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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...

George A. Depathy

George A. Depathy

Apr 30, 2016

George Depathy, 92, of Willimantic, CT passed away in peace on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Douglas Manor. He was born July 6, 1923 to parents Adlord and Agness Depathy. George was a mechanic during World War II and later spent his career working for the city of Willimantic before retiring. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...

Linda S. Nicholes

Linda S. Nicholes

Apr 30, 2016

Linda (St. Laurent) Nicholes, 73, of North Windham passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2016 after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband Glen ?Nick? Nicholes, her son and daughter-in-law Glen and Alison Nicholes of Vernon, her beloved grandchildren Violet and Reed, her sister and brother-in-law Elaine and Les Larned of Windham, her niece and...

Lori M. (Karlowicz) Caya

Lori M. (Karlowicz) Caya

Apr 27, 2016

Lori M. Caya, 56, of Hampton, CT, passed away suddenly in her home, April 27, 2016 from unknown causes. She was born March 26, 1960 to Robert and Cecile Karlowicz. She always had a close relationship with the Lord. Lori was born and raised in Hartford, CT and later settled in Hampton, CT where she raised her family. After graduating...

Evelyn Gonzalez-Caswell

Evelyn Gonzalez-Caswell

Apr 25, 2016

Evelyn Gonzalez- Caswell, 55, of Willimantic, CT, passed away in the hospital Monday, April 25, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. With great sadness we announce this sudden passing of our beloved Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Evelyn was devoted to her family and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. She was a kind, generous, accepting and...

Fructuoso "Fruto" De Jesus

Fructuoso "Fruto" De Jesus

Apr 23, 2016

Fructuoso (Fruto) De Jesus, 85, of Willimantic, CT died peacefully at Vanderman Place on April 23, 2016. He was born May 10, 1930 in Orocovis Puerto Rico, to Cayetano De Jesus and Juana Molina. Fruto came to live in CT in 1989 with his family. Fruto was best known for his lively spirit and love of music, he enjoyed playing...

William P. Kenney

William P. Kenney

Apr 22, 2016

William P. Kenney, 71, of Canterbury, husband of Dona (Chase) died Friday April 22, 2016 at the Backus Hospital. He was born in Providence, RI to Joseph J. Kenney and Margaret L. (Mason) Kenney. Besides his wife Dona, of 53 years, he is survived by a son William Kenney and a daughter Angela Godfrey; four grandchildren and one great grandchild;...

Ellen L. (Kelleher) Marrotte

Ellen L. (Kelleher) Marrotte

Apr 21, 2016

Ellen Kelleher Marrotte,?65, of North Windham, wife of Thomas Marrotte, passed away peacefully on?April 21, 2016 at?Hartford Hospital, due to complications from the flu and pneumonia. She?was born?in?Waco, TX?to?William P.?and?Joy W. Kelleher. Ellen?grew up in?Coventry, CT. She graduated from?Coventry High School in?1969. Most recently, she worked for Madonna Place?in Norwich, CT as a?Human Resources Manager. Ellen loved her job and...

Joseph Clifford Gagnon

Joseph Clifford Gagnon

Apr 19, 2016

Dear Friends & Family, My darling husband of 53 beautiful years, Joseph Clifford Gagnon, died from a heart attack Tuesday (4/19) around 9:30 p.m. in his sleep. He was pronounced dead at Windham Hospital. I and all our beloved children and grand children were present. He also leaves a sister Geraldine Shevalier who lives in Florida, along with many nieces...

Ottavio Forlino

Ottavio Forlino

Apr 18, 2016

Ottavio Forlino, 84, of Willimantic, CT, passed away on April 18, 2016. He was born August 14, 1931 in Giarolo, Italy and came to live in this country with his wife and son in 1970. Ottavio leaves his wife Pierina Forlino of Willimantic, his son Piero ?Mino? Forlino and his wife, Lisa, and a granddaughter, Anna-Lise Forlino, all of Danielson,...

Jon B. Swanson

Jon B. Swanson

Apr 17, 2016

Jon B. Swanson, 56, of Chaplin, CT, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born May 27, 1959 in Manchester, CT, to parents Folke V. Swanson and Frances P. Swanson, of Chaplin, CT. Jon graduated from Windham Technical High School in 1977, and worked as a journeyman lineman at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...

Nancy Lee Constant

Nancy Lee Constant

Apr 15, 2016

Nancy Lee Constant of North Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on April 15th, 2016 at the age of 60.?She was born on June 7th, 1955 to June and Charles Brown and was raised in Lebanon Connecticut. On June 18th, 1982, Nancy married Ron, her best friend and the love of her life. On February 22nd, 1983 and November 7th, 1985 she...

Saul William Caroline

Saul William Caroline

Apr 15, 2016

Saul William Caroline, of Lebanon, CT, age 96, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at Windham Hospital on Friday, April 15, 2016 after a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Sylvia. He was born in Montville, CT on June 24, 1919, the son of Edward and Celia Caroline and was educated in the...

Clayton Roy Blay

Clayton Roy Blay

Apr 15, 2016

Clayton R. Blay, of Scotland, CT, passed away on April 15, 2016, the husband of the late Ruth (Garthwaite) Blay. Born in Salem, Vermont, the son of William Blay and Charlotte (Waterman) Blay. He served in the U.S. Marines during WWII in the Pacific Theater with the 22nd Infantry and in the special forces at Guadalcanal Bougainville and Guam. He...

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