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Anthony S. Kilgus
Sep 6, 2015
Anthony (Tony) S. Kilgus, 39-year-old son of Frederick and Elaine Kilgus of Mansfield, CT passed away on September 6, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital, after developing a serious medical condition. Along with his parents he leaves behind his brother Thomas Kilgus, sister-in-law Jill and their children, Olivia and Aiden, of Manchester, CT. He also leaves behind his maternal grandmother,...
Kara M. Grillo
Sep 5, 2015
Our hearts were broken on Saturday, September 5, 2015 when Kara's angels came to carry her home, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, after an illness of one day. Kara Melissa Grillo, 36, of Windham, CT. was born on September 29, 1978, in Nashua, New Hampshire, the only child of Robert and Rebecca (Crosby) Grillo. Instead of saints, her birthday...
Theodore A. Harrington
Sep 5, 2015
Theodore Albert Harrington, 69, of Willimantic, CT passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born in Willimantic, March 18, 1946, son of the late Albert and Rita (Dubois) Harrington. Theodore graduated Valedictorian from Windham Tech in 1964, and was associated for many years with the local Little League. He is survived by his two brothers, Tom and his wife Sue, of...
George "Bill" William Tabor Iii
Sep 4, 2015
George "Bill" William Tabor III, 73, of Hebron, CT cherished husband of Marion (Burdick) Tabor, passed away at home on Friday, September 4, 2015 in the presence of his loving family. Born July 20, 1942 in Lisbon Falls, ME and growing up in Manchester, CT, Bill served in the Army Reserves and worked in the advertising industry for over 30...
Debora Anderson
Sep 1, 2015
Debora Anderson (Tra-La-La the Clown) of Willimantic, CT lost her battle with cancer on September 1, 2015. She is survived by three daughters Randirai Grant, Adia Grant and BenAC. Barrows. In her life Debora was a mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was a proud member of the Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311 and was an avid bingo goer....
Elvin P. Betancourt
Aug 30, 2015
Elvin "El Pavo" Betancourt, 68, of Willimantic, died Sunday August 30, 2015 at Vanderman Place. He was born in Puerto Rico, the son of Ramon Pagan and Josefa Betancourt. Elvin volunteer for many years at the Soup Kitchen in Willimantic. He is survived by seven brothers Ramon Pagan, Benjamin Pagan, Jorge L. Pagan, Rafael A. Pagan, Edwin M. Pagan, Frankie...
Joan S. Dempsey
Aug 30, 2015
Joan Stapleton Dempsey, 82, of Lebanon, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on August 30, 2015. She was born April 15, 1933 to Fred and Eulilla Stapleton in Greenville, SC. Joan was a graduate of Victory Bible College. She retired after 20 years from Dining Services at UConn, happily being a "mom away from home" for many students....
Roland D. Eaton
Aug 29, 2015
Roland Dunham Eaton passed away peacefully August 29, 2015 in Stockton, CA. He left this world to be in a better place, free from pain to walk with the angels, and be with his wife Mary-Ann Eaton who preceded him in death in 2000. The only child of James T. Eaton and Lillian Dunham, he was born September 9, 1925...
Richard B. Hobby
Aug 29, 2015
Richard B. Hobby, 96, of Mansfield, died Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the son of the late George and Florence (Burhoe) Hobby. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Mansfield Center. Richard worked for 30 years at UCONN in the food service department before he retired. He also...
Maurice E. Pelletier
Aug 26, 2015
Maurice Edward Pelletier, 83, of Willimantic, CT passed away unexpectedly at Windham Hospital, August 26, 2015. He was the very beloved and devoted husband of 63 years to Annette (Toussaint) Pelletier, who survives him. "Moe" was an exceptional son, husband, father, grandfather and "Pepere" who lovingly put his family's needs first, throughout his life. A kind, good hearted man with...
Ethel Schroeder Anthes
Aug 25, 2015
Ethel Schroeder Anthes, 89, of Windham, CT, formerly of Mamaroneck, NY, beloved wife of the late Charles William Anthes, died August 25, 2015 in Windham, CT. She was born on November 17, 1925 in Port Chester, NY, the daughter of the late John F.M. Schroeder and Dorothea (Stroh) Schroeder. Ethel was active at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Mamaroneck, NY, St....
Robert C. Lawrence
Aug 25, 2015
Robert (Bob) Clark Lawrence passed away after a period of extended illness on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Storrs, CT, where he spent many happy years. Bob was born in Orange, New Jersey on February 24, 1926 to Meredith F. and Virginia C. Lawrence. Bob was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII....
Tobias Schwartz
Aug 25, 2015
Tobias "Teddy" Schwartz age 86. Beloved husband of the late Helen nee Silverstein. Dear father of Daniel (Charla), Elissa (Woody) Giessmann and Philip (Tamara). Loving grandfather of Rachel, Ilyana, Toby and Hannah Schwartz and Jacob Giessmann. Compassionate friend and comrade to many. Service Thursday 12PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road) Skokie, IL. Interment in...
Peter George Plante
Aug 22, 2015
Peter G. Plante III of Mansfield Center, CT died on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Hartford Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1948 in Bridgeport CT. He graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School in Fairfield CT. He attended the University of Connecticut where he was a wide receiver for the Uconn Huskies Football team. He graduated with a...
Margaret L. O'Neill
Aug 22, 2015
Margaret Louise (Bodine) O'Neill passed away on August 22, 2015, at The Card Home in Willimantic, Connecticut after a brief illness. Margaret was born December 28, 1923, in Bellows Falls, Vermont to the late Clarence and Marjorie (Hunt) Bodine. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert MichaelO'Neill. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Marion Jette and Doris Tatro. Margaret...
Michael P. Jolie
Aug 20, 2015
Michael P. Jolie of Columbia, CT passed away peacefully at home August 20, 2015, after a brief battle with leukemia. Michael was born to Raymond and Gloria (Fryer) Jolie, June 29, 1956 in Willimantic, CT. He attended Windham High School and Windham Tech. Michael worked in all phases of construction and was very good at what he did, a jack...
Douglas Daring
Aug 19, 2015
Douglas Daring, 84, of Manchester, CT passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Douglas' wife Barbara predeceased him last March. He is survived by his sons Gordon of Manchester and Brian of New Britain, and two grandsons Eric and Robert. Douglas was employed as a machinist for General Electric while pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Albany. Upon...
Judge Terence Anthony Sullivan
Aug 18, 2015
Judge Terence Anthony Sullivan, 77, of Willington, passed away on August 18, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Terence (Terry) leaves his wife of fifty-four years, Mary (Dolan) Sullivan, sons Michael Sullivan, Dr. John Sullivan, and daughter Maureen Sullivan, as well as his five grandchildren Nora, Ethan, Emma, Lukas, and Ellen. Further, Terry leaves his sister Deborah (Sullivan) Fitzgerald and brother...
John Donald Haloburdo
Aug 17, 2015
John D. Haloburdo, 94, of Willimantic passed away on August 17, 2015 in Vanderman Place. He is survived by his sons Mark Haloburdo and his wife Pat, of North Carolina and Arthur Haloburdo and his wife Barbara, of Coventry. John lived his life quietly and was very family oriented. He enjoyed needle work with a passion and was an avid...
Florentina Alvarez-Ramos
Aug 16, 2015
Florentina Alvarez Ramos, 86, of Willimantic, CT was taken by the lord on Sunday, August 16, 2015 after a long illness. Florentina was born on January 3, 1929 in Moca, PR. She was the daughter of Silvestra Morales Ramos and Viviano Ramos both of Moca, PR. Florentina had one deceased son Julio Caesar Ramos and is survived by her seven...
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