Michael P. Haynes
Jan 28, 2010
Michael P. Haynes, 40, of Willimantic, husband of Erika Haynes, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 in Mansfield. He was born August 9, 1969 in Willimantic, the son of Robert and Carol (Clauson) Leary of Willimantic and had lived in Willimantic all his life. He was a graduate of Windham High School and earned his Bachelor in Science degree from Lehigh...
Charles Kukucka
Jan 27, 2010
Charles Kukucka, 86, of Andover, CT, passed away early on January 27, 2010, at home after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 24, 1923, in Andover, son of the late Stefan and Zuzanna Kukucka. Charles was a veteran of World War II having served in the U. S. Army, enlisting voluntarily underage. He...
Eugenie "Genie" Arson
Jan 22, 2010
Eugenie "Genie" (Gamache) Arson, 82, of Lebanon, wife of Walter J. Arson, died Friday Jan. 22, 2010 at St. Joseph Living Center, Windham. She was born in Canada on July 1, 1927 the daughter of Omer and Maria (Caron) Gamache. Genie had retired as office manager of the former Windham Lumber where she had been employed for over 20 years....
Marceline "Martha" Shimansky
Jan 18, 2010
Marceline "Martha" Shimansky, of Windham, died Monday Jan. 18, 2010 at Windham Hospital at age 91. She was born in Waterbury. In her early years she worked in many restaurants no longer existing. Martha moved to Meriden where she was employed by International Silver Co. until her retirement. She was proud to have also waitressed at Yankee Silversmith Restaurant. Martha...
Bertha Chappelle
Jan 16, 2010
Bertha D.(Farr) Chappelle, 56, of Willimantic, CT, passed away Saturday, January 16,2010 at home. Bertha was born in Hartford, CT October 30,1953, the daughter of Sophie L. Farr and the late James Farr Sr. Bertha was affectionately known as "Birdie" and will be remembered and missed by all who loved her for her respect of individuality, her smile, her laugh...
Clara F. Anderson
Jan 14, 2010
Clara F. Anderson, 92, of Brooklyn, CT passed away at home on Thursday, January 14, 2010. She was the widow of James P. Anderson who died in 1997. They were married for 52 years. Clara is survived by her sister Raye Holmes of Cincinnati, OH; brother David Hogue of Chickasha, OK; daughter Jane Hoffman and son-in-law William Hoffman of Hampton,...
George A. Guay
Jan 14, 2010
George A. Guay, 81, of Scotland, husband of Fern (Syphers) Guay, died Thursday, January 14, 2010 in Windham. He was born December 21, 1928 in Hartford, the son of Louis and Ethel (McLean) Guay and was a long time resident of Scotland. George served in the U. S. Army as an MP from 1951 to 1953, was a member of...
Joseph Stanley Deptula
Jan 13, 2010
Joseph Stanley Deptula of Windham Center, husband of Dorothy (Rohan) Deptula, died Wednesday Jan. 13, 2010 in Windham at the age of 81. He was born on Oct. 27, 1928 in Norwich the son of Joseph and Stella (Krzesicki) Deptula. In addition to his wife of 54 years Dorothy, he is survived by daughter Lori A. Deptula of Windham Ctr....
Israel "Papi" Amill
Jan 10, 2010
Israel "Papi" Amill, 81, of Willimantic, husband of Nellie (Troche) Amill, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Hartford Hospital. He was born October 29, 1928 in Puerto Rico and had lived in Willimantic since 1968. He was employed at the former Brand Rex Company in Willimantic and retired from Eastern Connecticut State University. In addition to his wife he is...
Barbara Renata Kolodziejczak
Jan 8, 2010
Barbara Renata Kolodziejczak It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Barbara Kolodziejczak, 52, of Storrs, on Friday (January 8, 2010) after a long and difficult struggle with cancer. She died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Leszek Kolodziejczak, and her daughter, Kasia Kolodziejczak....
Ruth H. Hahn
Jan 7, 2010
Ruth H. Hahn, 90, of Willimantic, died Thursday Jan. 7, 2010 at St. Joseph Living Center, Windham, where she received wonderful loving care from all of the staff for the past three years. She was born in Ridgewood, Queens, NY and has resided in Willimantic for many years. Ruth was a member of the First Congregational Church in Willimantic and...
Benjamin S. Bitzkowski
Jan 7, 2010
Benjamin S. Bitzkowski (aka Moe, Pete, Benny, Bitzy), 88, formerly of 26 Riverview Road Mansfield, CT, died at Bayview Healthcare in Waterford, CT on January 7, 2010. He was predeceased by his first wife Genevieve (Serwanski) Bitzkowski on January 24, 1977 and his second wife Gertrude (Giard) Bitzkowski on January 7, 2004. He is survived by his children, Elaine Misteretta...
Bruce Allan Bellingham
Jan 3, 2010
Bruce Allan Bellingham, 71, of Coventry, Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut died suddenly of a heart attack on January 3. Born in Hamilton Ontario, he received his Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Toronto. A consummate musician, Bruce was known throughout the region for his love of music; his enthusiasm for performing his stand-up Bass...
Mary E. Meadows
Jan 2, 2010
Mary E. Meadows, 74, of Mansfield Center, died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the Windham Hospital. She was born April 23, 1935 in Victor, West Virginia and had lived in Mansfield the past 40 years. She was a devoted mother and proud grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her cousin, Patty Nasin. She is survived by a son, James Meadows...
