Mildred M. Kurdzo
Dec 9, 2016
Mildred Kurdzo, 103 of Willimantic, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2016. She was born February 28, 1913, the daughter of the late Michael and Apolonia (Wisniewski) Kurdzo. Mildred was predeceased by her sisters, Sophie (Kurdzo) Zawislak, Stella (Kurdzo) Stemmons; brothers, Stanley, John, Walter Kurdzo and Joseph Kusizot. Mildred was a lifelong resident of Willimantic, retiring from Windham Hospital in...
Helmut Traichel
Dec 8, 2016
Helmut Traichel, 73, of North Windham, CT died peacefully at home with his beloved wife at his side, December 8, 2016 after a long history of heart disease. He was born in Pudlow, Germany, January 9, 1943 to the late Gustave and Elfriede Traichel. He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1953 and became a lifelong resident...
John N. Curtis, Jr.
Dec 8, 2016
John N. Curtis Jr., 90, formerly of North Windham, CT, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Douglas Manor, with his wife at his side. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, on February 26, 1926, the son of the late John and Lulu (Ladd) Curtis. He proudly served in the United States Army from April 1944 to January...
Gerard "Tootsie" Dancosse
Dec 6, 2016
Gerard ?Tootsie?A. Dancosse, 69, of Mansfield, husband of the late Dorothy (Hosmer) Dancosse, died Tuesday December 6, 2016 at St. Mary Hospital Vitas wing. He was born July 26, 1947, the son of the late Joseph and Blanche (Vachon) Dancosse. Tootsie was very patriotic and donated to many veteran organizations. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and helped sponsor the Bent-n-Twisted...
Michael Stedman Storrs
Dec 6, 2016
Michael Stedman Storrs, 62, of Mansfield, CT, the loving husband of Stacia (Bates) Storrs, passed away surrounded by his family, December 6, 2016.?He was born July 20, 1954, son of the late Francis Wilbur Storrs and Marie Vinicka (of the Czech Republic). Mike was the original owner of ?Mikes Stand? at the Mansfield Four Corners, established in 1973.?In addition, he...
Lisa Marie Loree
Dec 5, 2016
Lisa M. Loree, age 51, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully, on Monday, December 5, 2016. She was born in Willimantic, CT, and lived in the area her whole life. Lisa was an animal lover and had a weakness for strays. She liked walking her dog in the woods and truly enjoyed nature. Often Lisa would be seen tending her gardens,...
Gloria E. (Blade) Hansen-Cox
Dec 4, 2016
Gloria E. (Blade) Hansen-Cox, 84, of Columbia, CT entered into eternal peace on December 4, 2016 after an eight-month battle with Glioblastoma. She was born August 13, 1932 in Liberty, New York; daughter of the late Gladys and Cyrus Blade. Gloria was a former resident of Glastonbury, CT moving to Columbia 39 years ago. She grew up in Liberty, NY...
John A. Avila
Dec 4, 2016
John Avila, 79, of?N Franklin, CT died December 4, 2016 at Crestfield Rehabilitation. He graduated Elan College in North Carolina and was a long time employee of CL&P, he retired 2002. He was a member of the Franklin Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing and visiting with his family. He is survived by his wife Cecelia Avila of N Franklin, CT,...
Stanley J. Shaney
Dec 3, 2016
Stanley J.?Shaney,?87, of North Windham,?CT?passed away peacefully on December 3, 2016?after a brief illness. Stan?truly had a zest for life and provided for?his family and friends to the fullest. He would always try to teach life lessons,?one of which was, ?Live for today,?but save for tomorrow?.?His humor and generosity will be missed. He leaves his?loving wife of 61?years,?Caroline,?along with three...
Aubrey Laverne Pharmer, Sr.
Dec 2, 2016
Aubrey "Al" Pharmer, Sr, 91, formerly of Storrs died peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Douglas Manor in Windham. He was born on April 2, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Edna "Viola" (Small) and McGloire "Mac" Pharmer. He is survived by two sons, Keith Pharmer and wife Mary Jane of Scotland, CT and Aubrey "Verne" Pharmer...
Lois L. (Lambert) Abt
Dec 1, 2016
Lois L. Abt, 88, of Willimantic, passed away on December 1, 2016 after a long battle with heart disease. She was born on June 2, 1928 in Paterson NJ, the daughter of the late Joseph and Linda (Haast) Lambert. Lois is survived by a son, Robert Abt, of Tucson Arizona; a daughter, Linda Abt of Storrs Connecticut; three granddaughters and...
Ralph H. Bartram
Nov 30, 2016
Dr. Ralph H. Bartram, of Mansfield, CT died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 after a 5-month bout with lymphoma. He was born on August 16, 1929 in New York City to Herbert and Grace Bartram and moved shortly after that to Bethel, CT, where he spent his childhood and adolescence. He joined the U.S. Navy at the...
Kathy A. (Jordan) Pekarovic
Nov 30, 2016
Our beloved Kathy A. Pekarovic, 63, of Windham, CT passed away peacefully at home with the comfort of her loving family by her side on November 30, 2016.?Born September 15, 1953 Kathy was the daughter of the late William H. and Jane L. Jordan of Storrs, CT. To her family, Kathy was known as Mamma.?She was the foundation of strength...
Joseph M. Sokolowski
Nov 29, 2016
Joseph M. Sokolowski, 94, of Mansfield, CT passed away on November 29, 2016. He was born in 1922 to Zigmund and Catherine (Czerwinski) Sokolowski. Joseph was a proud WWII Veteran who served with the Corps of Engineers and was a member of the VFW. In 1985 he retired from Pratt & Whitney after 32 years with the company. In his...
Winthrop Slate Hawkins
Nov 27, 2016
Winthrop Slate Hawkins, 95, of Mansfield, CT, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2016. He was born on October 17, 1921 to the late Minnie and Harold Hawkins. As a young man, Winthrop proudly served in the European Theater during WWII from September 1943 to December 1945. Upon his return, he...
David J. Mccall
Nov 25, 2016
David J. McCall, 80, of South Windham, husband of Beverly (Morgan) McCall, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2016 surrounded by family at Hartford Hospital. He was born November 14, 1936, the son of the late James and Mable (Bugbee) McCall. David joined the USMC in 1954. After his military service, he traveled the country while driving tractor trailer over...
Robert B. Fichter
Nov 25, 2016
Rev. Robert B. Fichter, age 95, of Hampton, Connecticut, husband of Angela H. Fichter, died Nov. 25, 2016, during his sleep. He was born April 6, 1921 in Hamilton, Ohio, son of Joseph Fichter and Orveda (Beckett) Fichter. He graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio with a B.S. in education, from Yale Divinity School with a M. Div., and from...
David W. Mott
Nov 24, 2016
David W. Mott Sr., 70, of Chaplin, CT, husband of Sherrill (Remsen) Mott, died surrounded by his family Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. He was born February 14, 1947 in Willimantic, CT the son of the late Woodrow and Jeanne (MacWay) Mott. David proudly served in the United States Army. He was Owner/Operator of Mott General Construction in...
Jan Johannes Van Woerkom
Nov 24, 2016
Jan Adrianus Van Woerkom, 72 of Lebanon passed away November 24, 2016 at his home surrounded by his wife Sandra, daughter Sarah Angela and the light of his life Daisy Rose. He was born October 26, 1944 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Jan graduated from New London High School, MIT, UCONN- received his Masters degree in Electrical engineering. He was an avid...
