Theodore "Ted" Stearns
Sep 29, 2013
Theodore "Ted" Stearns, age 91, of South Windham passed away early Sunday, September 29, 2013, at Douglas Manor in Windham Center, with his beloved son, John Albert, by his side. He was born August 5, 1922, in Mansfield to the late Alice (James) and Robert E. Stearns where he grew up on their Mountain Dairy farm. He attended the one...
Ruby E. Dione
Sep 29, 2013
Ruby "Frankie" (Russ) Dione, 91, beloved wife for 62 years to the late Richard N. Dione, entered eternal rest on Sunday September 29, 2013 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, where she received loving and attentive care. Ruby was born in London, England, where she attended the Lyham Road School and won the Peek Prize. As a young woman,...
Gerda A.A. Jung
Sep 28, 2013
Gerda A. A. Jung, 89, of Chaplin died Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Windham. She was born December 13, 1923 in Germany, the daughter of Emil and Auguste (Quaschny) Wohlfarth and came to the United States in 1963. She had lived in Lebanon for 20 years before moving to Chaplin in 1983. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed...
Thomas A. Rizzi
Sep 28, 2013
Thomas A. Rizzi of Windham, CT passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Windham Hospital. The eldest son of Anthony V. & Norma A. (Reffelt) Rizzi, he was born in Jamaica, NY on January 29, 1942. He grew up in Garden City, NY and was a graduate of St. John's University. Tom worked in the music industry as a...
James Edward Connell
Sep 24, 2013
On Tuesday September 24, 2013 at 4:35pm, God requested an angel and Fire Captain James Edward Connell was called to heaven. He was born on April 15, 1939 to Joseph and Agnes Connell and lived his life serving and helping others. Jim died peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side, holding his hands. He was greeted in heaven...
Dorothy E. Depray
Sep 24, 2013
Dorothy Evelyn Depray, 86, of Storrs, CT, beloved wife of the late Robert Francis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born to the late Edward and Nora Daly, March 7, 1927, in Springfield Massachusetts. After raising her family in Tarriffville, CT, Dorothy and Robert moved to North Carolina where...
Gina B. Herbert
Sep 23, 2013
Gina Bruschi Herbert, New Hampshire's first Italian War Bride, died on Sept. 23, 2013. She was born on November 23, 1921 in Rome, Italy to Carlo and Alessandrina Bruschi, one of 6 girls. She was the widow of Robert W. Herbert, Sr. whom she married in Rome during WWII. They enjoyed 65 years together and raised 3 children who mourn...
Lawrence "Larry" Mooney
Sep 21, 2013
Lawrence "Larry" James Mooney, 77, of Storrs, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 21, 2013. He was born in Greenfield, MA on August 26, 1936 the son of the late James J. and Dorothy (Atkins) Mooney. Larry was a lifelong masonry contractor from Windham Center. He went to work for a mason in Warren, MA after graduating from...
Constance V. Pate
Sep 21, 2013
Constance V. Pate of Willimantic passed away September 21, 2013, alert, responsive and feisty to the very end! Born May 7, 1919, the daughter of Lucy and James Mazzola, Connie was a 1937 graduate of Windham High School, and was employed at Pratt & Whitney, the Electro Motive Company and Saga Food Service. She was a lifelong communicant of St....
Frederick Allen Surridge
Sep 17, 2013
Frederick Allen Surridge, 61, of Scotland, formerly of Chaplin and Bolton, Connecticut, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at his home. He was born December 27, 1951 in Willimantic, Connecticut. Allen had a warm, caring, giving heart, and genuinely loved his family and friends and was always willing to help anyone in need. Allen loved fishing with his sons, riding...
Joan Joffe Hall
Sep 17, 2013
Joan Joffe Hall (1936-2013) Joan Joffe Hall died peacefully at home Monday night, September 16, after a 17 year battle with cancer. In her last days she was attended by her husband and sons and loving friends. Dr. Hall was the first woman hired for a tenure-track position in the English Dept. of the University of Connecticut, in 1963. She...
Richard Louis French
Sep 16, 2013
Richard L. French, 61, a lifelong resident of Willimantic, passed away peacefully on Monday September 16, 2013 at Regency Heights of Windham surrounded by his family. Born December 9, 1951, he was the beloved son of the late Norman A. and Ora French who also were lifetime residents of Willimantic. Richard had worked part time for Easter Seals, assisted with...
Nicholas "Nick" Haidous
Sep 16, 2013
Nicholas "Nick" Haidous, 90, of Storrs, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Hartford Hospital on Monday, September 16, 2013. He was born on February 15, 1924 in Kimi, Evia, Greece. He was a carpenter and successful businessman who built and operated University Plaza shopping center in Mansfield, CT. Nick served in the Greek Merchant Marines and arrived...
Roger Smith
Sep 12, 2013
Roger L. Smith, 69, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 at his home in Scotland, CT after a long battle with esophageal cancer. His wife, Debra J. (Schiessl) Kraft Smith was at his side. Roger was born on Jan. 21, 1944, the son of the late George W. and Annie R. (King) Smith. He served in the Connecticut National...
Phyllis Galeota
Sep 5, 2013
Phyllis (Cannarella) Galeota, 89, of Ashford, formerly of Wethersfield, passed away Sept. 5, 2013 at Mansfield Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph to whom she was married for 62 years. Phyllis was born in Hartford on April 11, 1924 the daughter of the late Santino and Antoinette Cannarella. She graduated from Bulkeley High School...
Peggy Darlene Minkler
Sep 4, 2013
Peggy Darlene Minkler of Mansfield CT, born September 23, 1936, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2013 with her son at her side. She graduated and was Homecoming Queen in the Class of '54 at "Paly" High School in Palo Alto, California. As a young woman in Livermore, California, Peggy enjoyed socializing and volunteering in various local organizations. She was...
Brendan Barrett Johnston
Sep 3, 2013
Brendan Barrett Johnston, of Mansfield Center, born June 21, 1975 in Norwich, CT, died September 3,2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Amber Johnston and two daughters Ella and Tess of Mansfield Center, his brother Kevin Johnston of Charlestown, RI, and father Bob Johnston of Columbia, CT. He is also...
Harold A. Wilhelm
Sep 3, 2013
Harold A. Wilhelm, 90, of Lebanon, husband of the late Lena (Arson) Wilhelm, died Tuesday morning Sept. 3, 2013 at Windham Hospital. A lifelong Lebanon resident, Harold was born on Nov. 18, 1922 the son of the late Gottlieb and Christina (Ausburger) Wilhelm. He was well known in town as a self employed plumbing and heating contractor for many years....
Jerald "Jay" Day
Aug 31, 2013
Jerald "Jay" Phillip Day, 70, of Willimantic, formerly of Peabody, MA, died Sat. Aug. 31, 2013 at St. Joseph Living Center. He was the son of the late Gerald and Audrey (Boisvert) Day. He leaves his wife Diane (Dumont) Blanchette Day. He also leaves a daughter Julie (Blanchette) Mott and her husband Lee Mott and a son Chris Canterbary. He...
