Leonard M. Dobbins
Apr 1, 2016
Leonard M. Dobbins Sr., 59, of North Windham, CT passed away unexpectedly April 1, 2016. He was the son of the late Pat and Bernie Dobbins. A lifelong resident of the Willimantic area, Leonard was a retired master carpenter. Leonard is survived by his wife Mary of N. Windham, two sons Leonard Jr. of Willimantic, Bernard and wife Sharlene of...
Jane Patricia Brennan
Apr 1, 2016
Jane Patricia Brennan passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on April 1, 2016 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Jane was born on May 11, 1950 to the late John D. and Rose (Berthiaume) Brennan in Willimantic. She attended St. Joseph School and Windham High School, moving to New York City where she graduated from Fordham University at Lincoln...
Michael L. Eldredge
Mar 31, 2016
Michael L. Eldredge of Willington, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2016. He is the son of the late Clifford L. Eldredge and Corinne Kilburn Eldredge of Mansfield Center, CT. Michael worked for Pratt and Whitney, Pioneer Aerospace Co, Town of Willington Public Works and served as First Selectman for the Town of Willington. He...
Edward F. Huber
Mar 30, 2016
Edward F. Huber, 49, of Storrs, CT died peacefully in his sleep on March 30, 2016, after a prolonged illness. Born in Mexico City on July 5, 1966, son of Robert Huber and Marianne Faivre Huber of Dixon, Illinois/New York City. Ed was a resident of Illinois, but grew up all over the world as he traveled with his family...
Edmond R. Touchette Sr
Mar 30, 2016
It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce the passing of Edmond Rene Touchette Sr. 83, of Windham Center. Although he fought to the very end, he entered eternal life peacefully and with family by his side on March 30, 2016 at Windham Hospital. Edmond was born August 14, 1932 in Dayville, CT to the late Joseph and Ida...
Shirley L. Olsen
Mar 29, 2016
Shirley L. Olsen passed away peacefully in hospice care at her daughter's home in Mansfield Center on March 29th from rheumatoid arthritis in her spine. Shirley was born on May 4, 1926, to Englehardt and Victoria (Volle) Johnsen in Willimantic. She graduated from Windham High School and met and married the love of her life, Chaffeeville farmer Olaf (Ole) Olsen,...
Claire M. Giordano
Mar 27, 2016
Claire M. (Boisvert) Giordano, 94, of Windham, CT, died peacefully on March 27, 2016 at St. Joseph Living Center. She was the wife of the late Richard "Dick" P. Giordano, Sr. They lived in Mansfield, CT, and were married 67 years before his death in May 2010. Claire was born February 1, 1922, in Willimantic, CT, daughter of the late...
Patricia Dobush
Mar 27, 2016
Patricia Dobush, 87, of Windham, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born in Hartford, CT the daughter of Murray and Jessie Knapp Swett. Pat graduated from Willimantic State Teachers College (ESCS) and was a teacher in the Windham area until her retirement. She enjoyed going to Chebeague Island every summer since her childhood. She will...
Geraldine Hackett
Mar 26, 2016
"Somewhere in my heart beneath all my grief and pain, Is a smile I still wear at the sound of your name... Mom, Ma, Gerry." Geraldine Gloria (Mazzola) Hackett, 91, of Windham, CT, passed peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2016 surrounded by love. Gerry was born to Mariano and Ida Mazzola on December 15,1924. She was a lifelong resident of...
Caroline E. Neborsky
Mar 25, 2016
Caroline Elizabeth Neborsky (Watras), 82, of Scotland, Connecticut, passed away March 25, 2016 at Marlborough Health Care Center, Marlborough, CT. She was born May 27, 1933 in Norwich, Connecticut to Bronislaws and Elizabeth (Spring) Watras, of Wethersfield, CT. Carol graduated from the University of Connecticut and raised her family in Scotland. Carol was active in town, serving as Registrar of...
Neil Churchill
Mar 24, 2016
Neil Churchill of Willimantic, CT, formerly of Sprague, CT died Thursday, March 24, 2016. He was born July 14, 1952 in Presque Isle, Maine to Freeman and Laurine Churchill. He leaves a son and daughter in law, Chris and Trish Churchill, two grandchildren, Jared and Hanna Churchill, and brother and sister in law, Paul and Susan Churchill, all of Lebanon,...
Elizabeth Norris
Mar 21, 2016
Elizabeth H. "Lib" Norris, of Storrs, died March 21, 2016 with her dog at her side, her dedicated caregiver on duty, and her family close by. She was born in Durham, North Carolina. Lib married Robert Bayless Norris, Ed.D, in 1945. She was predeceased by Robert in 1989. Lib continued to live a full life until her body finally gave...
Maureen Anne Donnelly Davis
Mar 20, 2016
Maureen Anne Donnelly Davis, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Hartford, CT. She was born in Hartford and raised in New Haven, the daughter of James and Annie Woods Donnelly. Maureen was preceded in death by her husband Raymond and her son Danny. She leaves behind her daughter Judy Davis and two beloved granddaughters, Jessica and Kelsey Davis; siblings...
Viola M. Waitte
Mar 17, 2016
Viola Mae Waitte, 91, of Windham, CT, passed away March 17, 2016. Born July 7, 1924 in Chaplin, CT, Viola was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Guay) Visintini. Viola was a caring nurse who worked for Dr. Reuben Rothblatt in Willimantic for many years, and later worked as a public health nurse in Coventry. In retirement she...
Mary H. Oliver
Mar 16, 2016
Mary (Dolly) H. Oliver, 78, of Stafford Springs, CT passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Johnson Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Richard H. Oliver. Mrs. Oliver was born in Manchester, NH on May 24, 1937. She resided in Lebanon, CT before moving to Stafford Springs in 1973 until present. Dolly...
Marie Ann Stewart
Mar 14, 2016
Marie Ann Stewart (Lemieux), 61, of Windham Center, passed from this life on March 14, 2016, after a brief illness. Marie leaves behind her husband, Charles Stewart. Marie is survived by her sons Charles Stewart III, Chad Stewart, and stepdaughter Kelly Fantolli. Marie is also survived by her mother, Gladys Lemieux; her sisters, Michelle Canfield, Melinda Lemieux Miller; and brother,...
Mildred Dorothy Larkins
Mar 11, 2016
Mildred D. (James) Larkins, 91, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and loyal friend, went home to her Lord to be reunited with her late beloved husband Earl on Friday, March 11, 2016. She was born Willimantic, the daughter of Robert and Grace (Paton) James. Mildred will be remembered for her countless acts of kindness, unconditional love for her family and...
Gordon Clark Hatch
Mar 9, 2016
Gordon Clark Hatch (Gordie), 90, of Barrington, NH, and formerly of Willington, CT, passed peacefully into the arms of his Creator on March 9, 2016 surrounded by family members. Gordon was born in Milford, CT, to the late Howard Mark Hatch and Mabel (Clark) Hatch of Bridgewater, CT. He attended schools in Bridgewater and New Milford, CT. He was the...
Nicole Gavis
Mar 8, 2016
It is with indefinable sorrow that we share the loss of our loving daughter Nicole Gavis, who died unexpectedly, March 8, 2016, surrounded by her family. Nicole was born October 30, 1987, in Manchester, CT, the daughter of Diane Boisvert of South Windham, CT, and Tom and Deb Boisvert of Lebanon, CT. Nicole was a graduate of Windham High and...
Lucien "Roger" Marchand
Mar 7, 2016
Lucien "Roger" Marchand, 83, of Willimantic, passed away March 7, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Willimantic, the son of the late Adelard "Pete" Marchand and Evangeline (Frappier) Marchand. Roger married Lillian (Pepin) Marchand on July 30,1955 at the Sacred Heart Church, Taftville, CT. He was employed at Pratt and Whitney for forty years until his retirement twenty-three...
