Obituaries

Mar 31, 2026

Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away on March 31, 2026, at Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT with his mother & sister, Lisa by his side. Jeff fought a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia.

He spent his younger years in Danielson, CT before moving to the Mansfield area where he attended Mansfield Middle School and E.O. Smith High School....

Mar 29, 2026

Fredrick Chowanec passed away at the age of 91 on March 29, 2026, at his home in Columbia, CT. He was the loving husband of Rosemary (St. Hilaire) Chowanec.

Fred was born on March 19, 1935, in Hartford, CT to the late Harry Chowanec and Alice (Evans) Chowanec. He was also predeceased by a sister Marjorie (Chowanec) Smith and brother-in-law Jim...

Mar 19, 2026

Raymond Ralph Bigelow, 94, of Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at his winter home in St. Augustine, Florida. Ray was born on October 28, 1931, in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Albert and Edna (LaFlamme) Bigelow.

He is survived by his loving children, Joanne Bigelow and Jackie Francoeur; his cherished grandchildren, Robert “Bobby” Lucey, Erin...

Mar 19, 2026

Rickey T Serwanski passed away on March 19, 2026 at Evergreen Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. He was the loving husband of Caryl Chowanec Serwanski for 29 years.

Rick was born August 2, 1952, in Willimantic, Connecticut to his father, Theodore Serwanski, and his mother, Jean Goudreau. He attended UConn and was also a supervisor of security...

Mar 18, 2026

Mildred Louise Farr, “Midge” or “Midgie” as she was also known, 76, of Ashford, CT passed away suddenly on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Midge was born May 16,1949 in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late James W. Farr Sr. and Sophie L. (Bloniasz) Farr.

Her early years were spent primarily in the Hartford/East Hartford area. During her formative...

Mar 16, 2026

Mary Wehrle, born Mary Louise Nelson, died on March 16, 2026 in Brooklyn, Connecticut, aged 95. She was born August 15, 1930, in Queens, New York, the only child to James F. Nelson and Louise (O’Malley) Nelson. Mary’s father was Eastern Zone manager for the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors. Growing up, she moved from Queens to Buffalo, NY,...

Mar 16, 2026

David Mitchell, of Coventry, formerly of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2026 after suffering a heart attack. He was born in Windham, on June 2, 1964, the son of the late Leo Mitchell and Audrey Tyler. He grew up in Mansfield, graduating from E. O. Smith High School in 1982. David worked as a truck driver for Willimantic...

Mar 15, 2026

Joan Carolyn Nieforth of Mansfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15th, 2026 at the age of 89.

She was born on September 8th, 1936, in Windham, Connecticut.

She was predeceased by her husband Karl Nieforth, her parents James Whitney and Adeline Gaudette, and her brothers Douglas and Robert Whitney.

Joan is survived by her two loving daughters Maryellen Eldredge of Storrs,...

Mar 14, 2026

Larry Alan, known lovingly to many as “Lachlan” or “Papa”, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at the age of 74 in Tolland, CT.

Born on September 26, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, Larry lived a full and vibrant life that touched everyone lucky enough to know him. Larry married Cindi and together they built a home filled with laughter, music,...

Mar 14, 2026

It is with great sadness announcing the passing of Frank Carmel Annati, 74, of Willimantic on March 14th, 2026. Born in Tripoli, Libya on January 17th, 1952, to Ida (Mallia) and Ettore Annati. Together, they gathered young Frank and crossed the ocean to New York in 1955 and settled in Willimantic, Connecticut.

During Frank’s attendance at Windham High School, he met...

Mar 13, 2026

Irene (Schultz) Morgan Mihok, passes away peacefully at home on March 13, 2026, of dementia, leaving her loving husband, also her caregiver Roland Mihok, two sons Dan Morgan and wife Roslyn of Seattle, WA and Tod Morgan of Preston, CT and grandsons Giles Morgan and Eli Morgan of Preston, CT.

Born in New London, CT on Sept. 7, 1937, Irene was...

Mar 10, 2026

Guy Paul Vertefeuille, 75, of Chaplin, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, while in hospice care at Matulaitis Nursing Home.

Guy was born on September 30, 1951, in Willimantic, Connecticut, and spent most of his life in Chaplin. He was the son of the late Faith and Paul Vertefeuille.

Guy worked for many years at AZ Corporation, where he built...

Mar 10, 2026

Fallon (nee Bade), Mary Jane, age 92, of Hamburg NY, “Janie” to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of late William Fallon Sr. and sister of late Viola “Dolly” (late Ronald) Reinhard. She is survived by her adoring children; William (Joyce) Fallon Jr and Joyce (Kenneth) Callahan, loving...

Mar 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry D. McDougal, who departed from this life on March 9, 2026, he went home to our savior peacefully in his sleep. Born on July 5, 1950, in Caribou, Maine, Terry brought warmth and kindness to all who were fortunate enough to know him. Terry is remembered by his...

Mar 9, 2026

Kimberlie Schors-Robitaille passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved most in the world.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James Robitaille of Chaplin, CT, and her three daughters, Sierra Robitaille of Stafford Springs, Melody Robitaille of Chaplin, and Sky Robitaille of Vernon. Kimberlie was also a proud grandmother to Jasmyn, Angel, James,...

Mar 7, 2026

Susan Ann DeCatiff, 74, of East Hampton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Born on October 7, 1951, in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Madeline (Pawloski) Villa.

Susan was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. Her warmth, kindness, and devotion to those she loved will be remembered by...

Mar 6, 2026

Robert L. Theriault, 80, of North Windham, died peacefully at home on March 6, 2026. He is survived by his son Kevin Theriault (Cara), of Storrs, CT and his Daughter Lisa Classen (Bill), of Ellington, CT. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Joshua Theriault (Melinda) of Maine, Alyssa Dubicki (Joseph) of South Windsor, CT, Ryan Dubicki (Jennette) of Coventry,...

Mar 6, 2026

Kerry Michael Murphy, 68, of Coventry died peacefully Friday, March 6th 2026. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Gaiter of Leeds, AL. He is also survived by his four grandchildren; Brayen, Bryson, Brielle, and Brenna Gaiter of Leeds, AL. Kerry also leaves behind his sisters; Sherrill Murphy-Fromm of Marlborough, Patrice Crocker and her husband Edward of Coventry, and Kristina...

Mar 4, 2026

Florette “Flo” Genevieve Macfarlane, born June 17, 1930, was a fervently loving and dedicated daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and friend. Flo is loved and remembered for her sensitive heart, her boisterous personality, an impeccable fashion sense, a classic Manhattan, and unparalleled generosity. She had a penchant for befriending strangers wherever she went. Whether she was forging years-long relationships or making...

Feb 28, 2026