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Gundula Brunhilde (Prietzel) Halpin
Jul 1, 2023
Gundula Halpin Obituary Gundula Brunhilde Prietzel, 84, of Mansfield, Conn., passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Born in Northern Germany on July 24, 1938—in what was once known as the Province of Pomerania until it was dissolved in 1945 following World War II—she was the daughter of Fritz and Erika Prietzel. Growing up during the...
Oscar Meimers
Jun 29, 2023
Oscar Meimers Obituary Oscar Meimers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather (Opa), and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023. Born on January 30, 1945, Oscar was a remarkable man, and his life was a testament to the power of love, the importance of family, and the value of hard work. Oscar was born in Erbach, Germany the youngest of...
Jean (Mcquade) Richards
Jun 22, 2023
Jean Richards Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Jean (McQuade) Richards of Willimantic, CT announces her passing on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Venice, FL. Born on February 16, 1930, to parents Hugh and Helen McQuade, Jean spent her life in Connecticut where she was born. After graduating from Windham High School, she married Robert Richards...
Roland Joseph Veilleux
Jun 22, 2023
Roland Veilleux Obituary Roland J. Veilleux, 92, of Willimantic/South Windham passed away on June 22, 2023. He was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Sevigne) Veilleux and husband of the late Claire (Brousseau) Veilleux. Roland was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and retired from Pratt & Whitney. He leaves his children; Mark Veilleux and his wife Darla,...
Scott Joseph Earl Baker
Jun 20, 2023
Scott Baker Obituary It is with a full heart and profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Scott J.E. Baker, 44 on June 20, 2023. Born in Norwich Connecticut, the son of Susan Baker (Muir) and William Baker of Willimantic, CT. Scott grew up, played sports, and attended school in Windham, CT though he truly felt...
Gerald E. Bienvenue
Jun 16, 2023
Gerald Bienvenue Obituary Gerald E. Bienvenue, 92 of Storrs, died on his Birthday June 16th 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Gerald was the son of the late Romeo and Gertrude (O’Shaughnesy) Bienvenue. He enlisted in the Navy in 1950 to see the world, but only ever saw Pensacola Florida. Gerald married Cecile (Frechette) in July of 1957, they were...
David Paul Mccarthy
Jun 15, 2023
David McCarthy Obituary David Paul McCarthy, Sr., age 88, of Windham, CT and Port Orange, FL passed away on June 15, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, Pop Pop, Great Pop Pop, and puppy dad. Dave was born on November 22, 1934 in Pottstown, PA. He attended Aloysius Grammar School in Pottstown, PA, where he was known for “finding...
John T. Postemski
Jun 12, 2023
John Postemski Obituary John T. Postemski, 98, of Willington, CT passed away on June 12, 2023. He was born and raised on the family farm in Hampton, CT. He was the son of the late Thomas and Victoria (Hyduk) Postemski. John was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Postemski, to whom he was married for 73 years. He was...
Diana Lynn (Noheimer) Eichler
Jun 11, 2023
Diana Eichler Obituary Diana Lynn (Noheimer) Eichler, 72, of Willimantic, CT passed away on June 11, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1951 in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late Gerry and Mabel (Maynard) Noheimer. Diana and Ted loved car shows and showing off their GMC Caballero “The General”. They also enjoyed Dunkin’ Donuts; Diana was rarely seen...
Clifford Emerson Tompkins
Jun 6, 2023
Clifford Tompkins Obituary Clifford Emerson Tompkins, passed from this life on June 6, 2023, in North Port Florida. Cliff was born on February 18, 1959, to the late Leonard B. Tompkins and Jane (Lounsbury) Haney. He leaves behind his sister Karen Tompkins of Wimauma, Florida; niece Samantha Bramberger of Lithia, Florida, and his beloved and faithful Labrador retriever, Cletus. An...
Joseph G. Baran
Jun 5, 2023
Joseph Baran Obituary Joseph G. Baran, 92, of Windham, Connecticut, passed away on June 5, 2023, after a four-year courageous battle with dementia/Alzheimers. Joe was born on March 18, 1931, to Mary and Joseph Baran in Willimantic, Connecticut. Shortly after graduating from technical school, he was drafted into the Korean War. After serving four years, he worked as a builder/finish...
Leonard "Lenny" J. Incandella
May 31, 2023
Leonard "Lenny" Incandella Obituary Leonard J. Incandella, 82, of North Windham, CT and Myrtle Beach, SC, husband of Sharon (Gorgone) Incandella, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Backus Hospital. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Vincent and Anna (Charizione) Incandella. Lenny was a car salesman for 31 years at Gem Chevrolet/Champagne. He was a proud...
Lawrence "Larry" E. Lombard, Jr.
May 30, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Lombard, Jr. Obituary Lawrence E. Lombard, Jr. of Mansfield Center, CT, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2023. Larry was born in Raymond, Maine on July 29, 1952. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Rand) Lombard. Larry graduated from Windham High School in Windham, ME in 1970. He then attended the University...
Jay Doscher
May 29, 2023
Jay Doscher Obituary Jay Doscher, 64, of Willimantic, CT, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home. He was born in Manchester, CT, the son of the late Austin and Jacqueline (Ranges) Doscher. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. To...
Mary (Checco) Gawlicki
May 26, 2023
Mary Gawlicki Obituary Mary Checco Gawlicki, 73, of Storrs, CT, wife of 43 years to her loving husband, Ted, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital after an inspirational, decade long fight with serious heart and lung disease. Mary was President of Corporate Translations, Inc. which she and her husband grew from an idea in their basement into...
Roger R. Racicot
May 24, 2023
Roger Racicot Obituary Roger R. Racicot, 82, of Columbia, husband of his loving late wife of 39 year, Judith (Bender) Racicot, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Columbia, CT, the son of the late Raymond and Katherine (Pikas) Racicot. Roger spent his career in agriculture working for Agway and Beacon Feeds. He loved farming,...
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
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
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
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...
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