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Nancy Anthony

Nancy Anthony

Jul 25, 2011

Nancy (Pickett) Anthony, 72, of Willimantic and Fort Myers, FL., passed away peacefully on Monday July 25, 2011 at St. Joseph Living Center after a short battle with cancer. She was born on June 10, 1939 in Willimantic to Richard and Helen (Killourey) Pickett. Nancy was a graduate of Windham High School and Eastern Connecticut Teacher's College (ECSU) and was...

Linda Lee Cunningham

Linda Lee Cunningham

Jul 25, 2011

Linda Lee Cunningham, 68, of Willimantic, wife of Richard Cunningham Jr., died Monday, July 25, 2011 at the Windham Hospital. She was born July 12, 1943 in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Samuel and Shirley (Taylor) Bonafine and had lived in Willimantic all her life. She was in involved in several area civic organizations including the Moose Club, the...

Leo E. Pudlo

Leo E. Pudlo

Jul 25, 2011

Leo E. Pudlo 83, of Lebanon, husband of Dolores (Beaulieu) Pudlo, died Monday July 25, 2011 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was born May 22, 1928 in Norwich the son of the late Adolf E. and Edna (Dzialo) Pudlo. Leo was a lifetime member of Lebanon Volunteer Fire Dept. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children,...

David N. Bell

David N. Bell

Jul 23, 2011

David N. Bell, 74, of Palm Coast, FL and Columbia, CT., passed away on Saturday July 23, 2011 at his home in Columbia after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 20, 1937 son of the late Norman and Laura Bell. David was a 1955 graduate of Manchester High School where he earned medals in swimming and track....

Jan Cuprak

Jan Cuprak

Jul 18, 2011

Jan Cuprak, 63, of Hampton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 18, 2011 at Hartford Hospital. Born in New London, CT on April 1, 1948 son of the late Bohdan and Jeannette (White) Cuprak, he attended parochial school in Norwich and graduated from St. Bernard's High School in New London. In 1971, he graduated from Mayville State University, Mayville, N.D....

Rand R. White

Rand R. White

Jul 17, 2011

Rand R. White, 68, of Windham, husband of Theresa (Gamache) White, died July 17, 2011 in Willimantic. He was born February 9, 1943 in Willimantic, the son of the late Harold and Marie (Jenkins) White and was a lifelong resident. He was employed for a time at the former American Thread Co. before being employed at Connecticut Light and Power,...

Lawrence "Butchie" Allen Wadsworth

Lawrence "Butchie" Allen Wadsworth

Jul 16, 2011

Lawrence "Butchie" Allen Wadsworth, 68, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 16, 2011 at William W. Backus Hosp. with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born in Hartford on July 18, 1942, son of the late Lawrence A. Wadsworth Sr. and Marion (Sagal) Wadsworth. He is survived by his wife Janet (Grosch) Wadsworth, two daughters,...

Jean Burns

Jean Burns

Jul 14, 2011

Jean Katherine Marie (Esala) Burns, age 89, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Thursday (July 14th 2011) at St Joseph's Living Center surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Normand M. Burns. Jean was born in Palo MN on January 15, 1922 to Nicholai and Anna (Holmes) Esala. She graduated valedictorian from Aurora High School....

Beatrice Leola Pawlikowski

Beatrice Leola Pawlikowski

Jul 13, 2011

Beatrice Leola Bridges Pawlikowski Born June 20, 1916 - Died July 13, 2011, age 95 Bea was a resident of Hampton, CT for over 92 years, living in 3 separate houses there; 189 Main Street where she was born and lived continually from 1936 to 2009; the former Cartwright's of Sunset Hill; and the former Bill and Vinny Stocking's of...

Stephen F. Gouin

Stephen F. Gouin

Jul 11, 2011

Stephen Gouin, 60, of Hampton died at Hartford Hospital on Monday, July 11, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Romeo & Gertrude Gouin and sister Patricia Szall. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Michelle Godbout Gouin, a brother Stanley Gouin, his wife Kathy of Hampton, their children, Robert Gouin and Kimberly Johnson, a brother Kenneth Gouin,...

Helen I. Jurkovics

Helen I. Jurkovics

Jul 11, 2011

Helen I. Jurkovics, 87, of Storrs, died Monday July 11, 2011 at Windham Hospital. She was the daughter of Julius and Cecilia (Jazarnicky) Jurkovics. Helen was a retiree of the State of Connecticut Labor Dept. Helen enjoyed traveling, painting, sewing and gardening. Most importantly, she was always there taking care of her family. Helen is survived by a sister, Celia...

Rosemary Macdonald

Rosemary Macdonald

Jul 9, 2011

Rosemary MacDonald, 70, of Mansfield/Windham, widow of Albert Paul MacDonald, died Saturday, July 9, 2011 at her home. She was born November 7, 1940 in Boston, MA, and grew up in Massachusetts. She loved to crochet and created many wonderful crafts. She is survived by her life partner of 33 years, Richard Pagani, four children, Joseph MacDonald, William, MacDonald, Paul...

Myrtle T. Crooks

Myrtle T. Crooks

Jul 7, 2011

Myrtle (Tompkins) Crooks "94", of Franklin, passed quietly Thursday, July 7, 2011. She was the widow of George Richard Crooks, who passed in 1999, and the daughter of Leonard Knox Tompkins & Katherine Light Tompkins. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Bohara, Franklin, CT., her son G. Richard Crooks Jr. Windham, CT., two grandchildren, Laura Crooks, Manchester, CT., Damon...

Michael G. Porter

Michael G. Porter

Jul 7, 2011

Michael G. Porter, 55, of Vernon, CT died peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the VA Hospital in West Haven, CT. He was born in Willimantic on February 24, 1956. He is survived by his beloved wife Deanna (Caldwell) Porter and their three children, Lyssianne Maillet and her husband Paul and their children and his two sons, DeVaughn and Christian...

Christopher Cox / Vasington

Christopher Cox / Vasington

Jul 6, 2011

Christopher Cox / Vasington,23, of Vernon, passed suddenly and tragically on July 6, 2011. Chris was a wonderful, caring person who loved his family and friends. He was a tender and sensitive spirit who endured a lot of pain in his short life. Chris was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. He had a gift for making everyone...

Arthur F. Gollner

Arthur F. Gollner

Jul 6, 2011

Arthur F. Gollner, 88, of Willimantic, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Windham Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Willimantic on May 5, 1923, son of the late Mary Ellen (Klymer) and Adolf Gollner. He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Agnes (Hanson) Gollner of Willimantic, his daughter and son-in-law Lisa (Gollner) Kuharski...

Casey Dane Yates

Casey Dane Yates

Jul 5, 2011

DALLAS, TX - Casey Dane Yates, 24, of Lebanon, CT died July 5, 2011 after a tragic accident in Dallas. He was born in Willimantic, CT on July 24, 1986. A loving and devoted son, Casey was a passionate and caring young man with a unique sense of humor. He had a warm and inviting smile with an infectious laugh...

Gladys Farrell

Gladys Farrell

Jul 5, 2011

Gladys C. (Cole) Farrell, age 103, of Coventry, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at home. She was the wife of the late George F. Farrell, Sr. Born May 25th, 1908 in Georgiaville, RI, the daughter of the late Newton and Dora (Baker) Cole, she had been a resident since early 1938. She moved to Coventry...

Patricia A. Hurd

Patricia A. Hurd

Jul 3, 2011

Patricia A. Hurd, 59, of Scotland, wife of Charles Hurd, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Hartford Hospital. She was born March 9, 1952 in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Theresa Eager of Worcester and the late James Eager and had lived in Woodstock before moving to Scotland 8 years ago. Pat had been employed for over 25 years at...

Lena Spector

Lena Spector

Jul 2, 2011

Lena Spector, 86, of Willimantic, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 2, 2011. She is survived by her son, Robert and his wife Kathy and her three granddaughters, Cher and her husband Brent of Boston, Carie and her husband Duane of Willimantic, and Robyn and her husband...

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