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Michael S. Desrosiers

Michael S. Desrosiers

May 25, 2016

Michael Scott Desrosiers, 54, of Manchester CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 with family at his side. He was born on April 23, 1962 in Willimantic, CT, the son of Ronald J. Desrosiers and Theresa M. (Rondeau) Desrosiers. Michael was a graduate of Windham Technical School in Willimantic, and went on to Radiology School at Windham Community...

Irene (Burnham) Jalbert

Irene (Burnham) Jalbert

May 24, 2016

Irene Regina (Burnham) Jalbert 94, of Farmington MI, wife of the late Alphonse Jalbert, formerly of Mansfield Center, CT, passed away comfortably May 24, 2016. She was born April 3, 1922, the daughter of the late Milton and Leola (Legary) Burnham. She was employed by the University of Connecticut in the dorms before retiring. Irene is survived by her son...

Mary L. Mangano

Mary L. Mangano

May 23, 2016

Mary Libbe (Spector) Mangano passed away peacefully on May 23, 2016 at the age of 83. Mary is predeceased by her parents, Dr. Nathan Spector and Mary (Crawford) Spector and her two siblings, Sally Hammerberg and Barney Spector. Mary is survived by two siblings, John Spector and his wife Linda and Naomi Antonakos; including nieces and nephews. Mary is predeceased...

Helen Y. (Yonclas) Laramie

Helen Y. (Yonclas) Laramie

May 22, 2016

Helen Y. Laramie, YiaYia, of Willimantic, passed away at Windham Hospital early in the morning on Sunday, May 22, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on March 8, 1926, in Willimantic, CT, daughter of Costas G. Yonclas and Ephigenia (Gregory) Yonclas. She was predeceased by her brother George and her sister Bessie. Helen was a kind,...

William L. Lucier

William L. Lucier

May 21, 2016

William Lucier, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 21, 2016. He was the son of Lawrence ?Cappy? and Laura (Bugbee) Lucier. Will was a graduate of Windham Tech. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge PER88, also a lifetime member of the Finn Fur and Feather Club in Chaplin, CT. He enjoyed the Rifle Range, cooking...

Evelyn R. (Gagne) Fontaine

Evelyn R. (Gagne) Fontaine

May 16, 2016

Evelyn (Gagne) Fontaine, 87, of Columbia, CT, passed from this life on May 16, 2016, in Wakefield, RI. Evelyn was born in Norwich, CT, on September 19, 1928, daughter of Evelyn (Gadue) Gagne and Ephrine Gagne. She resided in Uncasville in her early years, then in Taftville after her marriage to Leo Fontaine, Sr. The family then moved to Columbia,...

Aubrey "Jack" Haney Jr

Aubrey "Jack" Haney Jr

May 15, 2016

Aubrey Johnston ?Jack? Haney, Jr., 83, born in Hartford, CT to the late Aubrey Johnston Haney, Sr. and Jessica (McKay) Haney, died peacefully on May 15, 2016 in Windham, CT. He was preceded by his wife, Jane Lounsbury Haney; his former wife, Constance Isabel Haney; his son Douglas Aubrey Haney and sister Dorothy ?Dot? Buckingham. Jack is survived by his...

Janice (Pierce) Carney

Janice (Pierce) Carney

May 14, 2016

Janice Elaine (Pierce) Carney, 84, of Lebanon, CT daughter of the late Rilla Alice (Kendall) Pierce and Clifford R. Pierce Sr., passed away at her home on May 14, 2016. She was born July 21, 1931 on Mohegan Hill and graduated from Windham H.S. in 1949. Janice married her beloved husband William on May 22, 1950. Together, on a dairy...

Vanda Joann Wilson

Vanda Joann Wilson

May 13, 2016

Vanda Joann (McIlwain) Wilson, 57, passed?away?unexpectedly Friday?morning. She was born in Willimantic Connecticut on January 13, 1959 and lived?her entire?life here.?Vanda spent her life in the service of others, both as a professional caregiver, as well as a Mother?and Nana. She was well known around Town and?loved by?many. Vanda will be truly missed.?She was predeceased by her parents,?Vadon Jasper McIlwain...

Rudolph F. Makray

Rudolph F. Makray

May 10, 2016

Rudolph (Rudy) Makray, 88, of Ashford, Ct died peacefully surrounded by his family May 10, 2016. Rudy was born in New York City, July 11, 1927 to his parents Geza and Amelia Makray who were originally from Hungary.?The family moved to Ashford during the great depression in 1930. Rudy has lived?his life in Ashford. He is survived by his loving?wife...

Carrie S. (Lewis) Fulginiti

Carrie S. (Lewis) Fulginiti

May 10, 2016

Carrie Fulginiti Died May 10th?2016, surrounded by her family in her home in Hebron CT. She was then reunited with her husband John Fulginiti, who died in 1995 in the New Hebron Cemetery on May 15th 2016. She was 100 years old. Carrie?s life began in Shenandoah PA. August, 27 2015. She was born to Carrie Eisenhower Lewis and Charles...

Elizabeth Ann Freeman

Elizabeth Ann Freeman

May 9, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Freeman better know as, ?Betty Ann?, 78 of Columbia, passed away Monday May 9, 2016 at Windham Memorial Hospital. Surrounded by her beloved friends. Betty Ann was born August 28, 1937 in Norwich CT. Daughter to George D.Freeman and Rose M. McManus Freeman, She was predeceased by her sisters Gladys M. Freeman and Frances R. Freeman. She leaves...

Lucia Faba

Lucia Faba

May 7, 2016

Lucia Faba, our beloved sister and aunt, passed away on May 7, 2016. She was born on July 19, 1949 in San Valentino, Italy. Lucia owned LaMortes newsstand for many years and later worked for Easter Seals. Lucia was very talented, and her hobbies included drawing and stained glass, she was also an avid reader. Lucia was a kind, caring,...

Constance H. (Hodgman) Bain

Constance H. (Hodgman) Bain

May 5, 2016

Constance H. Bain, 72, of Andover, CT passed away on May 5, 2016 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Fillmore Bain and their beloved cat, Tiggee, and is survived by her two sons, Tim and Mick, her daughters-in-law Kristin and Kristin (yes, two Kristin?s), her five grand-children, Justin, Kayla, Maddie, Aidan and Josh,...

Beatrice H. (Heap) Oulton

Beatrice H. (Heap) Oulton

May 5, 2016

Beatrice Heap Oulton, of Windham, beloved wife of the late George E. Oulton Jr., passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on May 5, 2016. Bea was born in Fall River, MA on August 10, 1917 to Dr. Richard and Mary (Brown) Heap. She was a proud graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High and the Thibodean Business College in...

Julia K. Sanchez

Julia K. Sanchez

May 5, 2016

Julia Karina Sanchez, age 41, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016. She was born in El Salvador on Sept 13th, 1974. Julia worked in various non-profit locations in San Francisco, California and Willimantic, Connecticut, she took on roles that allowed her to pursue her passion to help others to better their lives. Julia was an amazing daughter, Mother, sister...

Dana E. Barrow Sr

Dana E. Barrow Sr

May 5, 2016

Dana E. Barrow Sr., 83 of Ellington died peacefully on Thursday morning, May 5, 2016 at Woodlake in Tolland, CT. Born on June 6, 1932 in Houlton, ME., he is the son of the late James and Stella (Chase) Barrow. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 48 years, Nannie L (Mosier) Barrow. Dana worked in the Aerospace Industry...

Richard Thomas Ward

Richard Thomas Ward

May 5, 2016

Richard Thomas Ward, 44, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2016. He is survived by his mother Catherine Davoll Ward, his father David Robert Ward, and his brother James Ward. He was a beautiful little blond haired blue eyed boy who came from a very painful beginning. His mother and family did the best they could to give...

Jennie I. (Buskey) Gottlieb

Jennie I. (Buskey) Gottlieb

May 3, 2016

Jennie I. (Buskey) Gottlieb, 83, wife of the late Benjamin H. Gottlieb, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 with her family by her side at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Jennie was born October 29, 1932, the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Griggs) Buskey and was a lifelong resident of Willimantic, CT. She was employed for many years...

Ruth S. Gerds

Ruth S. Gerds

May 2, 2016

Ruth S. Gerds, 96 of Willimantic passed away Monday, May 2, 2016. She was born in Hallock, MN to the late Charles and Emelia (Lorenson) Olson. Ruth is survived by her son, Terry Gerds and his wife Patricia of Danville, VT; daughter, Charlien Gerds Hood of Storrs; three grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She was a loving mother, grandmother and...

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