Reta Mae (Brisbois) Reynolds
Dec 20, 2016
Reta M. Reynolds (Brisbois), 83, of Columbia, CT, wife of the late John H. Reynolds, passed away on December 20, 2016 at St. Joseph's Living Center. She was born December 8, 1933 in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Crosthwaite) Brisbois. Reta worked for many years at Electro Motive, and Rogers Corporation. After retiring she and her...
Rita L. (Lussier) Hawkins
Dec 17, 2016
Rita Lussier Hawkins passed into eternal peace on Saturday, December 17, 2016. She was a resident of Manchester and formerly of Mansfield, Chaplin, Columbia, Newington, Berlin, Ruskin, FL and Palmetto, FL. Born December 13, 1919 she is the daughter of the late Emile and Eva Lussier. Rita, who celebrated her 97th birthday last week with her family by her side,...
Jean B. (Brooks) Lonergan
Dec 15, 2016
Jean B. Lonergan, 92, of Dartmouth, MA, daughter of Ruth and Hubert Brooks, died December 15, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late William T. Lonergan Jr. Jean, born August 28, 1924, in Derby, CT, lived most of her life in Storrs, where she taught English and Humanities at E.O. Smith High School for more than 30 years...
Gladys V. (Kamuda) Easton
Dec 12, 2016
Gladys V. Easton, 92, of Willimantic, died peacefully December 12, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. She was born August 1, 1924 in Adams, MA, to the late Adam and Pauline (Pitras) Kamuda of Danielson, CT. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Willimantic and retired from Brand Rex Co. Gladys is survived by two sons, Mark Easton of Willimantic, and Barry Easton...
William Hamilton
Dec 11, 2016
William A. Hamilton, 46, of North Windham, beloved son of Wendy Groot, passed away suddenly at home on December 11, 2016. He was born June 12, 1970, in Manchester, CT. Bill enjoyed many things in life including, football and nice vehicles. He was a fun-loving person who enjoyed spending time with his family. Bill especially enjoyed being called "Uncky". He...
Winthrop E. Hilding
Dec 11, 2016
Winthrop Edward Hilding died Sunday December 11, 2016 in Storrs, CT at age 98. Born in Hartford on June 4, 1918 to Albert and Ethel Hilding (nee Porter), Winthrop spent his childhood on his family?s farm in Hebron. He attended a two-room schoolhouse through eighth grade and graduated from Windham High School in 1934 at age 16. In 1938 he...
Joseph Milan Kos
Dec 11, 2016
Joseph Milan ?Mike? Kos, age 90, of North Windham, CT, beloved husband of Helen Bousa Kos, passed away on December 11, 2016 at Windham Hospital. He was born in Scotland, CT, the son of the late Joseph Kos and Emily Penkava Kos. He moved from Scotland to North Windham at the age of 12 and has lived in the same...
Dorcas B. Friedrich
Dec 10, 2016
Friedrich, Dorcas (Blish), age 87, died peacefully December 10, 2016 with her daughter and caregiver by her side. She was the daughter of Lester H. Blish, Sr. and Rachel F. (Grant) Blish, born September 16, 1929 in Willimantic, CT. She was a 1947 Windham High School graduate. Dorcas assumed management of the Blish Insurance Agency in 1952 when her father...
Paul G. Macha Jr.
Dec 9, 2016
Paul Macha Jr. passed away on December 9, 2016. The family is respecting his wishes and he is being cremated. There will be no services at this time. The family will have something for him in the Spring with details to come. Paul is survived by his two brothers, Thomas and Daniel Macha Sr. and he also leaves behind three...
Mildred M. Kurdzo
Dec 9, 2016
Mildred Kurdzo, 103 of Willimantic, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2016. She was born February 28, 1913, the daughter of the late Michael and Apolonia (Wisniewski) Kurdzo. Mildred was predeceased by her sisters, Sophie (Kurdzo) Zawislak, Stella (Kurdzo) Stemmons; brothers, Stanley, John, Walter Kurdzo and Joseph Kusizot. Mildred was a lifelong resident of Willimantic, retiring from Windham Hospital in...
Helmut Traichel
Dec 8, 2016
Helmut Traichel, 73, of North Windham, CT died peacefully at home with his beloved wife at his side, December 8, 2016 after a long history of heart disease. He was born in Pudlow, Germany, January 9, 1943 to the late Gustave and Elfriede Traichel. He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1953 and became a lifelong resident...
John N. Curtis, Jr.
Dec 8, 2016
John N. Curtis Jr., 90, formerly of North Windham, CT, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Douglas Manor, with his wife at his side. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, on February 26, 1926, the son of the late John and Lulu (Ladd) Curtis. He proudly served in the United States Army from April 1944 to January...
Gerard "Tootsie" Dancosse
Dec 6, 2016
Gerard ?Tootsie?A. Dancosse, 69, of Mansfield, husband of the late Dorothy (Hosmer) Dancosse, died Tuesday December 6, 2016 at St. Mary Hospital Vitas wing. He was born July 26, 1947, the son of the late Joseph and Blanche (Vachon) Dancosse. Tootsie was very patriotic and donated to many veteran organizations. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and helped sponsor the Bent-n-Twisted...
Michael Stedman Storrs
Dec 6, 2016
Michael Stedman Storrs, 62, of Mansfield, CT, the loving husband of Stacia (Bates) Storrs, passed away surrounded by his family, December 6, 2016.?He was born July 20, 1954, son of the late Francis Wilbur Storrs and Marie Vinicka (of the Czech Republic). Mike was the original owner of ?Mikes Stand? at the Mansfield Four Corners, established in 1973.?In addition, he...
Lisa Marie Loree
Dec 5, 2016
Lisa M. Loree, age 51, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully, on Monday, December 5, 2016. She was born in Willimantic, CT, and lived in the area her whole life. Lisa was an animal lover and had a weakness for strays. She liked walking her dog in the woods and truly enjoyed nature. Often Lisa would be seen tending her gardens,...
Gloria E. (Blade) Hansen-Cox
Dec 4, 2016
Gloria E. (Blade) Hansen-Cox, 84, of Columbia, CT entered into eternal peace on December 4, 2016 after an eight-month battle with Glioblastoma. She was born August 13, 1932 in Liberty, New York; daughter of the late Gladys and Cyrus Blade. Gloria was a former resident of Glastonbury, CT moving to Columbia 39 years ago. She grew up in Liberty, NY...
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...
