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Joyce Annette Brazeau
Aug 6, 2025
Joyce A. Brazeau of Mansfield, CT was called to heaven on August 6, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1935. She is survived by 9 children: Marjorie, Paul Jr., Mark, Theresa, Matthew, Jeanette, Jacqueline, Pierre and James; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son John...
Joyce Mary White
Aug 3, 2025
Joyce Mary White, 92, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. Born in Hartford on January 14, 1933, the daughter of Carl and Grace (Bessette) Brolin, she lived most of her life in Woodstock, CT. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Brown Colella (Jeff), her sons Windsor N. White III (Amy) and John W. White (Gail), and six grandchildren...
Anthony Stoddard Tiemann
Aug 1, 2025
Anthony Stoddard Tiemann, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on August 1, 2025, in Eastford, Connecticut. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on February 9, 1933, to the late Herman N. Tiemann and Lillian (Beers) Tiemann, Anthony's life was marked by an unwavering dedication to his family, a successful career, and a legacy of kindness. Anthony's...
Edward F. Mathieu
Aug 1, 2025
Edward F. Mathieu, 90, the only child of John and Mary (Kozin) Mathieu, a lifelong resident of Columbia, passed away on August 01, 2025 peacefully at home. Upon graduating from High School, he served honorably as a member of the US Army during the Koren conflict era. Edward held numerous management positions during his tenure at SNET/AT&T retiring after 23...
Paul J. Corey
Jul 27, 2025
Paul J. Corey, passed peacefully at home on July 27, 2025 and is now holding hands for eternity with his beloved wife Barbara. Born in Boston on February 7, 1942, he lived most of his life in Dedham, Massachusetts. The couple made a home in Coventry, Connecticut over the last few years. Many words could be used to describe Paul,...
Patricia Ellen Muckenstrom
Jul 23, 2025
Patricia (Hewitt) Muckenstrom, 84, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 59 years, George Matthew Muckenstrom. Pat is survived by her son, Thomas Matthew Muckenstrom of Torrington, Connecticut; her daughter, Ellen (Muckenstrom) Felix of Marlborough, Connecticut and her husband, Paul Felix; and her two grandsons, Zachary Felix of Billings, Montana,...
Joyce Ann Wilcox
Jul 20, 2025
Joyce Wilcox (née Rising), 79, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. She was surrounded by love and family in her final days. Joyce is survived by her devoted partner of 37 years, Andi Anderson of Hampstead, NC; her beloved children Suzanne Luce (wife Brenda Bayley) of...
Alfred J. Leonardi
Jul 12, 2025
Alfred John Leonardi passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Al was an innovative thinker in his chosen career of teaching and in his passion, game designing. His creativity was unfettered and ever present. As a teacher, he didn’t just teach history, he brought it to life. Students became part of the lesson. They...
Mary M. Cone
Jul 11, 2025
Mary Cone, 90, of Willimantic, Daughter to the late Laura (Sypher) and Orrin Cone passed away on July 11, 2025. Mary was born February 4, 1935 in Mansfield CT. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed dearly by many. Her kindness, generosity, laughter and love will forever remain in the hearts of those...
Margaret Ann Beckett-Rinker
Jul 8, 2025
Margaret (Peggy) Beckett-Rinker, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, died peacefully in her home on July 8th, 2025 Peggy was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on May 8, 1944, to Florence (Normandin) Beckett and William John Beckett. Peggy’s talent for and love of working with fabric and fashion influenced her achievement of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Connecticut...
Michael James Smith Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Michael James "Jim" Smith Jr., a lifelong resident of North Franklin, CT, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, on what was his 89th birthday. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Marjorie Chowanec Smith, who passed away in 2015. Jim and Marge were high school sweethearts, attending Windham High School in the 50s, and...
Carl F. Shelto
Jul 3, 2025
Carl (Chuck) F. Shelto, 75, of Scotland, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 with his wife, Lorna, by his side. He was born on August 14, 1949 to the late Maureen (Hulse) Shelto and the late Carl Shelto. Besides his wife he is survived by his four daughters: Janet and Roger Sirois, Elaine and Dana Mitchell, Cindy and Ryder...
Mary P. Landeck
Jul 2, 2025
Mary P. Landeck, 74, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of July 2nd, with her loving husband of 54 years, Michael, by her side. Mary was born on October 6, 1950, in Stafford Springs, CT, to the late James E. and Mabel W. Parker. A 1968 graduate of E.O. Smith High School, she continued her education...
Christopher James "Herman" Warran
Jun 30, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher James "Herman" Warran. He departed this world on June 30, 2025, in Willimantic, Connecticut. Born on June 11, 1984, in Newburgh, New York, Chris's life journey was marked by an unwavering dedication to others, a civically focused spirit, a passion for sports, a love of good food, and...
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...
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