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Jenifer M. Milhomme

Jenifer M. Milhomme

Jul 24, 2016

Jenifer M. Milhomme, 24, of Windham, on the evening of July 24, 2016, an angel was tragically taken from us resulting from an automotive accident. Jenn Marie was put on this earth on March 7, 1992 in Windham Connecticut with the sole purpose to spread love and happiness where ever she went. She attended Lighthouse Christian School, Windham Christian School,...

Florence Adele (Hnizdo) Palmer

Florence Adele (Hnizdo) Palmer

Jul 20, 2016

Florence A. Palmer, 98, of Mansfield Center, CT passed into eternal peace Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born January 18, 1918 in Willimantic, the daughter of Amelia (Hajek) and John Hnizdo. She attended Windham Center Grammar School, Windham High School and the Willimantic State Normal School (ESCU), graduating in 1939. Florence taught school in Lebanon; Louisiana; Natchaug School in...

Gretchen "Betty" (Beckwith) Therrien Tellier

Gretchen "Betty" (Beckwith) Therrien Tellier

Jul 18, 2016

Gretchen ?Betty? (Beckwith) Therrien Tellier, 89, of Lebanon, CT died peacefully July 18, 2016. Betty was born in Willimantic, CT to Alfred C. Beckwith and Gretchen L. Vegiard. She was predeceased by her two husbands, Homer R. Therrien and Marcel J. Tellier, and sister, Louise M. Pratt. Betty is survived by a brother, Alfred P. Beckwith of Windham; her children...

Louise W. (Welden) Stearns

Louise W. (Welden) Stearns

Jul 18, 2016

Louise Maria Welden Stearns passed away early in the morning of July 18, 2016. Louise was born on December 15, 1929 to Charles Howard Welden and Margaret Taylor Welden Brisson in Willimantic, CT, where she spent her childhood, graduating from Windham High School, before moving to Mansfield, CT. Louise?s love for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was endless. Nothing...

Carol Jean Smith

Carol Jean Smith

Jul 9, 2016

Carol Jean Smith, 70, of Storrs, CT passed away peacefully on July 5, 2016. Carol was born on March 10, 1946 in Willimantic, CT to the late Charles and Camilla (Nowak) Tranka. She graduated from E.O. Smith High School in 1964 and then went on to receive her Bachelor?s Degree from the University of Connecticut in 1968. She met the...

Michael T. Smith

Michael T. Smith

Jul 9, 2016

Michael Smith (Smitty), age 52, of Willimantic, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Backus Hospital with his family by his side, after a 2 year battle with cancer. Mike is survived by his wife, Michele Delehanty-Smith, step children Glenn Martin and Stacy Martin, his brothers Joseph Smith of Plainfeld; James Baton and his wife Terry, of Oakdale; sisters Kelly...

Katherine Madeline Zartun

Katherine Madeline Zartun

Jul 6, 2016

We regret to announce the passing of Katherine Madeline Zartun of Storrs, CT, who has left to be with her heavenly father. She was the daughter of Adrian and Mildred Schiess (Lehrenkrauss) from Garden City, NY. Katherine was a devoted wife and mother. She married the late William Zartun on December 6, 1947, and they lived for over 30 years...

Peter F. Tracy, Jr.

Peter F. Tracy, Jr.

Jul 4, 2016

Peter Francis Tracy, Jr., 88, of Willimantic, CT passed away peacefully on July 4, 2016 after a brief battle with colon cancer. Peter was born in Willimantic, CT on September 16, 1927 to the late Peter and Eva (Nilan) Tracy. He graduated from Killingly High School and studied Insurance at the University of Connecticut. Peter completed apprentice seaman training at...

Pauline Rose Linteau

Pauline Rose Linteau

Jul 3, 2016

Pauline R Linteau, of Windham, passed away peacefully, on July 3, at Douglas Manor. She was born in Berlin, NH, to Leo and Janette Lemaire. She was pre deceased by her husband, of 62 years, Andre J. Linteau and a brother, Raymond Lemaire. Pauline has been employed through the years, at American Thread, Electro Motive, Shop Rite, and the Windham...

Anne S. (Satriano) Tucker

Anne S. (Satriano) Tucker

Jul 2, 2016

Anne Satriano Tucker, 60, died peacefully at St. Joseph Living Center on July 2, 2016. She was the loving wife of Thomas Tucker, the mother of Michael Tucker, both of North Windham and the daughter of Anita and the late Salvatore Satriano. Anne graduated from E.O. Smith High School and attended Saint Joseph College. Anne enjoyed being a Girl Scout,...

Catherine N. (Scigliano) Gillikin

Catherine N. (Scigliano) Gillikin

Jul 2, 2016

Catherine North Gillikin, 88, of Ashford, CT and Cambridge, MA passed peacefully from this life on July 2, 2016 surrounded by loving family. Catherine was born Caterina Benicia in San Francisco on May 11, 1928 to Achille and Maria (Liguouri) Scigliano. She was raised in Flint, MI and attended Sophie Newcombe College (New Orleans), Dorothy Ferrier Modeling School (San Francisco)...

Angel M. Ramos

Angel M. Ramos

Jul 2, 2016

Angel M. Ramos-Crespo, 49, of Willimantic, CT passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He was born in Moca, P.R. to Carmelo Ramos and Alejandrina Crespo. Angel worked in construction for a while, and he was also a mechanic. Angel enjoyed helping people in need. He enjoyed playing dominos at his sister?s house with his family and friends, and...

Lois O. (Cone) Kneeland

Lois O. (Cone) Kneeland

Jun 30, 2016

Lois O. Kneeland, 83, of Willimantic, CT, daughter of Laura H. (Sypher) and Orrin Cone, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother passed away on June 30, 2016 at St. Joseph Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born April 30, 1933 in Willimantic, CT. She is predeceased by her husband Wayne Kneeland and her son Douglas. Lois was...

Bernard B. Baldwin

Bernard B. Baldwin

Jun 27, 2016

Bernard Bruce Baldwin Jr., 87, of Windham, husband of the late Elizabeth Clark Baldwin died peacefully Monday, June 27, 2016 at Douglas Manor. He was born May 15, 1929 in Uncasville, CT, to the late Bernard B. Baldwin and Hazel Bandy. Prior to his retirement, Bernard worked as an inspector for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft. He served in the Navy...

Arthur D. Roberts

Arthur D. Roberts

Jun 27, 2016

Arthur D. Roberts, Professor Emeritus from the University of Connecticut, School of Education, died on Monday, June 27, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife, Christina Marie Roberts and now leaves his wife and companion, Joyce A. Donohoo; his children Arthur A. Roberts and his wife Liz; Peter A. Roberts and his wife Renee and their son Quin; Ward L....

Adele (Kennon) English

Adele (Kennon) English

Jun 26, 2016

Adele (Kennon) English, 65, of Coventry, CT passed away at home on Sunday, June 26, 2016 after a brief illness, with her husband Mark at her side. Adele was born September 9, 1950 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Robert Steiss Kennon DMD and Mary (Lung) Kennon. Adele moved with her parents to the Coventry home where she...

Charles A. Thurlow

Charles A. Thurlow

Jun 23, 2016

Charles ?Chuck? Albert Thurlow, 74, of Canterbury, CT passed away unexpectedly after a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Born June 26,1941 in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Harry C. Thurlow and Phyllis J. Stevens. With that mischievous smile on his face, it was easy to see why if you didn?t know Chuck, you knew someone who did know him....

Harry S. Gaucher Jr.

Harry S. Gaucher Jr.

Jun 21, 2016

Attorney Harry S. Gaucher Jr., 90, of Willimantic, CT, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2016 at Saint Joseph Living Center in Windham CT. Harry was born in New London, CT to the late Mae Cheney Gaucher and Attorney Harry S. Gaucher Sr. He attended Saint Mary School and Windham High School in...

Brenda (Mooney) Kirschenbaum

Brenda (Mooney) Kirschenbaum

Jun 19, 2016

Brenda Diane Mooney Kirschenbaum, 49, of Windham, CT passed away suddenly on June 19, 2016. She is now reunited with the love of her life, her ?Prince Charming,? Howie Kirschenbaum, who passed away in January of 2015. Brenda was born at Windham Hospital on May 10, 1967, the daughter of Beverly Prouty Mooney and Lawrence J. Mooney. She was a...

Cristian C. Orozco-Avila

Cristian C. Orozco-Avila

Jun 18, 2016

Cristian Camilo Orozco-Avila, 24, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away June 18, 2016. He was born September 4, 1991 in Colombia. Cristian was a really fabulous son and friend to everybody he knew, always smiling and talking with so much enthusiasm. He was an avid gamer and always down for all you can eat Chinese. His favorite cow at work...

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