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Walter "Walt" H. Riopel
Oct 29, 2023
Walter "Walt" Riopel Obituary On October 29, 2023, Walter H. Riopel, 84, of Chaplin, Connecticut, left this earthly life for his heavenly eternal home. He was lovingly known as Walt, Dad, Big Daddy, Grampy, Grandpa, Pop-Pop, and Uncle Wally. Like the sun’s rays, his life touched all of our lives. Walt was born in New London, Connecticut, the son of...
David K. Porter
Oct 29, 2023
David Porter Obituary David Kenneth Porter, a lifelong resident of Hebron, Conn. died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was 105 years old, born in a home on Church Street in Hebron on September 28, 1918. David was the son of the late Clarence and Alma (Levere) Porter. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Aceynath Jones...
Pauline (Tambornini) Syphers
Oct 27, 2023
Pauline Syphers Obituary Pauline Marie (Tambornini) Syphers, 84, of Chaplin CT, passed away after a short illness on October 27, 2023 with her son Stephen Syphers and caregiver Dianna Gahimer by her side. Pauline was born in Willimantic CT, the daughter of the late Paul and Angela Tambornini. She was the wife of her late loving husband Roland E, Syphers. ...
Nancy (Stephens) Mccrewell
Oct 25, 2023
Nancy McCrewell Obituary Nancy L. (Stephens) McCrewell, known fondly as Nancy L. McCrewell, of South Windham, CT passed away peacefully from natural causes on October 25, 2023. She was born on April 7, 1946, in Hartford, CT, to the late Robert and Betty Stephens. Nancy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert McCrewell, their son, Stephen McCrewell, brother Ronald P....
Robert H. Farrell
Oct 24, 2023
Robert Farrell Obituary Robert Harry Farrell, known to most as Rob, closed his final chapter on October 24, 2023, in Hartford, CT, with his wife Janet at his side, leaving the world a touch less vibrant and a whole lot less funny. Rob was born to the late Gertrude (Harlacher) and John J. Farrell Sr in Wheeling, WV, on April...
Dorothy L. (Wilson) Wrobleski
Oct 21, 2023
Dorothy Wrobleski Obituary Dorothy L. Wrobleski, 83, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on October 21, 2023. She was born in Fairfield, ME, the daughter of the late Maurice and Ruth (Shorey) Wilson. Dorothy is survived by her grandson Nicholas Wrobleski, daughter-in-law Paula Lomas, brother-in-law Maurice “Brud” Stapleton, sister-in-law Sister Margaret Wrobleski, Kate Ericson, and several nieces and nephews. She...
Jeanette E. (Touchette) Millette
Oct 17, 2023
Jeanette Millette Obituary Jeanette E. Millette, 95, of Willimantic, CT passed away on October 17, 2023, surrounded by her family and caregiver Mavis Lopez. She was born in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late Leo A. and Laura (Major) Touchette. Jeanette was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted Catholic and lifelong member of Saint Mary’s...
Kenneth Udal
Oct 17, 2023
Kenneth Udal Obituary Kenneth Udal, 72, of Willington, CT beloved husband of 34 years of Mary (Chamberlain) Udal passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, with his beloved wife by his side. Ken was born on June 18, 1951, the third son of August Udal and Katherine (Wawer) Udal. Ken graduated from Windham High School and continued his education at...
Maryllyn R. (Rumery) Fairfield
Oct 15, 2023
Maryllyn Fairfield Obituary Maryllyn Jeannette Fairfield - 105 years- died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Mansfield Center, CT on October 15, 2023 with her family and close friend by her side. She was born on July 27, 1918 in Saco, Maine, the daughter of Jeannette Scamman and Jesse Earle Rumery. She is survived by her daughter, Donna and her...
Robert G. Lawlor
Oct 14, 2023
Robert Lawlor Obituary Robert George Lawlor, 89, of Hampton, beloved husband for 68 years of Maureen (Brink) Lawlor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in Hartford on February 22, 1934, son of the late Clayton and Lucille (Peloso) Lawlor. Robert was raised in Hartford and attended Hartford Public Schools. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Dzintra (Mezulis) Mustis
Oct 13, 2023
Dzintra Mustis Obituary Dzintra Mustis, 98, of Eastford, a member of the Windham, CT community, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023. Born in Latvia on August 23, 1925, she was a woman of intelligence, thoughtfulness, and analytical prowess. Dzintra graduated from the University of Connecticut and dedicated several years of her life to social work, impacting many lives positively....
Lucille Jane (Preston) Bennett
Oct 11, 2023
Lucille Bennett Obituary Lucille Jane Preston Bennett, 91, loving mother and grandmother, went peacefully to her just reward on October 11, 2023, in Northridge, California. The youngest child of John and Leuna Preston, she was born in 1932 in Dublin, Erath County, Texas, and was raised on a farm in Post, Garza County, in the midst of the Dust Bowl....
Ruth Alice (Phillips) Johnston
Oct 9, 2023
Ruth Johnston Obituary Ruth Alice Johnston, 98, passed away Monday, October 9, at The Hearth in Glastonbury, her home for the last six years. She was the daughter of the late Alvin H. Phillips, Jr and Alice Phillips. She grew up in Long Meadow, Massachusetts and Somers, Connecticut, graduating from Rockville High School. She attended a secretarial program at Boston...
Steven W. Murphy
Oct 7, 2023
Steven Murphy Obituary Steven W. Murphy, 54, of Jewett City, CT passed away on October 7, 2023. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Richard and Marie (Boucher) Murphy. He was a graduate of Windham High School. Steven was full of adventure; his imagination had no limits. He had a passion for jewelry making and breaking....
Walt W. Glista
Oct 6, 2023
Walt Glista Obituary Walter William Glista passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born on December 1, 1958 to Kasimer and Rosli (Stussi) Glista. He was raised in West Hartford, Connecticut and graduated from Conard High School in 1977. Walt was an outstanding wrestler and enjoyed sports of all kinds. A gifted mechanic,...
Geraldine "Jerri" (Lombardo) Chalk
Oct 3, 2023
Geraldine "Jerri" Chalk Obituary Geraldine "Jerri" Chalk, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend, passed away on October 3, 2023, at her home in Columbia, CT, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 30, 1958, in Willimantic, CT. Jerri had a smile that could light up any room that she walked into and was a friend...
Richard A. Parker
Oct 2, 2023
RIchard Parker Obituary Richard A. Parker, 81, of Mansfield, CT passed away on October 2, 2023. He was born in Cornwall, VT the son of the late Ralph and Della (Porter) Parker. Richard is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann (Bellerose) Parker, sons Andrew Joseph “AJ” Parker and his wife Jennifer and Allen Richard Parker and his wife...
Stratonicki "Nicki" (Kambouris) Semerzakis
Sep 30, 2023
Stratonicki "Nicki" Semerzakis Obituary Nicki (Kambouris) Semerzakis, 95, of Indianapolis, IN passed away surrounded by family on September 30, 2023. She was born in Rhodes, Greece, the daughter of the late Yiannis “John” and Vasilia (Diakosavvas) Kambouris. She is survived by her children John and his wife Teresa Semerzakis, Carrie and and her husband Gary Stevens, Vasilios Semerzakis, and Mary...
Samuel Jackson Harvey
Sep 29, 2023
Samuel Harvey Obituary We celebrate the life of Samuel Jackson Harvey, affectionately known as Jack, who was born on July 31, 1934, in Washington, D.C. He passed away at home in Chaplin, Connecticut, on September 29, 2023. Jack was born to Samuel Hugh Harvey and Sarah Jackson Harvey, who have preceded him in death. He was an adored father to...
Jean S. (Sayre) Kruger
Sep 25, 2023
Jean Kruger Obituary It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Kruger, of Mansfield, a beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Jean passed away on September 25, 2023, in Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut. She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on March 24, 1933, moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan with her family while in grade...
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