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Porfirio Pacheco

Porfirio Pacheco

Apr 13, 2024

Porfirio Pacheco Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Porfirio Pacheco. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Porfirio Pacheco, please visit our floral store. Read More

Jane Ann (Kissel) Lewis

Jane Ann (Kissel) Lewis

Apr 12, 2024

Jane Lewis Obituary Jane Ann Lewis, 94, of Storrs, CT, passed away on April 12, 2024. She was born in Winston Salem, NC, and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Georgia (Bloor) Kissel. She went to the University of Wisconsin, Madison majoring in art, and was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Jane was a lover of...

Maurice Patrick Moriarty

Maurice Patrick Moriarty

Apr 11, 2024

Maurice Moriarty Obituary Maurice Patrick Moriarty was born on July 16,1944 and passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, with his family by his side. He is survived by his deeply-loved wife of 54 years, Ellen M. Moriarty. He would reminisce how he was “struck by her beauty and exuberance” upon seeing her for the first time performing the Mexican hat...

William P. Kenney Jr.

William P. Kenney Jr.

Apr 11, 2024

William Kenney Jr. Obituary William “Billy” P. Kenney, Jr., 58, of Canterbury, CT passed away on April 11, 2024. He was born in Groton, CT, the son of Dona (Morrison Chase) Kenney and the late William P. Kenney, Sr. He enjoyed long peaceful walks. William had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. Billy is survived by...

Julia Mary Ursula (Dunn) Barstow

Julia Mary Ursula (Dunn) Barstow

Apr 9, 2024

Julia Barstow Obituary We are sorry to share that Julia “Jo” Barstow left us on April 9, 2024, at home in Mansfield, on a beautiful sunny afternoon. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Allen, along with children Richard (& Peggy) of Marlborough, CT, Alix (& Michael) Fedoruk of Dummerston, VT, and Denise (& Alan) ofSucé-sur-Erdre, France. She was...

Ryan David Aubrey

Ryan David Aubrey

Apr 7, 2024

Ryan Aubrey Obituary Ryan David Aubrey, affectionately known as Ryan to all who knew him, passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 45, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 22, 1978, in Windham, Connecticut, Ryan’s life was one marked by dedication, kindness, and a loving spirit that touched everyone he encountered. Ryan’s early years...

Theodore "Teddy" Hawes

Theodore "Teddy" Hawes

Apr 7, 2024

Theodore Hawes Obituary Theodore (“Teddy”) Hawes, 40, of Manchester passed away on April 7, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. He was born on July 25,1983 in Hartford, to David Hawes and the late Patrice (Tavernier) Hawes. He graduated from Windham High School in 2002. He moved from Windham to Manchester in 2009, where he resided for 15 years. He enjoyed country...

Kimberly Sprague

Kimberly Sprague

Apr 7, 2024

Kimberly Sprague Obituary Kimberly "Kim" Sprague, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. Born on February 12, 1951, at the Chelsea Naval Base. Raised by his mother Eva and Grandma Colburn he spent his early childhood on Grandma’s farm in Hampton, CT. When he was 9 Eva married Saverio...

Ingrid Faith (Larsen) Hanka

Ingrid Faith (Larsen) Hanka

Apr 6, 2024

Ingrid Hanka Obituary Ingrid Faith Larsen Hanka, 50, passed away at her home surrounded by her boys. Beloved wife and mother of two. Daughter and youngest of four children of Theresa Coyle Larsen and Lambert Larsen. Ingrid leaves behind her Husband Erik Hanka, Her sons Scott Hanka and Noah Hanka, Sisters Cecile Larsen, Karen Larsen Hawes, and Dawn Larsen. Ingrid...

Dawn M. Littell

Dawn M. Littell

Apr 4, 2024

Dawn Littell Obituary Dawn Marie Littell, 65, of Ashford, Connecticut passed away on April 4, 2024. She was born on November 20, 1958 in Derby, Connecticut to the late Carol M. Woodworth and Richard C. Marino. However, her true lifelong father, Richard A. Littell, provided her with a boundless well of love the moment he welcomed her into his heart....

Gregory C. Frantz

Gregory C. Frantz

Apr 3, 2024

Gregory Frantz Obituary Gregory C. Frantz, 76, beloved husband of Patricia Frantz, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, in Manchester, Connecticut.  Born on September 14, 1947, in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Gregory was the son of Clayton and Anne Frantz.  He was a devoted husband, loving father, and doting grandfather. Gregory graduated from the University of Texas, moving to Storrs, Connecticut...

Margaret Elaine (Easton) Paulson

Margaret Elaine (Easton) Paulson

Mar 31, 2024

Margaret Paulson Obituary Margaret Elaine Paulson (Easton), 80, of Greenfield, MA, passed away on March 31, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1943, in Willimantic, CT, to the late Kenneth Easton and Bertha (Tranka) West, and lovingly raised by Roger West. Margaret's early years were spent in Hadley, Massachusetts, on the Hartsbrook Family Farm along with her twelve siblings....

Sharon "Sherry" B. (Rood) Lussier

Sharon "Sherry" B. (Rood) Lussier

Mar 29, 2024

Sharon "Sherry" Lussier Obituary Sharon “Sherry” Beverly Lussier, 80, a lifelong resident of Willimantic, CT, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on March 29, 2024. She was born in Willimantic, daughter of the late Francis E. and Helen C.  Rood. She is survived by her four children: Andrew, JoAnne, Craig, and Paige and 12 grandchildren: Andy, Matthew, Jared,...

Evelyn Z. (Zemina) Budzinski

Evelyn Z. (Zemina) Budzinski

Mar 27, 2024

Evelyn Budzinski Obituary Evelyn Z. Budzinski, 97, passed away at home in Mansfield on March 27, 2024. She was born on May 22, 1926, in Hamden, Connecticut, the daughter of Mary (Cavar) and William Zemina.  She was a woman of remarkable spirit and grace who was fiercely independent and touched the lives of all who knew her. Evelyn worked for...

Richard C. Gaynor

Richard C. Gaynor

Mar 27, 2024

Richard Gaynor Obituary Richard C. Gaynor, known affectionately as “Dickie” to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, in Storrs, Connecticut. Born on June 12, 1935, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, Dickie was the son of the late Alan and Leah Gaynor. He was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and proud great-grandfather. He shared 63 years...

Robert "Bob" A. Senkbeil

Robert "Bob" A. Senkbeil

Mar 26, 2024

Robert "Bob" Senkbeil Obituary Robert "Bob" A. Senkbeil, 74, currently of Columbia, CT passed away on March 26, 2024, at Hartford Hospital with his family at his side. Born in Manchester, CT on January 3, 1950, the son of the late Charles Oliver and Antoinette (Schiavetti) Senkbeil. Bob grew up in Hebron and graduated from RHAM High School in 1968,...

Arthur Steele

Arthur Steele

Mar 22, 2024

Arthur Steele Obituary It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Steele, 75, of Scotland, CT. He passed away unexpectedly at home on March 22nd, 2024. Arthur was born on May 22nd, 1948, in New York City and raised in East Hartford, CT. He was predeceased by his father Archie C. Steele; mother, Martha McAuliffe; and brother,...

Michael Paul Carroll

Michael Paul Carroll

Mar 20, 2024

Michael Carroll Obituary Michael Paul Carroll, born on May 23, 1952, in Hartford, peacefully passed away in his home on March 20, 2024. He was reunited in death with his beloved wife and soul mate, Sarah Carroll, as well as his parents, Paul and Bertha Carroll, and his sisters, Kathleen Roncaioli and Jennifer Carroll. Michael is survived by his sister...

John E. Handfield

John E. Handfield

Mar 19, 2024

John Handfield Obituary John E. Handfield, 73, of Andover passed away March 19, 2024. He was born July 29, 1950, to Francis and Thelma (Chamberlain) Handfield. John grew up in Franklin with his seven brothers and sisters, graduating from Norwich Free Academy in 1968. He worked at Pratt & Whitney for many years as a package designer before moving on...

Guenther Otto Stever

Guenther Otto Stever

Mar 16, 2024

Guenther Stever Obituary Guenther Otto Stever, affectionately known as Opa, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on May 24, 1937, in Hamburg, Germany, to the late Otto and Martha Stever. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Barbara, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and adventure for...

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