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Augustine "Gus" Swanson

Augustine "Gus" Swanson

Feb 4, 2009

AUGUSTINE "GUS" SWANSON: Sadly, Gus passed away on February 4, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He was 96 years young, a fact he proudly conveyed at every opportunity. He was born December 18, 1912 in New York City, and luckily for us, a variety circumstances led to his settlement in eastern Connecticut. He leaves behind and will be greatly missed...

Terry Wayne Nearhoof

Terry Wayne Nearhoof

Feb 4, 2009

WILLIMANTIC - Terry Wayne Nearhoof, 49, of Willimantic, died unexpectedly on February 4, 2009. He was born on December 8, 1959 in Altoona, PA, the son of Doris L. Storrs who survives him. He is also survived by sisters and brothers, Marie H. Warrender, (Bob) of Brooklyn, CT, Betty Cote (Paul) of Fort Pierce, FL, Charles Nearhoof (Mary) of Altoona,...

Louise Johnson

Louise Johnson

Feb 2, 2009

JOHNSON, Louise Florine (Teich)?Louise Florine (Teich) Johnson of Storrs died peacefully at age 95 on Monday (February 2, 2009). She was the beloved wife of the late Reuben B. Johnson to whom she was married for over 50 years and loving mother of Reuben B. Johnson III and the late Jill (Johnson) Rourke. Born in Houston, TX on October 11,...

Malcolm B. Griffin

Malcolm B. Griffin

Jan 23, 2009

Malcolm B. Griffin, 63, of Manchester, died Friday, January 23, 2009 at his home. He was born June 26, 1945 in New Brunswick, Canada and had lived in Lebanon for many years before moving to Manchester. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and prior to his retirement was employed in the construction trade. He is survived by...

Gary D. Maheu

Gary D. Maheu

Jan 18, 2009

Gary D. Maheu, 55, of Lebanon, died unexpectedly on Sunday Jan. 18, 2009 at Windham Hospital after having a heart attack at his home. He was born Oct. 2, 1953 in Willimantic . Gary had been employed for twenty seven years at Electric Boat in Groton. He was an active member of Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311 and served as its'...

Edmund King Viner

Edmund King Viner

Jan 17, 2009

Edmund King Viner, 96, of Willimantic, the loving patriarch of our family, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of January 17, 2009. He was the second son of Harriet (Lord) and Harry K. Viner, born on October 2, 1912 in Cromwell, CT. He graduated from Windham High School in 1930. On June 12, 1932 he married the love...

James M. Bauer

James M. Bauer

Jan 16, 2009

James (Jim) Bauer, 87, of Storrs, passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 16, 2009. Jim was born in Niagara Falls, NY, Oct 17, 1921. James served in the 10th Mountain Division in World War II. He was wounded in the arm in Northern Italy and during his extensive rehabilitation he learned to play piano, which he practiced and enjoyed...

Marion C. Ward Waite

Marion C. Ward Waite

Jan 16, 2009

Marion C. Ward Waite, 87, of North Windham, died Friday Jan. 16, 2009 at St. Joseph Living Center. She was born April 11, 1921 in Danielson the daughter of James and Elizabeth Manley. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed for many years at University of Connecticut. She is survived by two daughters, Marion Ward and Phoebe Ward both...

Helen Nacsin

Helen Nacsin

Jan 11, 2009

Helen (Courtemanche) Nacsin, of Franklin, wife of George Nacsin, died Sunday Jan. 11, 2009 at W.W. Backus Hospital, Norwich after a brief illness. She was born in Southbridge, MA. the daughter of Flabien and Amelia (Duclos) Courtemanche . Helen owned and operated Birch Heights Beauty Nook in Franklin for thirty five years prior to retirement. In addition to her husband...

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