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
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
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
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
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
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...
Stephen R. Higley
Jul 13, 2014
Stephen R. Higley, 70, of North Windham, passed away on July 13, 2014 at Backus Hospital in Norwich. He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Patricia Dillon Higley. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Joseph and Melanie Higley of Georgia, and three grandchildren, Breanne, Joshua, and Ryan. Stephen retired from E.O. Smith High School...
Steven G. Lizee
Jul 13, 2014
Steven G. Lizee, 54, of Windham, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away tragically as the result of a motorcycle accident on July 13th, 2014. He was born Dec. 1, 1959 in Willimantic, CT. to Raymond Lizee and the late Sally Lizee. Steven graduated from Windham Technical High School in 1978. He had an early career at Rein's...
Martin Dale Fox
Jul 13, 2014
Martin Dale Fox, MD, PhD, 67, of Storrs, CT, loving husband of 42 years, to Karla (Harbin) Fox, and beloved father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Hartford Hospital after a sudden illness. Born in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of the late Elton and Miriam (Yarmis) Fox. He attended Brandywine High School in Wilmington, Delaware,...
Dorothy Sayers
Jul 13, 2014
Dorothy (Cyr) Sayers passed away peacefully at home on July 13,2014 with her son Jim by her side. She was born in Willimantic in 1927 to Hormisdas and Alice (Tennant) Cyr. She was a lifelong resident of Willimantic and a member of St. Joseph Church. Some will remember her as a hairdresser in several local salons; others through her years...
Sandra L Pearce
Jul 10, 2014
Sandra Lynn Pearce, 65, of Manchester, passed away on July 10, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA., moving to Connecticut in 1982. She was predeceased by her father, Robert Cornish. She is survived by her mother, Helen (Younkin) Cornish. Sandy also leaves two daughters, Dawn and husband John Wood and Renee Bark, both from Georgia....
Edward Gerald Laroe Sr
Jul 9, 2014
Edward Gerald LaRoe, Sr., 92, of Ashford, left this life to be with his beloved wife Rosalie, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Born in West Boylston, MA on January 18, 1922 to the late Frank and Della LaRoe. Ed lived in Hartford as a child, and that is where he met his loving wife of 61 years. They moved to...
Margaret A Hoffman
Jul 7, 2014
Margaret A. Hoffman, 90, of Hampton, wife of the late Donald Hoffman, died Monday, July 7, 2014 at her home in the same room in which she was born. She was born April 7, 1924, the daughter of Reuben and Gertrude (Brenn) Pearl and was a lifelong resident of Hampton. She was an active member of the Hampton Congregational Church,...
Lenora "Lee" Hicks
Jul 5, 2014
Lenora (Cunningham) Hicks February 1, 1920 - July 5, 2014. Lee died peacefully holding the hand of her beloved husband of 70 years Don Hicks. Lee was born in Pearsall, Texas to Fannie Bell Cunningham and Harvey Carroll Cunningham, the oldest of 7 children. She met Donald Hicks and they married on May 21, 1944 in Kingsville, Texas. They lived...
Wesley M. Beebe
Jul 1, 2014
Wesley M. Beebe "Wes", 66, of Ashford, husband of Maureen Beebe, was born Jan. 16, 1948 and passed away July 1, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents Milton and Doris Beebe of Mansfield. He is also survived by son Scott Beebe and wife Vita of Andover; daughter Heather Mulrooney (Beebe) and wife Rebecca of Manchester; and...
Rudolph "Rudy" Makray Jr
Jun 30, 2014
Rudolph F. Makray Jr. of Ashford, passed away Monday June 30, 2014 after some health issues. He was surrounded by his family and peacefully died. Although Rudy lived most of his live in a wheelchair, he still got around. He would take his best friend "Tina" for a walk everyday visiting with friends along the way. He was able to...
Leslie Macdonald
Jun 29, 2014
The Reverend Leslie Macdonald, 79, of Windham, CT, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Leslie was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts on September 13, 1934. He was predeceased by his wife of 18 years, Audrey (DeRosia) Macdonald. He was a 1968 graduate of Boston University School of Theology. Reverend Macdonald served the Lord as a Methodist...
Mark B Stomberg
Jun 25, 2014
Mark B. Stomberg, 35, of Lisbon, formerly of Lebanon, husband of Rachel (Fortin) Stomberg, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at their home. He was born June 4, 1979 in Middletown, the son of Marie (East) Pratt of Lebanon and the late Brian Stomberg and had lived in Lebanon for many years before moving to Lisbon. He was currently the manager...
Daniel Warren Parker
Jun 24, 2014
Daniel W. Parker, beloved son, brother, husband and father, left our world and went with Jesus Christ Our Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Dan was a 23 year veteran of the Army, United States Marine Corps and Connecticut National Guard. He was also a former Connecticut Department of Correction Officer, serving over 17 years. He demanded and received as...
Alice Caisse Dunnack
Jun 24, 2014
Alice E. Dunnack, 94 of Mansfield, died on June 24th at Douglas Manor in Windham. She was the loving and caring wife of George L. Dunnack for 30 years and 35 years for Francis X. Caisse, both of whom have predeceased her. She was born in Mansfield on November 25, 1919, the youngest and surviving child of Frances and Louis...
