Edwin Viering Peterson Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Edwin “Ed” Viering Peterson, Jr., 74, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Windham Hospital, with his loving wife of 30 years, Lynn, by his side, along with his sister Susan. He was born on February 26, 1951, in Hartford, CT, to the late Edwin Peterson Sr. and Olive (Haversat) Peterson. Lynn devoted many years with love...
Donna L. Andrini
Jun 24, 2025
Donna Andrini (Thorley), born on December 1, 1946, in Lacolle, Quebec, Canada, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Storrs, Connecticut. She was 78 years old. Donna made a lasting impact through her work at Interval House, where she served as an advocate for women experiencing domestic violence. Her commitment to helping others spanned many years until her retirement...
Diane Gayle Benson
Jun 23, 2025
Diane Gayle Benson, of 45 South Bear Hill Rd., Chaplin, CT, left this world on June 23,2025, she succumbed to a horrific fall and passes at Hartford Hospital. Born on March 2, 1944, in South Haven, Michigan. She lived most of her life in the Midwest. She leaves behind her sister, Donna Oates and her husband Harry; two nieces, Christina...
Lawrence A. Bock
Jun 23, 2025
Lawrence Ashley Bock, Angels in Heaven rejoice as Lawrence (Larry) Ashley Bock of Storrs, husband and best friend of Corey (Rice) Bock, passed away peacefully on Monday June 23, 2025. Larry was born on September 2, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, one of 2 children (sister Julie Callahan) of the late Alice and Ashley Bock. Larry graduated from the U.S. Merchant...
Theodore P. Simmons
Jun 23, 2025
Theodore (Ted) P. Simmons, 91, of Ashford, Connecticut, passed away at home on Monday, June 23, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Barbara (Manning) Simmons. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Ted was the son of the late Frank A. and Olga (Ackermann) Simmons. He graduated from Enfield High School and the University of Connecticut School of...
Carol E. Mcmillan
Jun 19, 2025
Carol E. McMillan, 96, passed away peacefully at her residence at Monarch Senior Living in Southbury, CT on June 19, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Warren F. Eaton and Kathryn V. Eaton. She is survived by her daughters, Janet McMillan Zwirko (Jan) and Nancy M. Dooley (Paul), and her daughter-in-law, Rose McMillan, nephew Alan McMillan (Kateri), as...
Elizabeth S. Robertson
Jun 15, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” (Smith) Robertson passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. She was born, August 15, 1935, to Ernest and Helen (Vesely) Smith, and lived nearly all her life in Willington CT. As a child, she lived with her multi-generational extended family in South Willington Village, where several family members worked at the Willington thread mill. She attended Hall Memorial...
Philip P. Barry
Jun 14, 2025
Philip Paul Barry passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. He was born in Willimantic, CT on March 30, 1929, to the late Patrick and Rosa (Giraca) Barry. Phil leaves his beloved wife of 68 years, Lena (Gray) Barry, of Brooklyn, CT. He was a friend to all, a dedicated family man, loyal associate and collaborator to organize good times....
Jeffrey Allen King
Jun 11, 2025
Jeffrey Allen King, 38, of Brooklyn, CT, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the William Backus Hospital. Jeff spent many years working in the automotive industry, where he was known for his dedication and skill. Outside of work, he cherished time with his family and friends, found joy in fishing and traveling, and was an avid pool player....
Shirley L. Bigelow
Jun 9, 2025
Shirley L. (White) Bigelow, 96, of North Windham, CT wife of the late Francis B. Bigelow passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Douglas Manor. She was born in Willimantic, CT., daughter of the late Edna and Guilford White. She was employed at Deknatelin Coventry, CT for several years. She enjoyed visiting the casino and playing Bingo. She is...
Dale Mark Hammond
Jun 8, 2025
Dale Mark Hammond, 65, of Columbia, CT, beloved husband of Liana (McDougall) Hammond, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Born in Amsterdam, NY, the son of the late Gary and Audrey (Lathers) Hammond. Dale lived a life marked by movement as he journeyed through various places. Ultimately, he chose to put down roots in East Hampton,...
Patricia A. Labrecque
Jun 6, 2025
Patricia Ann Machado Labrecque passed peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by love and in the spirit of those who went before her. Born on April 4, 1935, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Pat was the daughter of Helen Chandanais Machado and Everett Machado. She grew up in Fall River alongside her brother, Everett “Mac” Machado Jr., and experienced the love...
Robert Shawn Burgess
Jun 5, 2025
Robert Shawn Burgess, 56, of Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by the comforting embrace of his loving family after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for two and a half years. Known to many as Rob, and Shawn to his family, Robert’s life was a testament to love, strength and unwavering dedication to those he held dear....
Arthur J. Breault Sr.
Jun 3, 2025
Arthur J. Breault Sr., age 80, of Willimantic passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Vermont to Leonard and Anna Breault. He lived most of his young life in upstate New York with his many brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Caya Breault, his daughter Melissa Breault, his...
Richard P. Gagnon
May 31, 2025
Richard P. Gagnon, 70, of Coventry, CT, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 6, 1955, in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada, Richard brought joy, humor, and kindness wherever he went. He graduated from Windham High School in 1973 and spent his career working at Papa Gino's, ACopy, IKON, Kaman, Munson's, and most recently...
Glen Bishop Newcombe
May 31, 2025
Glen Bishop Newcombe, 76, of Hampton, CT, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. Remaining to cherish Glen’s memory are his wife, Katherine (née Webb); son, Geoffrey Newcombe and his wife Nicole; daughter, Marjorie Newcombe Cogan and her wife Saoirse; step-son, Edward Mackay; grandchildren, Eve Altieri, Theresa Cogan, Aubree Newcombe, and Natalie Newcombe; brother, Vaughan Newcombe;...
Janet K. Boudreau
May 26, 2025
Janet K Boudreau, 78, of Granby Connecticut was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning of May 26, 2025. Born on July 14, 1946 to Florence and Frederick Korner, she was the youngest of her siblings including sisters Shirley (Zemek) and Pricilla and brothers Walter, Russell, Calvin, Chester, Raymond and Sidney. Five years after meeting him,...
Michael R. Lareau
May 24, 2025
Michael R Lareau, 80, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, following a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. A man of devotion, humor, and quiet mastery of life’s pleasures, Mike left this world as he lived—deeply loved and remembered. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Florent Rene and Angela (Bonin) Lareau, Mike proudly served in the U.S. Air...
Henry Krisch
May 23, 2025
Henry Krisch, 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on May 23rd. Henry was born in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 1931, to the late Alfred and Siddy Krisch. Henry shared 52 joyous years with his late wife, June Salamy Krisch. Henry is survived by his children, Jennifer Krisch and Daniel Krisch, and his five cherished grandchildren:...
Stephen Leach
May 23, 2025
On May 23, 2025 Dr. Stephen Leach passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Stephen leaves behind his wife Denise; his two sons, Edward Leach and Dr. William Leach, and their partners, Sereen and Anna; and his three step-children Nicole, Alex and Nathaniel. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law Josephine Thompson, his...
