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Byron William Monroe

Byron William Monroe

May 21, 2023

Byron Monroe Obituary Byron William Monroe, age 84, of Dauphin Island, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023. He was born in Willimantic, Connecticut and lived in Lebanon, Connecticut until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick Monroe and Joan Vertefeuille, his wife Maggie, his son Richard, and his sister and brother- in- law Susan...

Lorraine (Devillez) Collins

Lorraine (Devillez) Collins

May 21, 2023

Lorraine Collins Obituary Lorraine (DeVillez) Collins, 92, was surrounded by loved ones when she was reunited with her late husband, Robert Collins, Sr. on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born in East Brooklyn, CT and was one of thirteen children to the late Eugene and Roseanna (Renaud) DeVillez. Lorraine was also predeceased by three brothers and eight sisters. Robert...

Yevgeny "Eugene" K. Krivosheev

Yevgeny "Eugene" K. Krivosheev

May 18, 2023

Yevgeny "Eugene" Krivosheev Obituary Yevgeny "Eugene" Konstantin Krivosheev, 31, of Putnam, CT passed away on May 18, 2023. He was born in Zelenokumsk, Russia, the son of Konstantin and Elena (Motovilov) Krivosheev. Eugene was known for his love and devotion to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He enjoyed travel and all things outdoors, especially hiking, cycling and fishing. He...

Stephen Hewes Ramm

Stephen Hewes Ramm

May 18, 2023

Stephen Ramm Obituary Stephen Hewes Ramm, of Columbia, CT, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was under hospice care at his home in Columbia following a strong and courageous battle with lymphoma and lung cancer. Steve was born on September 20, 1950 at Hartford Hospital to Henry Hewes Ramm and Anita Fay...

Leslie Rich

Leslie Rich

May 15, 2023

Leslie Rich Obituary Leslie Rich, 62, of Windham, CT passed away on May 15, 2023 due to the sudden onset of an illness. She was the daughter of Peter W. and Barbara E. Rich of Mansfield, CT. Leslie was a December baby and was a true wild Sagittarian. She led her life according to what she felt was right. She...

Richard P. Reagan, Sr.

Richard P. Reagan, Sr.

May 15, 2023

Richard Reagan, Sr. Obituary Richard P. Reagan, Sr., 88, of Columbia, CT passed away on May 15, 2023. He was born in Hartford, CT. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War. His favorite pastime was playing golf and was proud to get a hole in one at the 8th hole at Minnechaug...

Barbara Ruth (Brown) Olbrias

Barbara Ruth (Brown) Olbrias

May 15, 2023

Barbara Olbrias Obituary Barbara R. Olbrias, 88, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 15, 2023. She was born in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Warrender) Brown. Barbara spent her working career in the medical suturing manufacturing industry, she took joy in collecting and if you were in her...

John Henry Homiski

John Henry Homiski

May 9, 2023

John Homiski Obituary John H. Homiski, 80, of Windham CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham CT. He was a kind and gentle soul who loved his family, demonstrated humility, loads of patience, and always had a great sense of humor – his boisterous laughter was contagious and will always be...

Ramon Diaz

Ramon Diaz

May 9, 2023

Ramon Diaz Obituary Ramon (Monchy) Diaz, 66, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Backus Hospital.  He was born April 24, 1957 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Felipe and Carmen Diaz. Ramon loved baseball and worked at the Mansfield Training School and later at Willi Waste. He was very proud of his...

Jorge Mario Aguero

Jorge Mario Aguero

May 7, 2023

Jorge Aguero Obituary Jorge M. Agüero, 51, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on May 7, 2023 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Jorge was Associate Professor of Economics and El Instituto at the University of Connecticut, where he has worked since 2013. He was also affiliated with the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP) at the...

Madeline "Matty" A. Tully

Madeline "Matty" A. Tully

May 5, 2023

Madeline "Matty" Tully Obituary Madeline “Matty” Tully, 96, of Windham, CT passed away on May 5, 2023 at Douglas Manor. She was born in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Nickolaus) Tully. In 1957, she relocated to Willimantic, CT and spent most of her working life as an accounts manager at Brand Rex. There she acquired many...

Courtney Ann (Sherwood) Provost

Courtney Ann (Sherwood) Provost

May 3, 2023

Courtney Provost Obituary Courtney Ann (Sherwood) Provost, 44, lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer and passed peacefully with her family by her side on May 3, 2023. Courtney attended and graduated from Lyman High School in Lebanon, CT and married Kyle Provost in April 2004. Courtney and Kyle purchased their first home and lived in South Windsor, CT for...

Rye M. Shashok

Rye M. Shashok

May 2, 2023

Rye Shashok Obituary Obituary will be posted upon completion. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the VFW Willimantic, 630 Valley St. Willimantic. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rye M. Shashok, please visit our floral store. Read More

Frances "Frannie" M. Bourey-Szumkowski

Frances "Frannie" M. Bourey-Szumkowski

May 2, 2023

Frances "Frannie" Bourey-Szumkowski Obituary Frances M. Bourey-Szumkowski, 64, of North Windham, CT passed away on May 2, 2023. She was born in Willimantic, CT, daughter of the late Albert and Ellen Bourey. Frannie had a passion and love for her job at Camp Horizons. She loved the ocean and traveling to new and favorite places. She loved to crochet as...

Dolores "Loli" L. Alvarez

Dolores "Loli" L. Alvarez

Apr 30, 2023

Dolores "Loli" Alvarez Obituary Dolores “Loli” Alvarez, 78, of North Windham, CT passed away on April 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in San Sebastion, Puerto Rico on November 28, 1944, the daughter of the late Florito and Modesta Muniz Alvarez. Dolores will be deeply missed by her devoted son David Alvarez and his wife Brigette...

Diane "Dee Dee" P. (Pavone) Schlehofer

Diane "Dee Dee" P. (Pavone) Schlehofer

Apr 28, 2023

Diane "Dee Dee" Schlehofer Obituary Diane “Dee Dee” (Pavone) Schlehofer, of Coventry, CT died peacefully at Windham Hospital on April 28, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dee Dee was born in Willimantic, CT on October 15, 1946. The only daughter of Thomas and Leona Pavone, graduating from Windham High School in 1964. Dee Dee worked at CL&P for...

Robert W. Mcclintock

Robert W. Mcclintock

Apr 27, 2023

Robert McClintock Obituary Robert McClintock, 92, passed away April 27, 2023 at Windham Hospital. He was born October 10, 1930, to the late Warren and Anna (Roberts) McClintock. Robert enjoyed so many things in life including annual gatherings with family, birthday and Father’s Day breakfasts with his daughters, watching the New England Patriots, The Boston Red Sox and UCONN Basketball....

Herbert Charles Arico

Herbert Charles Arico

Apr 26, 2023

Herbert Arico Obituary Herbert Charles Arico, 100, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Lucille Cavar Arico; they were married for 55 years. Herb lived a full, robust life right up to his final weeks – father of two, grandfather of nine. He was a patriot,...

Lillian Yaw Lawrence

Lillian Yaw Lawrence

Apr 25, 2023

Lillian Lawrence Obituary Lillian Yaw Lawrence, 93, of Mansfield Center, CT, beloved wife of the late William R. Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023.  Born November 18, 1929, in Ticonderoga, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Lillian (Becker) Yaw. Lillian was a graduate of Hague Central School in N.Y. and St. Peter’s Hospital School of...

Paul D. Mercer

Paul D. Mercer

Apr 24, 2023

Paul Mercer Obituary Paul “Big Merc” Mercer, formerly of New Haven, CT, went home to our Lord on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Woodlake at Tolland.  Paul was born in Danforth, ME on January 4, 1955. He is predeceased by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mercer, brother Mark Joseph, brother-in-law Raymond Darveau and sister-in-law Natividad Mercer.  He is the...

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