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Robert "Bob" Wojnar

Robert "Bob" Wojnar

Jun 28, 2024

Robert Wojnar Obituary Robert (Bob) Wojnar, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Willimantic on June 28, 2024. He was the loving husband of Rose (Lambert) Wojnar for 56 beautiful, inseparable years. He was the father of their only daughter, Lisa (Wojnar) Nilsson for whom he loved and adored as well as being a proud father-in-law of her husband,...

France Marie Gagnon

France Marie Gagnon

Jun 26, 2024

France Gagnon Obituary France Marie Gagnon, 74, widower of Guy J Gagnon l, since 2012, and beloved mother of 2 sons passed away peacefully on June 26th 2024. Born October 17th, 1949 in St. Martin, Quebec, Canada to Clement and Lucienne Garneau. She moved to Hartford in 1977 to be with her husband where they began to build a life...

Dawn Faye (Lounsbury) Visintini

Dawn Faye (Lounsbury) Visintini

Jun 23, 2024

Dawn Visintini Obituary Dawn F. Visintini, 85, of Windham, CT passed away on June 23, 2024. She was born in Coventry, CT, daughter of the late May and Clifford C. Lounsbury, Sr. Dawn enjoyed painting and other crafts, genealogy, gardening, baking and cooking, and being a local historian. She worked at an OB-GYN office as their assistant. She is survived...

James "Jim" J. Mcgill

James "Jim" J. Mcgill

Jun 22, 2024

James "Jim" McGill Obituary James Joseph McGill, 78, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 13, 1946. Jim grew up in West Hartford and graduated from Northwest Catholic High School. In 1967, he married Patricia, and together...

Patricia Louise (Ellwein) Tanaka

Patricia Louise (Ellwein) Tanaka

Jun 21, 2024

Patricia Tanaka Obituary Patricia Louise Tanaka, 87, of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away on June 21, 2024. She was born in Watertown, SD, daughter to the late Frederick “Pat” and Louise (Dingle) Ellwein. Patty was a passionate supporter of her community, including her neighbors in the Storrs Heights circle, students at the University of Connecticut, and her fellow worshipers at...

Steven Michael Mocek

Steven Michael Mocek

Jun 19, 2024

Steven Mocek Obituary This is the final call for fellow trucker Steve “Mosley” Mocek, who was taken from us last night, far too soon. He was a great friend and mentor. He will truly be missed. Steven “Mosley” Michael Mocek, 39, passed away at home from a heart attack on June 19, 2024. He lived in Chaplin in whole life....

Richard John Grenier

Richard John Grenier

Jun 18, 2024

Richard Grenier Obituary Richard John Grenier, 92, died peacefully at home on June 18, 2024 with his loving wife, Judith, by his side.  Born September 17, 1931 in Poughkeepsie, New York to Charles Edward “Eddie” Grenier and Sophie (Delekta) Grenier, he spent most of his life in the Willimantic/Windham/Mansfield, Connecticut area. An athlete, outdoorsman, and beloved teacher, he began his...

David J. Morris

David J. Morris

Jun 17, 2024

David Morris Obituary David J.  Morris began his eternal journey on his most loved trails on June 17, 2024.  Since his retirement as senior program analyst in the Informational Technology Services (ITS) department at the University of Connecticut in 2001, he has been a dedicated hiker and group leader in the Appalachian Mountain Club, AMC. Dave was born in Coventry,...

Ellinor Lee (Scully) Sisson

Ellinor Lee (Scully) Sisson

Jun 17, 2024

Ellinor Sisson Obituary Ellinor Lee (Scully) Sisson, 89, of Willimantic, wife of the late Al Sisson, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ellinor (Jurgensen) Scully. Lee is survived by three sons and a daughter, Dave Caouette, Kate Johannsen, Raymond (Chip) Caouette...

John Mitchell Baker

John Mitchell Baker

Jun 15, 2024

John Baker Obituary John Mitchell Baker, born April 20, 1941, in Butte, Montana, passed away suddenly at his home on June 15, 2024. John was an avid reader and a life-long learner. He loved travel, spending time at the beach with family and friends, hiking, and fine dining. He was an accomplished classical pianist. John was a lover of animals,...

Paul Kaminski

Paul Kaminski

Jun 14, 2024

Paul Kaminski Obituary Paul Kaminski, 94, of Willimantic, Connecticut, died peacefully on June 14th. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Paul excelled in athletics as a student, served in the U.S. Army as an officer, and devoted over 30 years as an educator and administrator for the Windham Public Schools. Paul was a devoted and loving father to his four children...

Linda Lee (Field) Doubleday

Linda Lee (Field) Doubleday

Jun 14, 2024

Linda Doubleday Obituary Linda Lee (née Field) Doubleday, known to her friends as Lee, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Connecticut on June 14, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Bangor, Maine, in 1938, Linda lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a touch of quirkiness that endeared her to everyone who...

Wayne A. Mazzola

Wayne A. Mazzola

Jun 10, 2024

Wayne Mazzola Obituary Wayne A. Mazzola, 67, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away on June 10, 2024. Wayne was born on November 20, 1956 in Willimantic CT.  He was the son of his beloved parents the late Henry J. Mazzola, and the late Cecile M. Mazzola. Wayne was predeceased by his youngest brother James M. Mazzola in 2000.  Wayne...

Florice Elizabeth (Cates, Leary) Church

Florice Elizabeth (Cates, Leary) Church

Jun 9, 2024

Florice Church Obituary Florice Elizabeth (Cates, Leary) Church, age 88, of Windham, CT, passed into everlasting life on June 9, 2024. Florice was born on March 24, 1936, in Yarmouth, Maine. She preferred to be called Liz. She married Clayton Church in 1957 and together they lived in Coventry most of their lives, where they frequently enjoyed picnics at Coventry...

Gerald Lee Vernon

Gerald Lee Vernon

Jun 6, 2024

Gerald Vernon Obituary Gerald Lee Vernon, known affectionately as Jerry to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, at the age of 76 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, CT. Born on November 14, 1947, in Willimantic, CT.  Jerry was the proud son of the late James A Vernon, and Clara P Terlecki-Vernon.  Though...

F. Belle (Hurlbutt) Robinson

F. Belle (Hurlbutt) Robinson

Jun 4, 2024

F. Belle Robinson Obituary Belle Robinson passed away June 4, 2024 at home surrounded by family in Columbia, CT.  She is predeceased by her beloved husband Lucius W. Robinson, Jr. and her oldest son, James Robinson, both of Columbia, CT.  She is survived by her sons Richard Robinson (Bobby), Carmichael, CA., Douglas Robinson (Denis), Columbia, CT., and her daughter Lynn...

Dot Davis

Dot Davis

Jun 4, 2024

Dot Davis Obituary Dot Davis born June 21,1936 to John R and Hazel E Sullivan passed peacefully in her sleep, June 4, 2024.  She is predeceased by her dear friend of several decades, Jerry Anderson, her sisters, Peggy Martin & Rita Higgins, brother-in-law, SK Martin, niece, Susie T Scotti and nephew, David Martin. Left to honor her memory are her...

Hector Samuel Ortiz

Hector Samuel Ortiz

Jun 2, 2024

Hector Ortiz Obituary Hector Samuel Ortiz, 80, of Willimantic, CT passed away on June 2, 2024. He was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, son of the late Marcelino Ortiz and Adelaida Rosa Burgos. Hector is survived by his children Ellis, Hector Jr., Carlos, Richard, Glenn, and Maria Ortiz and Ivan Maldonado, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. His family...

Doris G. (Handfield) Clark

Doris G. (Handfield) Clark

May 31, 2024

Doris Clark Obituary Doris G. Clark, 96, wife of the late Earl W. Clark, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, at Douglas Manor where she had been a resident for the past 3 years.  She was a former resident of Mansfield.  Doris was born on July 1, 1927, in Willimantic, Connecticut, the daughter of the late John and Louise...

Jonathan M. Marrotte

Jonathan M. Marrotte

May 29, 2024

Jonathan Marrotte Obituary Jonathan M. Marrotte, 45, passed away on May 29, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late David Marrotte and leaves behind his mother Muriel Tabor Marrotte, brother Matthew Marrotte and nieces and nephews Dale, Meagan, Melanie, and Matthew Jr.; brother, Michael...

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