Gerald L. Major
Nov 8, 2014
Gerald (Junior) Major, 37, of Mansfield passed unexpectedly Saturday November 8th, 2014. He was born August 14th, 1977 in Rockville, CT .He grew up in Willimantic, CT. He graduated from Windham Tech and studied carpentry. Gerald worked for the Local 43 Union Carpentry since graduating in 96, and continued to for the past 19 years. He took pride in being...
Robert R. Sampson
Nov 7, 2014
Robert R. Sampson, 76, of Ashford CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday November 7, 2014. Born May 4, 1938 in Holyoke MA to parents Romeo T. and Mary Quill Sampson. He served in the Navy for 4 years and graduated from CCSU with a BS & MS. He was a teacher at Mansfield Middle School...
Everett D Cookson
Nov 7, 2014
Everett Dennis Cookson, 87, died peacefully at home in North Windham, CT November 7, 2014. He was born March 16, 1927 in Abbott, Maine to the late George W and Annie B (Knight) Cookson. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Pasqualina M (Limato), sons Christopher, Larry, Dennis and George and daughters Sue Ann and Sandra. Many grandchildren,...
Jaime Vazquez, Jr
Nov 5, 2014
Jaime Vazquez Jr. sadly passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He is survived by his two sons Andrew and Anthony Vazquez, his beautiful granddaughter Ajanae. Jaime is also survived by his parents, Ludy and Jaime Vazquez along with his siblings Jessica, Samuel, and Rebeca. Jaime Vazquez Jr. was born on September 30, 1969 in Willimantic, CT. Being a lifelong...
Hector P. Fernandez
Nov 5, 2014
Hector Pacheco Fernandez, 84, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Windham Hospital on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Hector was born on March 30, 1930 in Cailloma, Peru. He married Olga Paredes from Arequipa, Peru and together with their four children, they ventured to the United States in search of a better life. They...
Janice Kasacek
Nov 5, 2014
Janice (Manseau) Kasacek, 78, of Willington passed away on November 5, 2014. Janice was born in Willimantic on September 13, 1936 to Edmond Manseau and Antoinette Matte. She is predeceased by her brothers Phil and Don Manseau of California. Janice is survived by her son, Peter Kasacek of Coventry, daughter Pamela Young of Charlotte, North Carolina, granddaughter Jane Santavanere and...
Barbara Ann Pitcher
Nov 3, 2014
Barbara A. Pitcher, 76, of Windham, wife of the late David W. Pitcher, died Monday November 3, 2014 at Douglas Manor. She was born in the Bronx, New York to Walter and Taimi (Lantinen) Perry. Barbara worked at Stop & Shop in Willimantic, for many years before retiring. She was an avid reader, loved the Red Sox's, and was a...
Susan Arbeth Stuple
Oct 29, 2014
Susan Arbeth Stuple (Goric), of Murfreesboro, TN; formerly of Windham, CT, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the age of 64. She was predeceased by her parents Richard David Goric and Mildred Arbeth Goric; Brother David Goric and his wife Deborah. Susan is survived by her husband William Stuple; son William Chapell, daughter Jessica Chapell, step daughters Crystal...
Barbara Buckavich
Oct 26, 2014
Barbara (DiLorenzo) (Putnam) Buckavich, 78, of Columbia, beloved wife of Daniel Buckavich, passed away on Sunday (October 26, 2014), at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara went to East Hartford High School and worked in the Hartford area. Barbara moved to Coventry where she raised a beautiful family with her late husband Walter Putnam. Walter predeceased Barbara...
David P. Nass
Oct 25, 2014
David P. Nass, 61, of Storrs, made his transition from this earth on Saturday, October 25, 2014, after dealing for 9 months with complications of lung cancer. He was born in Beaver Dam, WI on August 1, 1953, the son of Beverly Nass and the late Gilbert D. Nass. He grew up in the Midwest - Iowa City and West...
Benjamin H. Gottlieb
Oct 23, 2014
Benjamin Harry Gottlieb, 82, son of the late Leopold Gottlieb and Lois Heard Gottlieb died peacefully on Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 with his beloved wife of 62 years, Jennie (Buskey) Gottlieb, by his side. Benjamin was born on August 17, 1932 in Framingham, MA, and was a long time resident of Willimantic, CT. He served in the U.S. Navy during...
Linda A. Gorgone
Oct 21, 2014
Linda A. Gorgone, born July 9, 1954 of Willimantic, CT passed away on October 21, 2014 at Windham Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was employed for the past twenty seven years by Windham Public Schools. She was a very loving and caring mother that will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Linda is survived...
Jo-Ann S. Horn
Oct 20, 2014
Jo-Ann (Salinsky) Horn, 59, Jo-Ann Horn of Willimantic passed peacefully from this earth to her eternal life on Monday October 20, 2014 at Hartford Hospital with her husband Norman and sister Karen by her side. Jo-Ann was the daughter of Stanley and Rose (Eichner) Salinsky who predeceased her. She was the beloved wife of Norman and they had over 39...
Jerald M. Doherty
Oct 20, 2014
Jerald M. Doherty, (80) husband of Constance D. Doherty (predeceased) passed away Monday, October 20th, 2014. Jerry was born on June 17, 1934 in Portland Maine, twin son of May Evelyn Doherty (Lawson) and Gordon Charles Doherty. Though no one knows for sure, it is believed Jerry may have died of a broken heart after losing his wife "Connie" (the...
Dorothy A. Maloney
Oct 20, 2014
Dorothy A. (Trefry) Maloney, 91, of Storrs, CT, died Monday October 20, 2014. Dorothy was born in Boston in 1923, the daughter of John and Florence Trefry of Dorchester, MA. Dorothy was the widow of Francis H. Maloney. She is survived by her children: Deborah Dahill and her husband, Michael, of Mattapoisett, MA., Francis H. Maloney and Laurie Cacace, of...
Melissa L. Hansen
Oct 19, 2014
Melissa Lynne "Missy" Hansen, 25, of South Windham passed away October 19, 2014. Born October 5, 1989 in Windham. Loving daughter of Lynne (Collin) and Jeffery Hansen. Melissa was a graduate of Windham High School 2007 and Brio Academy 2012. Melissa took art classes at MCC to enhance her passion of art. Melissa is survived by her parents, her brother...
Paul Herman Walencewicz
Oct 16, 2014
Paul Herman Walencewicz, 82, of Mansfield, and formerly of Willimantic, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Born January 24, 1932 in Drummondville, Quebec to the late Peter and Yvonne (Picard) Walencewicz, he moved to America in 1950. Paul served in the U. S. Army from 1953-55. He married Janice Lyon on August 20, 1955 and...
Raymond A. Giard
Oct 14, 2014
Raymond A. Giard, 73, of Quaker Hill passed away after a short illness on October 14, 2014 at New London Rehab and Care of Waterford. The son of the late Leo Giard and Florence (Morey) Higham, he was born in Norwich, Connecticut on January 22, 1941. He attended Windham Technical School and New London High School. He was a veteran...
Rulon Patrick Henderson
Oct 14, 2014
Rulon "Lonnie" Patrick Henderson, 30, of Willimantic, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at his home. Born August 19th 1984 in Hartford, he was the son of Rodney and Jean Henderson. Lonnie was a graduate of Windham High School Class of '02 and Springfield College Class of '08. A social worker, athlete, volunteer, lifeguard, son, brother, friend, and uncle, Lonnie...
Robert Olivera
Oct 13, 2014
Robert J. Olivera, 78, of Chaplin passed peacefully with his children by his side October 13, 2014. He was born in New Bedford, MA to Joseph Pacheco Reposa and Eufrazena Olivera. He always enjoyed telling stories of being a paratrooper for the Army stationed at Fort Bragg. Most of his life he was self employed as a Home Improvement Contractor...
