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Alicia Botello Jimenez

Alicia Botello Jimenez

Jan 17, 2024

Alicia Jimenez Obituary With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of an exceptional woman, Alicia Botello Jimenez, born on June 23, 1937, in San Felipe Teotlalcingo, Puebla, Mexico, who departed from this world on January 17, 2024, at her home in Connecticut. Daughter of Leonor Jimenez and Leobardo Botello, Alicia was a devoted wife, sharing 63 years of marriage with...

Bradford Calvin Blodgett

Bradford Calvin Blodgett

Jan 15, 2024

Bradford Blodgett Obituary Bradford Calvin Blodgett, 82, passed quietly into the arms of Jesus on January 15, 2024.  Born in Sanford, Maine on September 14, 1941 to Volney Bradford Blodgett and Lillian Densis (Cushman) Blodgett. While his father was working in the shipyards during the war, he grew up in Brookfield, VT where his parents ran a small dairy farm....

Roderick Marion

Roderick Marion

Jan 15, 2024

Roderick Marion Obituary Roderick Z. Marion, 84, of Scotland, CT passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on January 15, 2024. He was born in Jewitt City, CT, and grew up in Plainfield CT, he was the son of the late Roderick A. and Rose (Williams) Marion. In 1960 he married Muriel and resided in Scotland where he...

Carlton E. Beyor, Jr.

Carlton E. Beyor, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Carlton Beyor, Jr. Obituary Carlton E. Beyor, Jr., 77, of Ashford, CT passed away on January 13, 2024. He was born in St. Albans, VT, the son of the late Carlton and Gloria (West) Beyor, Sr. Carlton was a National Guard Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, farming, golfing, and spending time in Vermont. Since 1982, he has been the owner of...

Patrick G. Harrington

Patrick G. Harrington

Jan 13, 2024

Patrick Harrington Obituary Patrick G. Harrington, 96, of Windham, CT, beloved husband of Janet Harrington, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, surrounded by his loving family.  Pat was born on May 7, 1927, in Willimantic, to the late Daniel and Ruth (Dady) Harrington. A lifelong resident of Willimantic, he graduated from Windham High School...

Guy P. Ricklin

Guy P. Ricklin

Jan 11, 2024

Guy Ricklin Obituary Guy Paul Ricklin, 81, much loved husband of Leslie Perfect Ricklin of Chaplin, CT passed away on January 11, 2024, at Windham Hospital with his wife at his side. He was born on March 1, 1942, in New York, New York to the late Paul Joseph Ricklin and Elizabeth Toy Ricklin. Moving to Chaplin in 1972, Guy...

Barbara (Foley) Dyer

Barbara (Foley) Dyer

Jan 11, 2024

Barbara Dyer Obituary Barbara F. Dyer, 78, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, January 11 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, as a result of an automobile accident. Born in Lawrence, MA, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Foley, Barbara was raised in Lawrence and South Bend, IN.  She graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend in 1963 and Saint...

Dell R. Rowntree

Dell R. Rowntree

Jan 10, 2024

Dell Rowntree Obituary First Lt. Dell Rowntree USMC-USARNG, a graduate of UT with a degree in Russian Language, lover of war games, avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing with his family and riding go carts with his kids, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Dell was predeceased by his mother Rose (Garden) Watson and father Carl Rowntree and his sister...

Richard Edward Buskey

Richard Edward Buskey

Jan 10, 2024

Richard Buskey Obituary It is with a profound sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we honor the memory of Richard E. Buskey, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Richard's journey began on February 26, 1935, in Willimantic, CT, and came to a peaceful close on January 10, 2024, in North Windham, CT, surrounded by the love...

Nancy (Smith) Nuhfer

Nancy (Smith) Nuhfer

Jan 10, 2024

Nancy Nuhfer Obituary Nancy Louise Nuhfer, 88, passed away on January 10, 2024. She was born in Willimantic, CT on March 23, 1935, to Newton Burleigh and Louise (Dayton) Smith. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marshall T. Nuhfer, and her son-in-law, Alan P. Farrington. Nancy is survived by her son Marshall A. Nuhfer (Jeanne), daughter...

Gail M. (Eaton) Phibbs

Gail M. (Eaton) Phibbs

Jan 10, 2024

Gail Phibbs Obituary Gail Phibbs, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, in the comfort of her own home after a 5-year battle with cancer; under the care of her husband Tom. She was born in Willimantic to Howard and Josephine Eaton on March 24, 1941. Gail attended EO School in Willimantic. In 1962, she married William Postler and was...

Donna L. Burnham

Donna L. Burnham

Jan 9, 2024

Donna Burnham Obituary Donna L. Burnham, born September 5, 1950, passed away on January 9th, 2024. She is survived by her son Eric Stephen Byrne and daughter in-law Glenis Ione Byrne; granddaughters Chelsea Suzanne Byrne and Madeline Cynthia Byrne; and great-grandson Zane Stephen Byrne. Friends and relatives are welcome to join the family for calling hours at Potter Funeral Home...

William J. Wickless Jr.

William J. Wickless Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

William Wickless Jr. Obituary Obituary to follow upon completion. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William J. Wickless Jr., please visit our floral store. Read More

Jane G. (Mealy) Jackman

Jane G. (Mealy) Jackman

Jan 7, 2024

Jane Jackman Obituary Jane Gray Jackman (nee Mealy), age 94, beloved widow of Robert Hollis Jackman married July 17, 1948, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Storrs, CT.  She was born on February 26, 1929 in Watertown, MA to the late Joseph Henry Mealy and Carolyn Lee Hubert. Jane graduated from Lexington, MA, high school in 1946.  She...

Dennis Sheehan

Dennis Sheehan

Jan 6, 2024

Dennis Sheehan Obituary It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Dennis Sheehan of Andover, CT on January 6th. Dennis was born on his mother's birthday, October 23, 1946. When he was 9 years old, he was stricken with Measles Encephalitis and had to endure many years of trying to live his best life while fighting the seizures...

Jeannette M. (Kennison) Jaquith

Jeannette M. (Kennison) Jaquith

Jan 5, 2024

Jeannette Jaquith Obituary Jeannette M. (Kennison) Jaquith, 88, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born in Willimantic,CT, the daughter of the late Francis and Emily (Wheaton) Fisher. Jeannette enjoyed crafts, especially knitting slippers and mittens for the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church craft fair and baby hats for the Windham Hospital Nicu. She also liked...

Doris L. (Hustus) Scammon

Doris L. (Hustus) Scammon

Jan 5, 2024

Doris Scammon Obituary Surrounded by much love, Doris L. (Hustus) Scammon, 101, of North Windham, Connecticut was tenderly called home to Heaven on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born on November 8, 1922, in Searsport, Maine to Josephine (Tozier) and George Hustus, her arrival was welcomed by her six older siblings. It wasn’t long before she too, had the joy of...

Patricia K. (Smith) Pelatti

Patricia K. (Smith) Pelatti

Dec 28, 2023

Patricia Pelatti Obituary Patricia K. (Smith) Pelatti was born June 14, 1956 in Okolona, MS to Oscar Brumbley and Macye Lee Smith. She graduated from Okolona High School and went on to obtain her degree from Mississippi Valley State in education. Patricia moved to Tampa, FL for a few years, from there she relocated to Willimantic, CT where she resided...

Ruth Marie (Waterman) Sikoski

Ruth Marie (Waterman) Sikoski

Dec 27, 2023

Ruth Sikoski Obituary Ruth M. Sikoski, 78, of Windham, CT passed away on December 27, 2023. She was born in Greenfield, MA, daughter of the late Stanley and Mildred (Clapp) Waterman. Ruth enjoyed going to the casino, bowling, playing bingo, watching the UConn Women’s Basketball team, and loved her cat Prince. She had a very strong friendship with Judy Jacobson,...

Ernest Neal Long

Ernest Neal Long

Dec 26, 2023

Ernest Long Obituary Ernest Neal Long, 86, of Hampton, CT passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born in Tescott, KS, son of the late Harold and Lola (Newland) Long. Neal was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Stuttgart, Germany. While in the military, he was on the Army boxing team, winning the light heavyweight championship and skydiving team,...

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