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Gary W. Bull

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gary Lee Bissonnette

Gary Lee Bissonnette

Mar 22, 2011

Gary L. Bissonnette, 57, of Scotland, husband of Sandra Walker, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born May 10, 1953 in Norwich, the son of the late Morin and Juliette (Pelletier) Bissonnette and had lived in Scotland for many years. Gary retired from the State of Connecticut and had owned and operated...

F. Louise Lent

F. Louise Lent

Mar 20, 2011

Florence Louise Mead Lent, "Lou" passed on peacefully at her home on Sunday March 20, 2011 at the age of 95. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her. Lou was born on September 23rd 1915 in New Canaan Connecticut, daughter of the late Judge Benjamin H. Mead and Ivy Comstock Mead. She was raised in New Canaan and...

John A. Schellig

John A. Schellig

Mar 20, 2011

John "Biff" A. Schellig, 97, of South Windham, died March 20, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years Hilda (Russell) Schellig. He was born March 29, 1914 in Zwickau, Germany, son of the late Alfred and Paula (Gruner) Schellig. He resided in Hyde Park, NY, moved to Inverness, FL, in 1980 and to Connecticut in 2003. He...

Gertrude I. Nye

Gertrude I. Nye

Mar 19, 2011

Gertrude Irene Nye, 72, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 19, 2011. She was born on March 4, 1939, the daughter of the late Homer and Irene Boglisch. She was the loving wife of 53 years to Leon. She was a long time resident of Hampton until her recent move to Chaplin where she resided with her daughter...

Natalie Hughey

Natalie Hughey

Mar 18, 2011

Natalie (Juwa) Hughey, 80, of Windham, passed away on March 18, 2011 at Regency Heights. Natalie was born in North Franklin on January 25, 1931. She was the daughter of Josephine (Szczepaniak) and Jakob Juwa. Natalie loved to dance and to make music. As a young woman, she played the accordion in her father's band and later in life wrote...

Virginia Herrmann

Virginia Herrmann

Mar 17, 2011

Virginia Herrmann, 96, of Storrs, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Heinz Herrmann, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at home. She was born April 10, 1915 in Bloomington, Indiana, daughter of Charles and Clara Hitchcock. Virginia graduated from Indiana University and with Master's Degrees from the Eastern School of Music and Yale University, where she studied with Paul...

Julia Copeland

Julia Copeland

Mar 16, 2011

Julia Sophia (Pekarovic) Copeland, 97, of Douglas Manor in Windham, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011. She was born February 14, 1914 the daughter of Stephan and Rose (Pichler) Pekarovic and grew up in Lebanon. She was married to the late Robert Copeland with whom she had a daughter, Mary, who passed away at the age of two. Prior to her...

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