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Linda A. Gorgone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Peter F. Boehm

Peter F. Boehm

Oct 5, 2014

Peter Francis John Boehm, 83, of Coventry, CT died peacefully on October 5, 2014 following a lengthy respiratory illness at Windham Hospital with his wife at his bedside. He was born November 24, 1930 in Astoria, NY to the late Peter Henry and Mary (Leace) Boehm. He leaves behind his dear wife of forty two years, Marlene Smyth Boehm of...

Nancy Melissa Ramos

Nancy Melissa Ramos

Oct 1, 2014

Nancy Melissa Ramos; beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away on October 1, 2014, at the age of 34, with her family by her side. She was born on November 15, 1979, the first child of Luis Alfredo Ramos and Paulina Gutierrez. Nancy worked for Network Inc. for 15 years, helping people as an assistant manage in a group...

Cristin Busch

Cristin Busch

Oct 1, 2014

Our lovely Cristin May 3 1970-October 1, 2014 Taken into the arms of the Lord to soon leaving behind her son, Jory Carr, her Dad Ernest A. Busch, her brother Ernest G. Busch, her Mom Juli Shamback and Juli's husband Lew Shamback, and many friends. We love you Cris Memorial Service at Living Proof Church Sunday October 12, 2014 at...

Lisa Marie Cochran

Lisa Marie Cochran

Sep 28, 2014

Lisa Marie (Voorhees) Cochran, 56, of Preston, CT, formerly of Vineland, NJ, passed from this earth on September 28, 2014 to be with her heavenly father. Lisa fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born in Long Beach, CA on January 5, 1958. While living in NJ, Lisa worked in Atlantic City casinos. When she moved to...

Catherine Wade

Catherine Wade

Sep 25, 2014

Dr. Catherine Wade passed away September 25, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. She was born on December 10, 1925 to George and Lois (Congdon) Ameer in Norwalk, Connecticut. She was the oldest of three children. After graduating from Norwalk High in 1943, she attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, obtaining her bachelors and masters degrees. In the 1970s...

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