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Vera Michniewski
Apr 15, 2011
Vera Michniewski, 89, of Lebanon, passed away Friday morning April 15, 2011 in her sleep with her husband at her side. She was born October 23, 1921 the daughter of Michael and Anne Olenick and had lived in Lebanon all her life. Vera was married to Edward Michniewski for 62 years. She has two children, a son Edward Michniewski of...
Walter J. Arson
Apr 12, 2011
Walter J. Arson, 87, of Lebanon, husband of the late Eugenie (Gamache) Arson, died Tuesday April 12, 2011 surrounded by his family in the house he built. He was born in Lebanon on July 15, 1923 the son of Michael and Agnes (Miga) Arson. Walter retired from the University of Connecticut as a plumber and heating technician. He enjoyed restoring...
Harriet Hazel Marco
Apr 11, 2011
Harriet Hazel (King) Marco, 88, passed away peacefully in her Willington home on April 11, 2011, following a long decline in her health. Harriet was born in Wequetequock, Connecticut, on July 24, 1922. She graduated from Stonington High School and then received a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from the University of Connecticut. After teaching high school for three years,...
Joyce Ann Crepeau
Apr 11, 2011
Joyce (Smith) Crepeau, 46, of Storrs, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 11, 2011. Born in Willimantic, Joyce was the beloved wife of John Crepeau. Joyce grew up in Columbia, CT, graduated from Windham High School class of 82, Eastern Connecticut State College in 91 and Grad School at the University of CT in 93. Joyce was the owner-operator...
Raymond A. Mellor Jr
Apr 4, 2011
Raymond A. Mellor Jr., 88, of Manchester, CT formerly of Willimantic, CT, died Monday April 4, 2011 in Manchester. He was born June 11, 1922 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, son of the late Raymond A. and Mary E. (Bescherer) Mellor. After graduating from Attleboro High School in 1940, he enlisted in the US Navy and was trained as a machinist. Using...
Jane D. Zayachkiwsky
Apr 4, 2011
Zayachkiwsky, Jane (Dyhadalewycz), age 90, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2011 at Evergreen Health Care Center. She was born in Sanok, Poland on September 12, 1920, emigrating to the United States in 1949. She was a long-time employee of the Travelers Insurance Company where she was active in the Girls' Club and other social outlets until her retirement in...
Gary W. Bull
Apr 3, 2011
Gary W. Bull of Hartford, 59, has left this world to walk with Jesus. He was born in Hartford in 1952 to the late Fred Orlo Bull and Nancy (Gardener) Bull. He worked for 25 years for the Town of West Hartford. He owned several restaurants: Different Tastes, the Blue Onion Tortilla Deli, and the Hog River Grill, as well...
Bertram L. Koppisch Sr
Apr 2, 2011
Bertram Lester Koppisch Sr., 68, of Willimantic, died peacefully at home on Saturday April 2, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hartford on April 26, 1942, the son of the late Martin C. and Ellinor (Jurgensen) Koppisch. He joined the Willimantic Fire Department in 1964 and retired as Captain in 1990. He was also an electrician...
Elaine C. Harmon
Apr 2, 2011
Elaine C. (Douville) Harmon, 70, of Willimantic, passed away Saturday April 2,2011 at Windham Hospital surrounded by friends and family. She was predeceased by her husband Stillman N. Harmon, her father Joseph S. "Charlie" Douville, and her mother Barbara Harvey Douville. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and is survived by four sons; Dana P. Harmon and his wife...
Arthur "Art" Breault
Mar 30, 2011
Arthur "Art" Raymond Breault, of Lebanon, CT, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. He most loved golf, traveling, laughing at his own jokes and spending time with his family and friends. Even in illness, he continued to enjoy life. Art was an inspiration to others over the years with his positive attitude...
Marcel J. Bill
Mar 30, 2011
Marcel J. Bill, 80, of Coventry, passed away at Windham Memorial Hospital on March 30, 2011. He was born on May 6, 1930 in Willimantic, son of the late Richard and Rose (Hebert) Bill. He served in the military in 1949. He was a member of the Franco American Civic and Social Club in Willimantic. He retired from many years...
Dorothy Louise Addison
Mar 30, 2011
Dorothy Louise (Swanson) Addison, our mom and grandmother, age 90, passed away with peace in her bright blue eyes on Wednesday morning, the 30th of March 2011 at St. Elizabeth's Home in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, where she was cared for with great love and compassion by the staff during the last few years of her life. She was born...
Jeremy John Champe
Mar 28, 2011
Jeremy John Champe, of California, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2011 with his faithful partner at his side after a long illness. He was born in Hartford, CT on September 9, 1959. He was the son of the late Janice Geer Champe and John Champe of Lebanon. He was a gifted artist and loved to sing in the choir....
Lucy Barstow Smith Haloburdo
Mar 28, 2011
Lucy Barstow (Clark) Smith Haloburdo, 87, of Willimantic, formerly of Coventry, daughter of Thomas E. and Alice (Sweet) Clark, died peacefully on Monday March 28, 2011 at Douglas Manor in Windham. She was born in Hartford, CT. Dec. 4, 1923, attended grammar school in Scotland, CT and graduated from Windham High School in 1942. Lucy worked in the stenographic department...
Erminia D. Lowman
Mar 27, 2011
Erminia D. Lowman, 88, of Columbia, peacefully passed away after a brief illness at The Spokane Hospice House, Spokane, Washington. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Erminia has gone home to be with her best friend and beloved husband, Frederick A. Lowman. Erminia was born on January 8, 1923 in Montesover, Northern Italy to the late Giuseppe and...
Mary Mathvink
Mar 26, 2011
Mary Mathvink, 93, of Willimantic, died Saturday March 26, 2011 in Willimantic. She was born Jan. 9, 1918 in Peabody, Massachusetts, the daughter of Sava and Anna (Leshtook) Mathvink. Over the years, Mary had been employed at several local factories. She is survived by a nephew William Mathvink of NC, a niece Anne Lance of SC and several great nieces...
Mitchell Kalisiak
Mar 23, 2011
Mitchell Kalisiak, 88, of Willimantic, died Wednesday March 23, 2011 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the son of the late Antoni and Bridget (Brzezinska) Kalisiak. Mitchell was a graduate of Windham High School and then graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1950. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the...
Michael Robert Fisher
Mar 23, 2011
Michael Robert Fisher, 57, of Scotland, husband of the late Lori Ann (Bates) Fisher, died Wednesday morning March 23, 2011 at Hartford Hospital after a challenging bout with leukemia. He was born in Scotland, CT on Dec. 23, 1953, the son of Eugene and Elaine (Almquist) Fisher. Mike graduated from Parish Hill High School and went on to receive a...
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