Joycelyn Erho Calande
Apr 19, 2011
Joycelyn Erho Calande, 72, died April 19, 2011, in Columbia, CT with her family at her side after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer and lymphoma. She was born May 2nd 1938 in Bristol, Ct to the late Yvonne and John Erho. Joycelyn was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed reading, classical music,...
Noah A. Bassett
Apr 18, 2011
Bassett, Noah A. Noah, 85, of Columbia died peacefully Monday, April 18,, 2011 at Windham Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Noah is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Doris (Beaulieu) Bassett; his endeared children Deborah Bassett, Douglas Bassett and Craig Bassett and Craig's wife Amy as well as his grandchildren Tiffani Bassett (and her mother Tammy Konarski...
Herbert R. Savage Sr
Apr 18, 2011
Herbert R. Savage Sr., 90, of Baltic, died Monday April 18, 2011 at home. He was born in Norwich, CT November 3, 1920. He was the son of H.E. Savage and Fern L. (Richardson) Savage. Herbert was the last surviving son from a family of nine brothers and sisters; David, Arthur, Russell, John, Henry, Helen, Joyce and Meredith. He graduated...
Dorothy S. Parkhurst
Apr 18, 2011
Dorothy Grace (Simpson) Parkhurst, 93, of Guilford, CT, died peacefully at Apple Rehab in Guilford on April 18. She was the wife of the late Richard Jackson Parkhurst. Born July 17, 1917, in Windham Center, she was the daughter of the late Charles Perry and Ann Elizabeth (Scott) Simpson, the fourth of five children. Dorothy graduated from Plainfield High School...
Elvi S. Grabber
Apr 18, 2011
Elvi Sofia Grabber passed away on April 18, 2011 at home. She was the daughter of William and Martha Viiltola of Vihanti, Finland. As the youngest child, Elvi grew up helping her widowed mother on the family farm and attending school in Vihanti and neaby Raahe. Following high school, Elvi worked in a pharmacy in Raahe in preparation for attending...
Rose A. Cushman
Apr 17, 2011
Rose A. (Busse) Cushman, Knollwood Acres, Storrs, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2011, at home, with her family at her bedside after a short battle with cancer. She was born at Hartford Hospital on October 10, 1932. She was the daughter of Frances Lockwood Busse, and Susan (Hattin) Busse. She worked as a waitress and housekeeper and has been...
Donald E. Griffin Sr
Apr 17, 2011
Donald E. Griffin Sr - "Bompa" passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 17, 2011 with his granddaughter holding his hand. He was the 4th child of 11 born to William Griffin and Ellen (Olin) Griffin. Born July 17, 1925 in Hebron CT where he lived for most of his life, moving only to be closer to family and...
William Flaucher
Apr 16, 2011
William Flaucher, MSGT, USAF, Retired, 68, of Windham, CT, born June 25, 1942, died of heart and lung disease Saturday, April 16, 2011 with his family by his side. Bill leaves his soul mate and devoted wife, Mickey, his daughter and son-in-law, Jodi and David Walencewicz of Windham, CT, son Bill and his partner Donna Denoyelle of Manchester, NH, son...
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...
