William L. Lucier
May 21, 2016
William Lucier, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 21, 2016. He was the son of Lawrence ?Cappy? and Laura (Bugbee) Lucier. Will was a graduate of Windham Tech. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge PER88, also a lifetime member of the Finn Fur and Feather Club in Chaplin, CT. He enjoyed the Rifle Range, cooking...
Evelyn R. (Gagne) Fontaine
May 16, 2016
Evelyn (Gagne) Fontaine, 87, of Columbia, CT, passed from this life on May 16, 2016, in Wakefield, RI. Evelyn was born in Norwich, CT, on September 19, 1928, daughter of Evelyn (Gadue) Gagne and Ephrine Gagne. She resided in Uncasville in her early years, then in Taftville after her marriage to Leo Fontaine, Sr. The family then moved to Columbia,...
Aubrey "Jack" Haney Jr
May 15, 2016
Aubrey Johnston ?Jack? Haney, Jr., 83, born in Hartford, CT to the late Aubrey Johnston Haney, Sr. and Jessica (McKay) Haney, died peacefully on May 15, 2016 in Windham, CT. He was preceded by his wife, Jane Lounsbury Haney; his former wife, Constance Isabel Haney; his son Douglas Aubrey Haney and sister Dorothy ?Dot? Buckingham. Jack is survived by his...
Janice (Pierce) Carney
May 14, 2016
Janice Elaine (Pierce) Carney, 84, of Lebanon, CT daughter of the late Rilla Alice (Kendall) Pierce and Clifford R. Pierce Sr., passed away at her home on May 14, 2016. She was born July 21, 1931 on Mohegan Hill and graduated from Windham H.S. in 1949. Janice married her beloved husband William on May 22, 1950. Together, on a dairy...
Vanda Joann Wilson
May 13, 2016
Vanda Joann (McIlwain) Wilson, 57, passed?away?unexpectedly Friday?morning. She was born in Willimantic Connecticut on January 13, 1959 and lived?her entire?life here.?Vanda spent her life in the service of others, both as a professional caregiver, as well as a Mother?and Nana. She was well known around Town and?loved by?many. Vanda will be truly missed.?She was predeceased by her parents,?Vadon Jasper McIlwain...
Rudolph F. Makray
May 10, 2016
Rudolph (Rudy) Makray, 88, of Ashford, Ct died peacefully surrounded by his family May 10, 2016. Rudy was born in New York City, July 11, 1927 to his parents Geza and Amelia Makray who were originally from Hungary.?The family moved to Ashford during the great depression in 1930. Rudy has lived?his life in Ashford. He is survived by his loving?wife...
Carrie S. (Lewis) Fulginiti
May 10, 2016
Carrie Fulginiti Died May 10th?2016, surrounded by her family in her home in Hebron CT. She was then reunited with her husband John Fulginiti, who died in 1995 in the New Hebron Cemetery on May 15th 2016. She was 100 years old. Carrie?s life began in Shenandoah PA. August, 27 2015. She was born to Carrie Eisenhower Lewis and Charles...
Elizabeth Ann Freeman
May 9, 2016
Elizabeth Ann Freeman better know as, ?Betty Ann?, 78 of Columbia, passed away Monday May 9, 2016 at Windham Memorial Hospital. Surrounded by her beloved friends. Betty Ann was born August 28, 1937 in Norwich CT. Daughter to George D.Freeman and Rose M. McManus Freeman, She was predeceased by her sisters Gladys M. Freeman and Frances R. Freeman. She leaves...
Lucia Faba
May 7, 2016
Lucia Faba, our beloved sister and aunt, passed away on May 7, 2016. She was born on July 19, 1949 in San Valentino, Italy. Lucia owned LaMortes newsstand for many years and later worked for Easter Seals. Lucia was very talented, and her hobbies included drawing and stained glass, she was also an avid reader. Lucia was a kind, caring,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
