Burton "Bill" William Ives
May 17, 2013
Burton William Ives, known to most as Bill or "Wild Bill," passed away on Friday, May 17 at the place he loved the most: his home. Bill was born in Willimantic on February 20, 1940 and resided in Columbia, CT his entire life except for his four years in the U.S. Air Force where he served in Mississippi, The Philippines...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bigelow
May 16, 2013
Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Bigelow, 79, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully at her winter home in St. Augustine, FL, on May 16, 2013, following a valiant fight with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). She was born on June 13, 1933 to the late John and Carolyn Herlihy in Portsmouth, NH, where she met and married the love of her life, Raymond R....
Edwin W. Tucker
May 16, 2013
Edwin W. Tucker of Storrs, CT passed away on May 16, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born in New York, New York on February 25, 1927, the son of the late Ben and May Tucker. He was the widower of Gladys Tucker. Gladys was the center of his universe. They shared 57 years of marriage before her death...
Derek Robert Anniello
May 16, 2013
Derek Anniello of Coventry, passed away Thursday May 16, 2013, with his family by his side. He was a loved father and friend that will be missed immensely. As an immigrant from Poland, Derek came to United States to make a life as a machinist/programmer in the early 80's. He was a member of the Polar Bear Club in Massachusetts...
Christopher T. Seeber
May 13, 2013
Christopher T. Seeber, of Charlestown, RI, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at Boston Medical Center at the age of 60. Son of the late Leonard A. Seeber of Storrs CT, Chris is survived by his mother Jane Griswold Seeber of Storrs, CT, his brother Jonathan Seeber and sister-in-law Elaine Cordeiro Seeber of Pawcatuck, CT, and niece Ainslie Seeber of...
Lillian Anne Barrett
May 12, 2013
Lillian A. (Tardif) Barrett, 93, a long time resident of Coventry, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was born October 19, 1919 in Scotland, CT and raised in Willimantic and Mansfield. Her loving husband of 56 years, Richard Barrett predeceased Lillian. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She traveled with her husband extensively throughout the years. Her greatest...
William Arthur Maine
May 12, 2013
William Arthur Maine, born March 10, 1944, passed away peacefully Sunday May 12, 2013 at his home in Waterford, CT. He worked as an electrician for most of his life and was a long time member of the Niantic Bay yacht club. He is survived by his sister, Virginia MacVicar; two children, Jason Charles Maine and Heather Lynn Maine; and...
Stasia P. Lucs
May 10, 2013
Stasia Lucs, of Willimantic, passed away on May 10, 2013 at St. Joseph Living Center. She was born in Latvia on December 31, 1921. She came to Willimantic with her twin daughters and mother in August 1950. Stasia is survived by her daughters Ligita Stukuls, Anita Courtemanche and their husbands; her grandsons Derek and Gregory Stukuls and their wives; twin...
M. James "Jim" Crickmore Jr
May 7, 2013
M. James "Jim" Crickmore Jr. of Storrs, beloved husband of Barbara A. Crickmore of nearly 49 years, went to be with his Lord Jesus this May 7, 2013 and is at peace. He is survived by his wife Barbara, son Kenneth Crickmore and his wife Lisa, daughter Shawna Bazzano and her husband Rick, grandchildren, Jason Crickmore, Autumn Fredrikson and her...
Ethel Fontaine
May 6, 2013
Ethel (Chalifoux) Fontaine, 86, of Taftville, passed away at St. Joseph Living Center, Windham, on Monday May 6, 2013, with her loving husband Armand Fontaine by her side. She was born on Dec. 17, 1926 to the late Wilfred and Emily (Kollar) Chalifoux. Armand and Ethel were united in marriage on April 21, 1979 at St. Joseph Church in Willimantic....
Charles Gyure Jr
May 5, 2013
Charles Gyure, 61, of Ashford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Hartford Hospital. He was a dedicated employee of General Cable in Willimantic for the past fifteen years. Charlie was an active member of his union and served as shop steward for 5 years. He worked diligently for the Unite Here union members. He was previously employed...
Annie Rathbun Hall
May 4, 2013
Annie Charlotte Rathbun Hall, 101, widow of C. Sidney Hall passed away on Saturday May 4, 2013 in Mansfield. She was the daughter of Clarence Post Rathbun and Annie Charlotte Bjorklund Rathbun. She was born in Hebron on June 4, 1911 and was a resident of Mansfield since 1935 when she married and came to Mansfield from Hartford to live....
Benjamin Iacovelli
May 4, 2013
Benjamin J. Iacovelli of Columbia CT, died in a motorcycle accident Saturday, May 4th. He was 22 years old, born May 24, 1990. Ben was a graduate of Lincoln Technical School in HVAC and was an extremely skilled mechanic and builder, putting his heart into all he did. Ben loved his family and was a great friend. He never failed...
Jimmy W. Richards Sr
May 4, 2013
Jimmy W Richards Sr. passed away on 5/4/2013 at the age of 84. Jimmy is predeceased by his wife, Emilie M. Richards (Goodwin), and his beloved dog Baby. Jimmy is survived by his four children Kathleen Gelinas of Ridgway, PA, Laura Richards of Woonsocket, RI, James Richards (Diane) of Mansfield, and Timothy Richards Sr.(Ruthanne Santor) of Coventry. He is lovingly...
Jeanne Baker Fallon
May 4, 2013
Jeanne (Baker) Fallon, 87, of Coventry, wife of the late Kevin Fallon, passed away Saturday (May 4, 2013) after a brief illness. Jeanne was born in Vernon on January 11, 1926, to Arthur and Frances Baker. She resided in Glastonbury, Manchester and North Windham before moving to Coventry. As a young woman, Jeanne worked at Pioneer Parachute during World War...
James E. O'Neill
May 2, 2013
James "Jim" Edgar O'Neill, of North Windham, passed away at Windham Hospital May 2, 2013 at the age of 78. Jim was predeceased by his parents, William and Sarah O'Neill, his siblings William, Henry, Thompson, Rachel, David, Margaret, Ernest, Robert, Clayton, and Mary, and his granddaughter Shea Lynn Cooper. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Eleanor...
James R. Wheeler
May 1, 2013
James R. Wheeler, 47, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on May 1st 2013. He was born on May 9, 1965, the loving, only son of the late Thomas and Beatrice Wheeler. He was a lifelong resident of Coventry and could always be found fishing at the lake he loved, which was just a hop, skip and jump from his home....
Robert Duntz
Apr 30, 2013
Robert Kenneth Duntz, 51, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, April 30 2013. He was the son of Beverly and the late Kenneth Duntz of Lebanon. Bob graduated from Lyman Memorial High School in 1980. Throughout his life he was an avid sports lover, though not officially from Boston. He was always a "smart worker" until he was restricted by his illness....
Dale D. Grenier
Apr 28, 2013
Dale D. Grenier, 74, of Chaplin, died peacefully at his home of 42 years on April 28, 2013 surrounded by his loving daughters. Dale was born in Mansfield, CT on February 2, 1939, the son of the late Charles E. Grenier and Sophie (Delekta) Grenier. He was a graduate of Windham High School class of 1956, and served in the...
Maurice A. Butler
Apr 27, 2013
Maurice A. Butler, 85, of North Windham, husband of Elsie (Greenman) Butler, died Saturday April 27, 2013 in Marlborough. He was born August 25, 1927 in Willimantic, the son of Harry and Ella (Palmer) Butler. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, Maureen Arbo and her husband Bill of Chaplin, Phyllis Michalski and her husband Bob...
