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Natalie Mezzomo

Natalie Mezzomo

Aug 14, 2014

Natalie Ellen Manning Mezzomo, a native Connecticut resident, passed away in her Columbia home on Thursday August 15, 2014. She was 79 years old. Natalie enjoyed music, gardening, traveling, volunteering, reading, puzzles and games. She also enjoyed spending time with her pets and family. Natalie is survived by her six daughters, five sons-in-law, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and four...

Alwina W. O'Brien

Alwina W. O'Brien

Aug 13, 2014

Alwina W. O'Brien, 98, of Columbia, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born Alwina Philomena Wittenzellner at home in Hartford on July 3, 1916 to Max and Marie (Giese) Wittenzellner. Alwina was the widow of Major Thomas M. O'Brien, Sr. who served on the Connecticut State Police from 1943 to...

George W. Danks

George W. Danks

Aug 9, 2014

George Danks, of Storrs, CT, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at St. Joseph's Living Center with his family by his side. He was born on November 30, 1932 to the late William and Caroline (Prue) Danks. He retired after more than 30 years from Northeast Utilities. He loved singing, dancing, the Boston Red Sox and the UConn Huskies. George...

Barbara Elizabeth Brown "Bobbie"

Barbara Elizabeth Brown "Bobbie"

Aug 9, 2014

Barbara Elizabeth Brown, "Bobbie", 90, of Mansfield Center, passed away on Thursday August 7th, 2014 at 10:07pm. Barbara was born in Willimantic on April 15, 1924. She was predeceased by her husband William Francis Brown who passed away on December 6, 2000. Barbara is survived by her sister Doris E. Surridge, her daughter Cheryl Chamberlain and her grandson Clint Chamberlain....

Rose Marie Fowler

Rose Marie Fowler

Aug 8, 2014

Rose Marie Mary Tremarco Fowler, 72, of Lebanon, CT - formerly of Coventry, passed to a better place on Friday, August 8 after suffering a massive stroke. She was predeceased by her parents; and brother Danton. Rosie is survived by her husband of 51 years Joseph; daughter Katherine; son Sean and his wife Kris and son DJ and his wife...

Julie Coscia

Julie Coscia

Aug 6, 2014

Julie (Champagne) Coscia of Lebanon, 74, passed away in a great calm and peace at 4:44 AM on August 6, 2014 at her residence in Lebanon with family members by her side. She was born and raised in the Waterbury-Wolcott area of Connecticut, a graduate of Wilby High School. Julie worked many years as a Dental Assistant with The Danbury...

James C. Horton

James C. Horton

Aug 6, 2014

James Horton, otherwise known as Jim, 54, of Andover, passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2014 from a short battle of pancreatic cancer. James was born in Rogersville, Tennessee on October 6, 1959. He graduated from RHAM High School class of 1978. Jim's lifelong passion was motorcycles, especially his Harley. He especially enjoyed spending weekends away with his "adoptive" family...

Ann P. Nasin

Ann P. Nasin

Jul 31, 2014

Ann P. Nasin, 95, of Windham, wife of the late Steven Nasin, died Thursday July 31, 2014 at Douglas Manor. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Minnie (Kingsley) Perkins. Ann worked for many years in the Town of Windham as a probate clerk before working in the Willimantic Building Engineer Department. She also volunteered for many years...

Marjorie R. White

Marjorie R. White

Jul 29, 2014

Marjorie R. (Devault) White, matriarch of the White Family, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at St. Joseph Living Center surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie was predeceased by her youngest son John and is survived by her husband Donald, her five children and their spouses, Dawn and Lloyd Niles, Susan and Michael Mlyniec, Cathy Whitehead,...

Stephen C. Rinn Jr

Stephen C. Rinn Jr

Jul 27, 2014

Stephen C. Rinn Jr. of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27th 2014 in Willimantic, CT at the age of 79. He was born on December 6th, 1934 in Middletown, NY. the son of Nellie Edwards and Stephen C. Rinn Sr. Stephen served in the Marine Corps for four years. He was employed at Rogers Corporation for 35 years...

Helen A. Heyke

Helen A. Heyke

Jul 25, 2014

MANSFIELD - Helen A. (Kogut) Heyke, 96, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 25, 2014, with her family by her side. Helen was born in Willimantic on April 8, 1918 to Joseph and Antonina (Wojnas) Kogut. She was also the loving wife of the late Captain Henry A. Heyke. Pilot of the...

Ronald L. Bartholomew

Ronald L. Bartholomew

Jul 24, 2014

Ronald L. Bartholomew Sr., 72 of Ashford passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Thursday July 24, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents Elton and Germain (Tellier) Bartholomew; a brother Charles and a sister Phyllis. He is survived by his son Ronald L. Bartholomew Jr. and his wife Lori of Norwich; two daughters Erika Neff and her husband Robert...

Capt. Edward W. Meyers

Capt. Edward W. Meyers

Jul 23, 2014

Captain Edward W. Meyers USNR Ret. died peacefully in his sleep July 22, 2014 at his home in Mansfield, CT. Born to Edward Theodore and Helen Hillebrecht Meyers on April 28, 1924 in Scranton, PA, Ed lived an accomplished life. Photography and the Navy were major influences in Ed's life. His high school hobby qualified him to be appointed Photographer...

Donna A Dominic

Donna A Dominic

Jul 22, 2014

Donna Ann Dominic, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at Willimantic, Connecticut on July 22, 2014 at the age of 65. Donna was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, on October 8, 1948. She went on to earn her GED the same year as her children graduated High School in 1988, and went on to become a...

Ronald L. Brochu

Ronald L. Brochu

Jul 21, 2014

Ronald Louis Brochu, 81, of Chaplin, beloved husband of Joyce (Haddad) Brochu, entered eternal life on July 21, 2014, after a valiant fight with a prolonged illness. Son of the late Louis and Rose Brochu, born in Willimantic on Sept. 11, 1932, he was a lifelong resident of Chaplin. Ron proudly and courageously served as a Paratrooper in the 82nd...

Robert Andrew Hamilton

Robert Andrew Hamilton

Jul 18, 2014

Robert "Bob" Hamilton, age 57, passed away peacefully in the rocking chair of his Franklin home early Friday morning. He had been the Director of Communications for Electric Boat for over eight years after a long and passionate career in journalism working at The Chronicle, The Day, and undertaking numerous freelance projects. He faithfully served God in his daily life,...

Levi Marc Saucier

Levi Marc Saucier

Jul 17, 2014

Levi M. Saucier, 32, of Brooklyn, formerly of Windham, died Thursday, July 17, 2014. Levi was born October 26, 1981 in Windham, the son of Debra Smith and Mark Saucier. He was devoted to his wife Ashley Yonclas-Saucier and their children Kaydence and Spencer Saucier. He was the grandson of Normand Plante and Beatrice Saucier. Levi proudly served in Iraq...

Alexander Pekarski

Alexander Pekarski

Jul 17, 2014

Alex Pekarski, 81, of Willimantic, CT passed away on July 17, 2014 after a brief illness. He was a member of the Columbia Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and had been active for over 60 years. Survivors include his wife, Doris, a brother John, two nieces and two great nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 26, 2014...

Alicia A. Norman

Alicia A. Norman

Jul 16, 2014

Alicia A. Norman, formerly of Brooklyn, CT, was born on November 25, 1986 and passed away on July 16, 2014. Alicia was a very free spirited person that always put the needs of others before her own wants or needs. Alicia had a wonderful artistic streak and a great sense of humor. One of her best attributes was her ability...

Jane H Thibault

Jane H Thibault

Jul 15, 2014

Jane H. (Sabo) Thibault, 74, of Ashford, passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2014, with her beloved Newfoundlands at her side. Jane was born in Willimantic CT on January 22, 1940 to Joseph and Julia (Baker) Sabo, and lived in Ashford all of her life. She and her husband, Ron, began Nashau-Auke Kennel in the 1960's, raising...

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