Sonja K. (Bashko) Chowanec
Jul 30, 2023
Sonja Chowanec Obituary Sonja K. (Bashko) Chowanec, 85 of Columbia passed on July 30, 2023. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was raised in a brick tenement owned by her grandmother. She graduated from Grammar school 1st. in her class and 2nd. in her High School, first in Math, English, and Science, and received the American Legion Award, and...
Bea M. (Lee) Andrews
Jul 26, 2023
Bea Andrews Obituary Bea (Lee) Andrews passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, at her home in Colchester, CT. Born on April 8, 1933, in Hartford, CT, Bea lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and her many passions. The daughter of Leona (Grant) and Clifford Lee. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Raymond...
Viola (Brakovskis) Lacis
Jul 26, 2023
Viola Lacis Obituary We are heartbroken to announce the death of our dearly beloved mother Viola (Vija) Lacis, 91, of Simi Valley, California, who passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was the wife of our devoted father Janis Lacis, her husband of almost 70 years, and we all miss her immensely. Viola was born in...
Arnold C. Hinckley
Jul 25, 2023
Arnold Hinckley Obituary Arnold C. Hinckley, 85, of Brooklyn, CT, formerly of Columbia, CT, passed away on July 25, 2023. He was born in Greenfield, MA, the son of the late Edwin G. and Harriet H. Hinckley and the husband of the late Polly Hinckley. Arnold lived in Conway, MA until his family moved to Windham, CT in 1945. He...
Linda Kay (Bigelow) Beaudry
Jul 22, 2023
Linda Beaudry Obituary Linda Kay (Bigelow) Beaudry, 75, wife of Robert Beaudry, a lifelong resident of Willimantic, passed away pm July 22. 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born on February 28, 1948, to the late Eugene and Arlene (Fellow) Bigelow. Linda leaves behind her sister, Judy Lawless...
Jason Cartter Charron
Jul 22, 2023
Jason Charron Obituary Jason Cartter "Jay" Charron, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on July 22, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 12, 1972, in Willimantic, CT, Jay was a pillar of strength, love, and laughter in his family. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Suzanne Charron, and...
Lucille "Jane" Beaudry
Jul 19, 2023
Lucille Beaudry Obituary Lucille Jane Beaudry, known affectionately as “Jane”, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023. She was born on September 14, 1944 to the late Armand and Luella Samson. Jane was the beloved sister to Walter, Ferdy, Henry, Richard, Kenny, Billy, George and Bobby. She lived a life of love and dedication not only to her own family...
Yiriel Cintron
Jul 16, 2023
Yiriel Cintron Obituary Yiriel Adrian Cintron, affectionately known as "GeeDee" by his loved ones, was born on January 13, 2003, in Willimantic, CT, and sadly passed away prematurely from a motor vehicle accident in Glastonbury, CT, on July 16, 2023. A beloved son, brother, father, and friend, Yiriel will forever be remembered by his loved ones for his fun-loving nature...
Ann (Edson) Lucey
Jul 15, 2023
Ann Lucey Obituary Ann Lucey, a beloved member of her community and a fountain of selfless love, passed away peacefully in New Britain, CT. Born on June 13, 1932, in South Weymouth, MA, she led a life rich in family connections, and notable achievements. She was the loving daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Merritt) Edson. Ann was preceded...
Judith Dyer
Jul 12, 2023
Judith Dyer Obituary After a long life dedicated to friends, family and her community, Judith L. Dyer, age 81 of Windham, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on July 12, 2023. She was born December 15, 1942 in Windham, CT. She was a Fine Arts Major and studied Individualized Art Therapy at MCC. Judy started work at Mansfield Training...
James N. Lafreniere
Jul 10, 2023
James LaFreniere Obituary James N. LaFreniere, 87, of Chaplin, Connecticut passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 10, 2023. James was born on November 13, 1935 in Burlington, VT, the son of the late Veronica Catherine (Smith) and Nelson Edward LaFreniere. James was married for 50 years to his late wife Pauline LaFreniere. He is...
Annie E. (Neff) Williams
Jul 9, 2023
Annie Williams Obituary Annie E. Williams, 88, of Chaplin, died Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Douglas Manor. She was born in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence (Grant) Neff. Our beloved mother was a quiet lady who loved to take care of her family. No matter what challenges she faced, she always had a positive attitude and...
Lawrence F. Collard
Jul 7, 2023
Lawrence Collard Obituary Lawrence Frederick Collard, Jr., 83, passed away on July 7, 2023 at home in Inverness, under the loving care of his family and HPH Hospice. Lawrence was born on August 10, 1939 in Minerva, NY, to the late Laurance F. and Edna (James) Collard. He served his country in the US Air Force. Lawrence was a retired...
John Maxim Lucas
Jul 7, 2023
John Lucas Obituary It is with great sadness that John Maxim Lucas' wife Kristin and his children Sofia, Jack, and Nathaniel announce his sudden and unexpected passing on July 7, 2023. John loved his family deeply. He was a beloved son to Paul and Barbara Lucas of Chaplin CT. He was an extraordinary husband and an amazing father. He designed...
Diana Rose (Easton) Mastrangelo
Jul 7, 2023
Diana Mastrangelo Obituary After a life dedicated to her family, friends, and community, Diana Rose (Easton) Mastrangelo, age 78 of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away peacefully in her home on July 7th, 2023. Diana was born on October 27, 1944, in Willimantic, CT and attended Hopkins Academy in Hadley, MA. She settled in Storrs Mansfield, CT and worked at the...
Tamar H. (Hetzel) Macfadyen
Jul 5, 2023
Tamar MacFadyen Obituary Tamar Hetzel MacFadyen, affectionately known as Tammy, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023, in East Providence, Rhode Island. Born on July 8, 1940, in Kane, Pennsylvania, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and kindness, leaving a profound and lasting impact on everyone she met. Her passing was due to the effects of dementia, a...
Carleton Nathan Abbott
Jul 5, 2023
Carleton Abbott Obituary Carleton “Crash” Nathan Abbott, 73, of North Windham, Connecticut passed away July 5, 2023, at Windham Hospital from heart complications. Born on August 1, 1949, in North Searsport, Maine, he was the third child born and the first son of Doris L. (Hustus) and Ralph N. Abbott. He was an adventurous young man and was not only...
Joyce Doane Morrison
Jul 4, 2023
Joyce Morrison Obituary Joyce D. Morrison, 79, of Lebanon, CT passed away July 4, 2023 at Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT due to complications from a surgery. She was born to the late Robert E. & Audrey J. (Dyer) Welch on Sept 10, 1943 in Farmington, NH. She was adopted by the late Rodney E. & Virginia A. (Day) Eldridge at...
Normand J. Cyr Sr.
Jul 4, 2023
Normand Cyr Sr. Obituary Normand J. Cyr Sr., a friendly and generous man, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023, in Willimantic, CT. Born on June 1, 1933, in Madawaska, ME, Normand was known for his love of the outdoors and passion for fishing. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth M. Cyr, his devoted son, Michael R. Cyr...
Eileen E. Burke
Jul 3, 2023
Eileen Burke Obituary Eileen Elizabeth Burke, a woman of creativity and spirited tenacity, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, in Windham, CT. Born on June 4, 1936, in New Haven, CT. she was predeceased by her parents Luther D and Elizabeth “Tess” (Muzer) Burke of Madison CT. Eileen graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut in...
