., a lifelong resident of North Franklin, CT, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, on what was his 89th birthday. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Marjorie Chowanec Smith, who passed away in 2015. Jim and Marge were high school sweethearts, attending Windham High School in the 50s, and...
Carl F. Shelto
Jul 3, 2025
Carl (Chuck) F. Shelto, 75, of Scotland, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 with his wife, Lorna, by his side. He was born on August 14, 1949 to the late Maureen (Hulse) Shelto and the late Carl Shelto. Besides his wife he is survived by his four daughters: Janet and Roger Sirois, Elaine and Dana Mitchell, Cindy and Ryder...
Mary P. Landeck
Jul 2, 2025
Mary P. Landeck, 74, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of July 2nd, with her loving husband of 54 years, Michael, by her side. Mary was born on October 6, 1950, in Stafford Springs, CT, to the late James E. and Mabel W. Parker. A 1968 graduate of E.O. Smith High School, she continued her education...
Christopher James "Herman" Warran
Jun 30, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher James "Herman" Warran. He departed this world on June 30, 2025, in Willimantic, Connecticut. Born on June 11, 1984, in Newburgh, New York, Chris's life journey was marked by an unwavering dedication to others, a civically focused spirit, a passion for sports, a love of good food, and...
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