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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...
Marjorie Dora Carpenter
Oct 12, 2014
Marjorie Dora (Pilcher) Carpenter, 98, passed away on October 12, 2014 at her home in Columbia. She was born in Stamford, Connecticut on December 13, 1915 to the late Horace R. Pilcher and Daisy E. Pilcher. She was predeceased by her sister Daisy M. Pilcher. She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Carpenter and mother of the...
Joan Currier
Oct 12, 2014
Joan Currier, 76, formerly of Chaplin, died Sunday October 12, 2014 at Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford, CT. She was the daughter of the late Alexander and Matilda (Wilt) Crane. Joan attended Buckley High School in Hartford and received her GED at a later date. She also received an Associate Degree from Quinebaug Valley Community College and was employed as...
Marianne Morascini
Oct 10, 2014
Marianne Morascini, 49, beloved daughter of Anthony A. Morascini and Jeanne Hochberg Morascini, passed from this earth to her eternal life on Friday, October 10, 2014 in New Haven, CT. Her bright smile, loving spirit and perennially optimistic outlook touched everyone who knew her. She had courageously endured a long illness. And now is at peace. Marianne was predeceased by...
Barbara Perry
Oct 9, 2014
Barbara J. (Sammond) Perry, 83, of Mansfield, died on Thursday October 9, 2014, surrounded by her children. She was born on June 6, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Harry and Alice (Cox) Sammond. She grew up in Malverne, New York and lived on Long Island most of her life, raising her family in Westbury and Stony Brook...
Arlene Paquette
Oct 7, 2014
Arlene M. Paquette, 83, of Coventry, passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2014 at home surrounded by all her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Edward Stelzer Franz and Mary Francis Koval. She was the beloved wife of the late George "Frenchy" Paquette and a lifelong friend, Richard Breen, who predeceased her. She leaves behind two daughters,...
Denise J. Chamberlain
Oct 7, 2014
Denise J. (Deloge) Chamberlain, 80, of Willimantic, passed away October 7, 2014, at Windham Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Peter J. Chamberlain. Denise was born in Plainfield December 12, 1933. A lifelong resident of the Willimantic area, Denise worked in the Grandmother Program at Sweeney School for a number of years and enjoyed her time...
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