Glenn "Gypper" Rogers
Jan 6, 2016
Glenn (Gypper) Rogers, of North Windham, passed away peacefully at his home after a long valiant battle with cancer. Gypper loved his family, his friends, and his country. He served in the United States Air Force for seven years; most of those serving as a crew chief working on B52 bombers. Gypper retired from the motor pool at the University...
Charles "Charlie" H. Thorpe
Jan 6, 2016
Charles (Charlie) Howard Thorpe, 75, of Colchester, CT passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 6, 2016. Born in New London on May 16, 1940, to Howard and Helen Thorpe, Charlie grew up in Montville and married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Still in 1961. They would have celebrated their 55th anniversary this year. As a young married...
Hazel P. Foster
Jan 3, 2016
Hazel Potter Foster, 91, of Windham, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, January 3, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, C. Kirk Foster, who she met while working at Electro Motive Co. She was a lifelong resident of Windham and a member of the Windham Center Congregational Church for over 75 years....
Elza Kozlovskis
Jan 2, 2016
Elza (Morbergs) Kozlovskis, of Willimantic, our beloved mother, grandmother (Oma, as she was best known by) and great-grandmother, left her earthly family on January 2, 2016 one week shy of her 96th birthday. She was born in Jelgava, Latvia on January 9, 1920 to the late Fricis and Emilija (Grasmanis) Morbergs. She was married to Victor Kozlovskis for 44 years...
Samuel "Bob" R. Samson, Sr
Jan 1, 2016
Samuel "Bob" Robert Samson Sr., 60, of Willimantic, CT, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born July 20, 1955 to the late Armand & Luella Samson and lived in Willimantic most of his life. Bob was predeceased by a grandson Kristian Adamo and four brothers. He is survived by his wife Barbara...
Thomas "Tom" E. Hartmayer
Jan 1, 2016
Thomas Edward Hartmayer passed away suddenly in Willimantic, Connecticut on January 1, 2016. He was 64 years old. He was born on April 15, 1951 in Westport, Connecticut, the first born to Edward and Jean Hartmayer, he was the oldest of six children: Elizabeth, Jan, Peter, Michael and John. A talented student, Tom attended Fairfield College Preparatory School and the...
Lois B. Potter
Dec 31, 2015
Lois B. Potter of Willimantic, wife of the late Russell F. Potter, Sr., passed away on December 31, 2015. She was born in Willimantic on March 18, 1918, the youngest child of Lewis S. and Eva M. Babcock. She was a graduate of Windham High School. In her long working life, she was a valued bookkeeper for a local car...
Maria T. Morizio-Flaherty
Dec 29, 2015
Maria Teresa Morizio- Flaherty departed this life on Tuesday December 29, 2015 in the loving presence of her family and friends. She made this world a kinder, happier place, having blessed us with her devotion, caring, wisdom, and generosity. Maria was strong-willed and full of life in all she did. She loved her family and friends deeply and wanted the...
Esther Gervais
Dec 27, 2015
Esther (D'Amour) Gervais,92. passed away on Sunday, December 27th, at Douglas Manor, in Windham Center. She was born in Willimantic, and lived there, as well as North Windham, and in Windham Center for the last 48 years. She is survived by three sons, Roderick of Charlton, MA, Adrian of Middletown, and Gerald and his wife, Dale, of Columbia; one daughter,...
Leslie W. Trainor
Dec 26, 2015
Leslie William Trainor, 63, of South Windham, CT, passed away suddenly at home on December 26, 2015. Leslie graduated from E.O. Smith, served in the U.S. Navy, and was a long-time employee at Electric Boat, Groton, CT. Leslie was predeceased by his father, Frank Trainor, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Trainor of Mansfield, CT, and his brother...
Francis J. Duff
Dec 25, 2015
Francis Joseph Duff, age 80, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015. Born in Norwich, Connecticut on December 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Mary Veronica Moreland Duff and John Charles Duff. Frank graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1952 and was proud of the fact that he was an Eagle Scout. After high school, he went into...
James "Jimmy" Moriarty
Dec 24, 2015
James "Jimmy" Moriarty, of Andover, CT passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015, Christmas Eve, after several years of battling multiple health issues. He was a highly skilled communicator able to carry on an interesting conversation up until his last day. Jimmy was born in Dingle County Kerry Ireland on December 2, 1930, the youngest of ten to John J....
George R. Brennan
Dec 23, 2015
George R. Brennan, of Lebanon, CT, passed away on December 23, 2015 after a brief, sudden illness. George was born on July 29, 1934 in Waterbury, CT. He was the son of the late Ralph and Anastasia (Yuskas) Brennan. George served two years in the United States Army, earning the rank of corporal. After his military service, he received a...
John Henry Hayes, Jr
Dec 23, 2015
John Henry Hayes Jr., 72, of Naples, FL passed away December 23, 2015. He was born to John Sr. and Nora (O'Callaghan) Hayes in Manhattan, NY on May 10, 1943. John graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School, and received an Associate's degree from Pace University. After high school, John proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam...
Edward Nowak
Dec 22, 2015
Edward (Ereshena) Nowak, 85, of Mansfield, CT passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital, December 22, 2015, after a long illness. He was previously a longtime resident of Windham Center, CT for over 40 years. Ed was born on November 23, 1930 in Mansfield Center, CT birth son of Theodore and Fructa Ereshena. He was adopted at age 5 by...
Edwin E. Welch
Dec 19, 2015
Edwin Eugene Welch, 75, of Columbia, CT passed from this life on Saturday, December 19, 2015 from medical complications. He was born November 21, 1940 in Auburn, Maine to Edward and Emily Barrett Welch. Ed graduated from Edward Little High, Auburn, Maine in 1959. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1961. He worked for the US Post...
Irene V. Cichon
Dec 17, 2015
Irene V. (Josefowicz) Cichon, 94, of Willimantic, CT, beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Cichon passed away peacefully Thursday Dec. 17, 2015. She was born on Oct. 8, 1921 in Willimantic, daughter of Anthony and Sophie Josefowicz. Irene was employed by Electro Motive Manufacturing Co., Windham Town Hall and later in her life by The Lewis Insurance Agency. She...
Maurice Elliott
Dec 17, 2015
Maurice W. Elliott, of Mansfield, CT died peacefully on December 17, 2015. Moe was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He lived a long and happy life with his wife Katherine, who predeceased him on February 1, 2014. Moe enjoyed a simple life. He loved his family and the home that he built together with his...
Edward "Windy Wendus
Dec 16, 2015
Edward (Windy) Wendus, 90, of Columbia, CT passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 with family at his side. Edward is a veteran of WWII, landing on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, going ashore on day 2 with the Second Armored Division. He was awarded 5 major battle stars, including the Bronze Star, from the Battle of the Bulge....
Jeanne Mott
Dec 15, 2015
Jeanne Mott, of Ashford, CT died December 15, 2015. She was born June 6, 1925, the daughter of Harry MacWay, and Eugenie Nollet MacWay. Jeanne was one of 10 children. Jeanne went to work early in life having to help her mother support the family after her father's unexpected death. Jeanne then worked for years for Electric Motive in Willimantic...
