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...
Louis E. Ely
Nov 23, 2016
Louis E. Ely, 70, of North Windham, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born February 13, 1946, son of the late Rowland and Lois Ely. He is survived by his wife, Frances Ely, his two stepdaughters, two stepsons, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, including Sylvia, and Andra Gonazlez and Delia and Pedro Rivera. He also leaves behind three...
Angelina (Ann) (Carpino) Cerreto
Nov 22, 2016
Angelina (Ann) Mary Cerreto, 93, of Willimantic, died Tuesday November 22, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. She was born August 3, 1923 in Red Bank, NJ, the daughter of the late Santo and Rose (Mancuso) Carpino. Ann was a loving wife to her wonderful husband, Michael Joseph Cerreto. They?were blessed with three beautiful sons; Michael Santo, of Rockledge, FL, James Thomas...
Robert G. Elliott
Nov 20, 2016
Robert G. Elliott Sr., 74, of Willimantic, CT husband of Nancy (Benzinger) Elliott, died Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Douglas Manor. He was born June 23, 1942 in Willimantic, the son of the late George and Marie (Morin) Elliott. Bob was a lifelong resident of Willimantic. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Tina Elliott Jones...
Rita (Kelleher) Mccarthy
Nov 20, 2016
Rita McCarthy, 92, formerly of New Paltz, NY, died peacefully at Westview Health Care Center in Dayville, CT, November 20, 2016 after a very brief illness. She had resided at Creamery Brook Retirement Village in Brooklyn, CT since 2011. Rita was born November 9, 1924 in Glens Falls, NY, the daughter of Helene and Frank Kelleher. She was a very...
Gerald John O'Brien
Nov 19, 2016
Gerald (Jerry) John O?Brien MD FACC, loving husband to the late Marlene O?Brien (nee Moore), passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the age of 78. He was born January 21, 1938 in Hollister, California, son of the late Robert and Louise (nee Brancheau) O?Brien. Jerry grew up in Marin county, CA and White Plains, NY. He graduated...
Frank J. Zoldak
Nov 17, 2016
Frank J. Zoldak, 88, of Willimantic, husband of Alma (Bacon) Zoldak, died Thursday November 17, 2016 at St. Joseph Living Center. He was born July 17, 1928 in Willimantic, the son of the late Martin and Anna (Marzurz) Zoldak. Frank was a lifelong resident of Willimantic. He served in the United States Army. Frank attended St. Joseph School, Windham High...
Donald F. Corriveau
Nov 15, 2016
Donald F. Corriveau, 83, of Storrs, formerly of Hebron, died peacefully with his family near on Tuesday, November15, 2016 at the Mansfield Nursing and?Rehabilitation Center. He was the beloved husband of Joyce L. (Eldredge) Corriveau for 63 years. Born on September 6,1933 in Meriden, Connecticut?to the late Estella (Haynes) LeFort and Walter Lefort. He attended school in Meriden. Donald was...
