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Frank E. Jaquith

Frank E. Jaquith

Aug 31, 2023

Frank Jaquith Obituary It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Frank E. Jaquith, 70 of Mansfield Center, CT passed peacefully on August 31, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Living Center where he was cared for with the utmost respect, dignity, and love. Frank resided in Manchester and attended M.H.S. where he...

John Patrick Vrabel

John Patrick Vrabel

Aug 30, 2023

John Vrabel Obituary John Patrick Vrabel, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, in Willimantic, CT. Born on October 23, 1932, in New York. John served his country in the Navy from 1952 to 1956 as a machinist in the engine room of the Aircraft carrier the S.S. Roosevelt. Through the Navy, John was able to see the world.  After...

Philip John Ricard

Philip John Ricard

Aug 30, 2023

Philip Ricard Obituary Philip John Ricard, known affectionately as "Phil" to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, in Hampton, CT. Born on Christmas Eve in 1961 in Willimantic, CT, Phil was a man of many passions and talents, whose love for his family and interests were the cornerstone of his life. Phil is survived by...

Ronald Carlton Rock

Ronald Carlton Rock

Aug 27, 2023

Ronald Rock Obituary Ronald Carlton Rock, known affectionately as Ron, passed away on August 27, 2023, in Hampton, CT. Born on January 21, 1947, in Plattsburgh, NY, Ron's life was defined by his faith and his love for his family. Ron was a graduate of Mount Assumption High School, where he cultivated a love for learning and developed the skills...

Edward Anthony Tervidis

Edward Anthony Tervidis

Aug 25, 2023

Edward Tervidis Obituary Edward Anthony Tervidis, known by friends and family as Eddy, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023 in Windham, Connecticut. Born on April 29, 1931, in Easton, Pennsylvania, Eddy lived a life filled with hard work, ingenuity, and a curiosity for the world around him. Eddy's early life was characterized by his industrious spirit. As a youth,...

Richard J. Tangari

Richard J. Tangari

Aug 25, 2023

Richard Tangari Obituary Richard J. Tangari, fondly known as Rick, was a beacon of love, wisdom, and handiness. Born on August 14, 1955, in Norwich Connecticut, he lived a life that was an embodiment of positivity and resilience, until his peaceful passing in Ashford on August 25, 2023. Rick was the beloved husband and soulmate to Susan Tangari, their love...

Corina F (Losen) Wylie

Corina F (Losen) Wylie

Aug 23, 2023

Corina Wylie Obituary Corina Losen Wylie, 61, of Chaplin, CT passed away on August 23, 2023.  Born July 1962 to Ernst and Augusta Losen of Windham, CT.  Corina attended Windham High School and worked as an administrative assistant at the University of Connecticut until she retired. She is survived by a sister, Evelyn Gillis and her husband Joseph of Shelton;...

Vivian J. Angell

Vivian J. Angell

Aug 23, 2023

Vivian Angell Obituary Vivian Hope (Johnson) Angell, 101, of Columbia, CT, wife of E. Leonard Angell, passed away on August 23, 2023 at the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn, CT. She was born in Sterling, CT, on February 1, 1922, to the late William and Cora (Babcock) Johnson. Vivian graduated from Plainfield High School, class of 1940. Vivian and...

Donald Murray Clauson

Donald Murray Clauson

Aug 20, 2023

Donald Clauson Obituary Donald Murray Clauson, known affectionately to all as Donny, passed away on August 20, 2023, in New Britain, CT. Born on November 1, 1947 in Willimantic, CT, to Grace (Standish) Clauson and Herbert Clauson, Donny lived a life filled with kindness and a gentle spirit. Donny was a loyal and dedicated family man, predeceased by his parents,...

Linda M. Legere

Linda M. Legere

Aug 20, 2023

Linda Legere Obituary Linda M. Legere, 64, of Willimantic passed away on August 20, 2023 at Douglas Manor.  She was born March 5, 1959, the daughter of late Robert and Doris (Bernard) Legere.  Linda loved gardening, playing cards, visiting with friends, and taking walks. She is survived by her sister Carol Ives of Willimantic, CT and her son, George Ives...

Deborah (Banta) Grenier

Deborah (Banta) Grenier

Aug 19, 2023

Deborah Grenier Obituary Deborah "Deb" Grenier, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, in Willimantic, CT. Born on November 18, 1953, in New London, CT, Deb was a vibrant soul whose love and laughter touched everyone who knew her. Deb attended East Lyme High School in Niantic, Connecticut where she was known for her...

Winston Hawkins

Winston Hawkins

Aug 18, 2023

Winston Hawkins Obituary Winston Wildes Hawkins, of Brooklyn, CT, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023.  Born in Mansfield Center, CT on October 17, 1921, he was the son of the late Harold C. Hawkins, Sr. and Minnie (Wildes) Hawkins.  The seventh of nine siblings, Winston was born and raised in Mansfield Center.  Along with his twin brother Winthrop, he...

John William Bailey

John William Bailey

Aug 15, 2023

John Bailey Obituary John William Bailey, 62, of Lebanon, CT, passed away in Hartford, CT, on August 15, 2023. He was born in Windham, CT, on March 11, 1961, to the late Robert and Helen (Postemsky) Bailey. John was a graduate of Windham High School. His intellectual curiosity, cultivated by his love for literature, was a constant throughout his life....

Carol Ann (Jolly) Muise

Carol Ann (Jolly) Muise

Aug 14, 2023

Carol Muise Obituary Carol Ann Muise, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on August 14, 2023, at Windham Hospital. Born on September 25, 1936, in Worcester, MA, Carol's life was characterized by her loving nature, kindness, and thoughtfulness, qualities that endeared her to all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Carol graduated from Auburn High...

Michael Turvey

Michael Turvey

Aug 12, 2023

Michael Turvey Obituary Michael Thomas Turvey passed away peacefully on August 12 at the age of 81. He was a proud Cockney from London’s East End, the son of the late Nel and “Bonky” Turvey. A world-class track and field athlete, he was training for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics when injuries forced him to pursue his interest in skilled movement...

Russell Bartlett Thompson Sr.

Russell Bartlett Thompson Sr.

Aug 9, 2023

Russell Thompson Sr. Obituary Russell Bartlett Thompson Sr., known to all as "Russ," passed away in New London, CT, on August 9, 2023. Born on January 6, 1950, in Hartford, CT, to Lionel L. and Martha (Bartlett) Thompson, Russ was a man of many passions, a lover of life, and a true adventurer. Russ was a graduate of Windham Technical...

Jose Angel Feliciano

Jose Angel Feliciano

Aug 7, 2023

Jose Feliciano Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose A. Feliciano, fondly known as Joe, on August 7, 2023. Born on October 11, 1945, in Barrio Atalaya de Aguada, Puerto Rico. Jose was a man of immense kindness, friendliness, and a zest for life that touched everyone he met. He passed away suddenly from...

Joan Marie (White) Shea

Joan Marie (White) Shea

Aug 6, 2023

Joan Shea Obituary Joan Marie (White) Shea, 85, of Windham, CT, wife of the late Richard Shea Sr., passed away on August 6, 2023.  She was born in Windham on February 21, 1938, to the late Harold and Marie (Jenkins) White Sr. She lived her whole life in Windham, CT, and graduated from Windham High School in 1955.  Joan was...

Wladyslaw "Walter" Tokarz

Wladyslaw "Walter" Tokarz

Aug 5, 2023

Wladyslaw Tokarz Obituary Wladyslaw "Walter" C. Tokarz, born on February 22, 1947 in Westerly, RI, passed away unexpectedly in Columbia, CT on August 5, 2023. Walter, a man known for his caring and helpful demeanor. Walter shared his loving heart and generous nature through kind, thoughtful actions and, the most valuable gift, his time. He has left an indelible mark...

Robert Russell Sennick

Robert Russell Sennick

Aug 5, 2023

Robert Sennick Obituary Robert R. Sennick, of Willimantic, fondly known as 'Ikey' to his friends, passed away on August 5, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1948, in Stamford, CT to Leo and Grace (Soloway) Sennick. After graduating from J.M. Wright Technical School in Stamford, Ikey served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He then moved to...

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