John William Carpenter
Feb 4, 2014
John William Carpenter, of Columbia, died Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014 at the age of 97. He was born Aug. 19, 1916 in Willington the son of the late Edwin C. and Rachel (Cleveland) Carpenter. He attended local schools and graduated from Windham High School. John worked for the State of CT Forestry Dept. for several years and then 38 years...
Alta I. Durgan
Feb 4, 2014
Alta I. Durgan (Irish) 82, of North Windham, CT formally of Coventry, CT beloved wife of Ronald E. Durgan passed away peacefully at Regency Heights of Windham on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. She was born October 8, 1931 in Sherman Maine, daughter of the late Francis Irish and Amelia Landers. She had worked at Deknatel located in Coventry for 19...
Dorothy Shaw
Feb 4, 2014
It is with great sadness that we share Dorothy Miles Shaw died at home in Mansfield on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 following a long illness. Her abounding love for others, her fierce commitment to fight for what she believed in, and the way she made each and every person that walked through her door feel welcome, will never be forgotten....
Wenceslaus Joseph Lobo
Feb 4, 2014
SCHEDULE CHANGE Wenceslaus "Wency" Joseph Lobo, 75, of Willimantic, CT, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2014. Born on December 4, 1938 in Mumbai, India, Wency attended St. Michael's High School in Mahim and later lived with his family in Bahrain. Wency loved to travel and lived in England and Germany before settling in Connecticut. Wency was predeceased by his...
Bennett "Ben" Wollman
Feb 4, 2014
Bennett I. Wollman "Ben", 83, of Willimantic, died Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014. He was born December 17, 1930 in West Hartford, the son of Gussie (Goldstein) and Sam Wollman. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Solomon. He leaves his loving wife Paula (Betters) Wollman, step children Alan Estell and his wife Joan Estell, Holly Estell and her boyfriend...
David C Stearns
Feb 4, 2014
David Clark Stearns July 16, 1950-February 4, 2014 We are deeply saddened with the news of the passing of our husband, father brother, grandad and uncle David Clark Stearns. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family members on the evening of February 4, 2014 at the age of 63. His abounding love for his family and love...
Donna May Linkkila
Feb 3, 2014
Donna May Linkkila, 75, of Chaplin, wife of Anthony Linkkila, died Monday, February 3, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. She was born January 2, 1939 in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Edward and Beatrice (Wooldridge) Godfrey and had lived in Chaplin for nearly 30 years. Prior to her retirement she was employed for many years by the Connecticut State Department of...
Warren Palmer Sr
Feb 3, 2014
Warren Palmer Sr., 79, of Willimantic, born May 18, 1934 in Andover, died at Regency Heights in Willimantic on Monday, February 3rd 2014 after a long illness. Warren was often remembered as a Sargent with the Willimantic Police Department where he worked for 26 years, often aiding in investigations with the Connecticut State Police and other agencies. After his retirement,...
Katherine Elliott
Feb 1, 2014
Katherine Elliott, beloved wife of Maurice Elliott of Mansfield, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014. She was born at home in Lebanon, CT, daughter of the late Frederick and Michelena "Lena" (Beilious) Kozin. She was predeceased by all of her seven siblings. Residing in Mansfield nearly all her life, married to "Moe" for over 62 years, they...
Florence Ella Messier
Jan 31, 2014
Funeral service schedule change. Florence Ella (Rychling) Messier, 86, of Coventry, died Friday, January 31, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. She was born June 2, 1927 in Putnam, CT, the daughter of the late Stephen and Florence (Kennerson) Rychling. Florence and her parents moved to Coventry CT, in 1930 and she remained in the Coventry area for the remainder of her...
Rena J. Quintana
Jan 29, 2014
Rena J. (Giuliari) Quintana, 91, of Chaplin, was lifted into heaven on the wings of angels on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Born March 18, 1922 to Angelo and Angelina Giuliari in Italy, she came to the United States through Ellis Island in 1929 and she and her family settled in Barre, VT. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School...
George A. Bacon
Jan 29, 2014
George Arthur Bacon, 79, of Willimantic, husband of Helen (Williams) Bacon, passed away Jan. 29, 2014 at home with his wife at his side. He was born in Willimantic on Aug. 22, 1934 the son of the late Edmond J. and Yvonne (Bergevin) Bacon. George attended St. Mary School and Windham High School and retired from The Chronicle after 30...
Rita C. Patry
Jan 29, 2014
Rita C. Patry, died peacefully on January 29, 2014 at the age of 95. She was born in East Angus, Province of Quebec, Canada on January 12, 1919, daughter of Albert and Albina Blanchard. She traveled to Jewett City at the age of five, along with her family. As a young women, she worked in the Aspinook Mills in Jewett...
Henry E. Schone
Jan 27, 2014
Henry Edward Schone, 87, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away peacefully on January 27, 2014. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 18, 1926 to the late Edward G. and Catherine Peters Schone. Henry was educated in Brooklyn, NY and Stamford, CT and later graduated from Morse Business School. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy...
Lucy Santa Lucia Handfield
Jan 25, 2014
Lucy S. Handfield age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Her passing followed a brief hospital stay and she remained adventurous until the end believing in the motto "staying active was the key to a long life". Her goal...
Edward Bella Soltesz Sr
Jan 24, 2014
We are deeply saddened with the news of the passing of our husband, father and grandfather, Edward B Soltesz Sr. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on the afternoon of January 24, 2014 at the age of 87 in Windham Hospital. Edward leaves behind his loving wife, Claire, two children, Edward Jr. of Storrs-Mansfield, CT and Linda of...
Michael Francis Juras
Jan 23, 2014
Michael F. Juras, 66, of Columbia, CT passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Hartford Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Willimantic on December 10, 1947 to Frank J. Juras and Mary (Lusko) Juras, he grew up in Willimantic attending local schools. Mike went on to attend the University of Connecticut where he received a Bachelor...
Norma J. Martineau
Jan 22, 2014
Norma Jean Martineau, 67, of Willimantic, daughter of the late Norman and Everill Nason, died peacefully at her home on January 22, 2014 surrounded by her family. She enjoyed playing cards, arts and crafts and her home in which she took pride in and resided for 30 years. She loved to laugh, her smile was infectious and everyone she met...
Anna Mary Bart
Jan 22, 2014
Anna Mary Bart, 97, of Windham, formerly of Colchester, died January 22, 2014 at her home. She was born December 24, 1916. Anna was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, John Joseph Bart II and two sons, Richard A. Lapenta and John Joseph Bart III. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia A. Bart of Cheyenne, WY and Joan...
Patricia "Bonnie" Hussey
Jan 21, 2014
Patricia A "Bonnie" Hussey, 73, of Mansfield Center, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at St Joseph's Living Center following a brief illness. There will be a small service at her home in the near future. She is survived by a brother Roger, nephew Nathaniel and niece Kaari. Strong of mind and opinion, fierce of loyalty and love, and devoted to...
