Jean Manter
Nov 20, 2014
Jean C. Manter, born this day in 1918 in Willimantic CT, passed away peacefully at home in Storrs on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents William S. and Blanche Whitney Congdon; and her beloved husband Stanley P. Manter. Jean is survived by her son Jerauld W. Manter and his wife Michele Ouellette of Boise...
Janice Wood
Nov 19, 2014
Janice A. (Baltronis) Wood, 66, of Stafford Springs, beloved wife of Robert N. Wood, Jr, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Janice and Robert were married in 1968. Janice especially enjoyed nature, knitting, working with her computers and her cat Keylow. Janice is predeceased by her brother Robert Baltronis. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert;...
Karl Hammarstrom
Nov 18, 2014
Karl Hammarstrom (March 16, 1918 to November 18, 2014) Karl Hammarstrom, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born in Sweden, the son of Gustave Hammarstrom and Ebba Lundin-Hammarstrom. He leaves behind his wife, Alyce of 64 years and was predeceased by their son, Jay Hammarstrom. He also leaves two daughters; Karen Hammarstrom of Florida, Nancy Hammarstrom...
Amerigo Farina
Nov 17, 2014
Amerigo Farina, (known to friends as "Mig"), passed peacefully into eternal life on November 17, 2014. Mig was born on September 1, 1927 in Fontanado, Italy. He lived most of his life in Storrs Connecticut, but enjoyed his last years in a beautiful riverside cottage in Preston Connecticut, He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Katharine Alling Farina, his son...
Arthur Charles Welles
Nov 15, 2014
Arthur Charles Welles, 94, of Mansfield CT, beloved husband of Adele (Costa) Welles passed away on November 15,2014. HE was born on June 15, 1920 in Hartford CT, son of the late Arthur H. and Marjorie (Allen) Welles. He lived most of his life in the Hartford area before retiring to Cape Cod. He moved back to Ct to be...
Leonard W. Duda
Nov 14, 2014
Leonard (Len) W. Duda Sr. died peacefully on November 14, 2014 at his home at The Creamery Brook Retirement Community in Brooklyn, CT. Leonard was born on July 6, 1923 to Walter and Mary Duda in Norwalk, CT. He was predeceased by his wife Doris of 60+ years, brothers Michael D'adonna and Samuel Duda. He is survived by his two...
Thomas J. Jambeck
Nov 14, 2014
Thomas J. Jambeck, 78, of Storrs, retired and longtime University of Connecticut professor and director of Medieval Studies, died November 14, 2014. Born October 17, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Elmer J. and Valeria (Bischoff) Jambeck, he was proud of his Minnesota roots and his Finnish heritage. He earned his bachelor's degree from St. John's University and his...
Frederick E. Dauser Jr
Nov 8, 2014
Frederick E. Dauser Jr., 71, of Tolland, beloved husband of Kate McLaughlin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, November 8, 2014, while serving communion to Juniper Hill residents, or, as he liked to call them, "his ladies." Fred was a member of and Eucharistic Minister at St. Thomas Aquinas parish in Storrs and served as Grand Knight of The Knights...
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...
