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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Monica Lynn (Smith) Pehowdy
Dec 24, 2023
Monica Pehowdy Obituary Monica Lynn Pehowdy, 47 of Lebanon, CT passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2023. Monica had many passions and talents. However, her most important purpose in life was her dedication to and love for her family. She leaves behind her loving husband Larry and their three beautiful children Mallory, Carson, and Ruby. She was the cherished daughter...
Robert Joseph Phaneuf
Dec 24, 2023
Robert Phaneuf Obituary Robert Joseph Phaneuf, Sr., 86, of Willimantic, CT passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023 with his wife of 65 years by his side. He was born in Willimantic on July 21, 1937, the son of the late Wilfred and Marguerite (Beauregard) Phaneuf. Bob was a graduate of Windham High School. Shortly after graduating, he started his...
Gary "Ace" Lee Marshall
Dec 24, 2023
Gary "Ace" Marshall Obituary Gary "Ace" Lee Marshall, who was a beloved member of our community, 77, passed away on December 24, 2023, in North Windham, CT. Gary was born on November 24, 1946, at Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT, to the late William J. Marshall, Jr. and Mildred “Polly” (Kalin) Marshall. Gary spent his formative years in CT and...
Ellen A. (Sennick) Shirshac
Dec 19, 2023
Ellen Shirshac Obituary Ellen Adele (Sennick) Shirshac, beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 19, 2023, after a long illness. She was born on August 22, 1954, in Stamford, CT to the late Leo and Grace Sennick. Ellen was a graduate of Rippowam High School and later graduated from the Windham Technical Vocational School of Nursing. She became an...
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