Frederick John Anable
Feb 16, 2014
Frederick J. Anable, 81, of Willimantic, husband of Barbara (Mott) Anable, died Sunday Feb. 16, 2014 at Windham Hospital. He was born in Massena, NY and served in the U.S. Air Force. For many years he was employed as a civil engineer inspector for Uhl, Hall & Rich Engineers, Cahn Engineers and Greiner Engineering. Fred also provided engineering work for...
Gary R Simmons
Feb 15, 2014
Gary R. Simmons, of Bellingham, MA, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was 60 years old. Gary was born in Willimantic, CT on December 14, 1953, the son of George and Jacqueline (Poirier) Simmons. He had spent over 35 years as the Parts Manager, a career he took great pride in, at a...
Deloris M. Bowen
Feb 15, 2014
Deloris Marie Bowen, 86, of Columbia, died February 15, 2014 at Fox Hill Nursing Center in Vernon. She was born December 13, 1927 in Kansas, the youngest daughter of German immigrant farmers Jacob and Mary Rupp, who raised five children during the years of the Great Depression. As a young woman during World War II she was working in a...
Karen Suzanne Gaudreau
Feb 14, 2014
Karen Suzanne Gaudreau, 47, of Jewett City, passed away at her home, unexpectedly, due to complications from a lengthy illness. Born in Port Hueneme, California, she was the daughter of William A. Gaudreau and Norma A. (Jette) Chestnut. Karen was a graduate of Hallandale High School, Hallandale Florida, "Go Chargers!" She was a Veteran of the United States Air Force...
Sean M. Boucher
Feb 13, 2014
Sean M. Boucher, 41, of Tampa, Florida formerly of Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Sean, the son of Barbara Johnson Perrotti of Storrs and John M. Boucher of Spring Hill Florida, was born on December 5, 1972. After graduating from Windham High School in 1992, Sean was employed by Foxwoods Casino and at RHAM High School....
Emily R. Keeton
Feb 12, 2014
Emily R. Keeton, 90, of Willington, wife of the late Ernest Keeton, to whom she was married 57 years, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in West Hartford. She was born January 17, 1924 in Mansfield, the daughter of the late Andrew and Katherine (Russak) Tomaskovic, grew up in Bridgeport and moved to Willington in 1948. She was a 1941 graduate...
Norman L. Hilsenrad
Feb 7, 2014
Norman Hilsenrad loved books, ideas, music and sports. He found peace and spirituality in nature. However, friends and family were valued above all. Mr. Hilsenrad passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2014. Norman was the son of Philip and Molly Hilsenrad (Ridgefield, CT). He is survived by his beloved wife Marsha, his sister Marjorie Hilsenrad, in- laws Anita and Richard...
Evelyn M. O'Dette
Feb 7, 2014
Evelyn M. O'Dette , 86, of Willimantic, CT, wife of Herbert O'Dette, passed away on February 7, 2014, at St. Joseph Living Center. She is survived by her loving daughter, Patricia O. Lein of Willimantic, her granddaughter, Amy Little and great granddaughter, Hanna Little of Manchester, CT. and was predeceased by her son, Michael O'Dette of Roswell, New Mexico. Married...
Carlos "Tuty" Rios
Feb 6, 2014
Carlos "Tuty" M. Rios age 56, born November 22, 1957, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 6, 2014. Carlos was born in Anasco, PR. but was a long time resident of Willimantic, CT. Carlos loved his job of 22 years with Severance Foods as a Driver/Mechanic. He loved to fish, read the Bible and preach...
John William Carpenter
Feb 4, 2014
John William Carpenter, of Columbia, died Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014 at the age of 97. He was born Aug. 19, 1916 in Willington the son of the late Edwin C. and Rachel (Cleveland) Carpenter. He attended local schools and graduated from Windham High School. John worked for the State of CT Forestry Dept. for several years and then 38 years...
Alta I. Durgan
Feb 4, 2014
Alta I. Durgan (Irish) 82, of North Windham, CT formally of Coventry, CT beloved wife of Ronald E. Durgan passed away peacefully at Regency Heights of Windham on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. She was born October 8, 1931 in Sherman Maine, daughter of the late Francis Irish and Amelia Landers. She had worked at Deknatel located in Coventry for 19...
Dorothy Shaw
Feb 4, 2014
It is with great sadness that we share Dorothy Miles Shaw died at home in Mansfield on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 following a long illness. Her abounding love for others, her fierce commitment to fight for what she believed in, and the way she made each and every person that walked through her door feel welcome, will never be forgotten....
Wenceslaus Joseph Lobo
Feb 4, 2014
SCHEDULE CHANGE Wenceslaus "Wency" Joseph Lobo, 75, of Willimantic, CT, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2014. Born on December 4, 1938 in Mumbai, India, Wency attended St. Michael's High School in Mahim and later lived with his family in Bahrain. Wency loved to travel and lived in England and Germany before settling in Connecticut. Wency was predeceased by his...
Bennett "Ben" Wollman
Feb 4, 2014
Bennett I. Wollman "Ben", 83, of Willimantic, died Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014. He was born December 17, 1930 in West Hartford, the son of Gussie (Goldstein) and Sam Wollman. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Solomon. He leaves his loving wife Paula (Betters) Wollman, step children Alan Estell and his wife Joan Estell, Holly Estell and her boyfriend...
David C Stearns
Feb 4, 2014
David Clark Stearns July 16, 1950-February 4, 2014 We are deeply saddened with the news of the passing of our husband, father brother, grandad and uncle David Clark Stearns. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family members on the evening of February 4, 2014 at the age of 63. His abounding love for his family and love...
Donna May Linkkila
Feb 3, 2014
Donna May Linkkila, 75, of Chaplin, wife of Anthony Linkkila, died Monday, February 3, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. She was born January 2, 1939 in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Edward and Beatrice (Wooldridge) Godfrey and had lived in Chaplin for nearly 30 years. Prior to her retirement she was employed for many years by the Connecticut State Department of...
Warren Palmer Sr
Feb 3, 2014
Warren Palmer Sr., 79, of Willimantic, born May 18, 1934 in Andover, died at Regency Heights in Willimantic on Monday, February 3rd 2014 after a long illness. Warren was often remembered as a Sargent with the Willimantic Police Department where he worked for 26 years, often aiding in investigations with the Connecticut State Police and other agencies. After his retirement,...
Katherine Elliott
Feb 1, 2014
Katherine Elliott, beloved wife of Maurice Elliott of Mansfield, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014. She was born at home in Lebanon, CT, daughter of the late Frederick and Michelena "Lena" (Beilious) Kozin. She was predeceased by all of her seven siblings. Residing in Mansfield nearly all her life, married to "Moe" for over 62 years, they...
Florence Ella Messier
Jan 31, 2014
Funeral service schedule change. Florence Ella (Rychling) Messier, 86, of Coventry, died Friday, January 31, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. She was born June 2, 1927 in Putnam, CT, the daughter of the late Stephen and Florence (Kennerson) Rychling. Florence and her parents moved to Coventry CT, in 1930 and she remained in the Coventry area for the remainder of her...
Rena J. Quintana
Jan 29, 2014
Rena J. (Giuliari) Quintana, 91, of Chaplin, was lifted into heaven on the wings of angels on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Born March 18, 1922 to Angelo and Angelina Giuliari in Italy, she came to the United States through Ellis Island in 1929 and she and her family settled in Barre, VT. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School...
