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Elizabeth M. Perrone

Elizabeth M. Perrone

May 13, 2006

Elizabeth M. (Ermini) Perrone, 81, of North Windham, beloved wife of Joseph W. Perrone and devoted mother to Anita Curtis and her husband Bradley Curtis of Manchester and Cynthia Perrone-Sorci and her husband John Sorci of Weston, Florida, died peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Windham Community Memorial Hospital in Willimantic. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Matthew Curtis (21),...

Rose A. Haddad

Rose A. Haddad

May 5, 2006

Rose A. Haddad. Heaven just called home one of its sweetest, hardest working angels. On May 5th, 2006, Rose Haddad, of Willimantic, beloved proprietor of Lindy s Restaurant, joined her late husband George, parents Charles and Emma, sisters Nellie and Jenny and brothers George and Eddie. Born in 1908, Rose lived her entire life in Willimantic. She was a graduate...

Richard H. Jones

Richard H. Jones

May 4, 2006

Richard H. Jones, 70, of Chaplin, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Carlson) Jones, died at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, May 4, 2006 after a long and courageous battle with lung disease. He was born October 15, 1935 in Providence, RI, son of the late Benjamin and Charlotte (Hayward) Jones, and had lived in North Windham most of...

Andis Vildavs

Andis Vildavs

Apr 30, 2006

Andis Vildavs, 46, of Willimantic, died Sunday April 30, 2006 at home. He was born March 15, 1960 in Germany, the son of Ernests and Irene (Sube) Vildavs of Willimantic. Andis was a graduate of Windham High School and had been employed as a carpenter in the construction industry. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his former...

Elizabeth Ann Betty Richter

Elizabeth Ann Betty Richter

Apr 28, 2006

Elizabeth Ann Betty Richter, 67, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 28, 2006. She was born on September 24, 1938 in Boston, the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Fraizer) Drew. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, William K. and Maria T. Fisher, a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Dwayne Nelson, 2 stepsons,...

Edna H. Horan

Edna H. Horan

Apr 27, 2006

Edna H. Horan, of Willimantic, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 27, 2006. Her family was with her. The great love of her life, James B. Horan, died five years earlier. Together they raised four children, Jeffrey Horan of Marlborough, MA, soon to be married to Nancy Clegg, Kevin Horan of Mansfield, Mary C. Horan of Lebanon with...

Anna Marie Bates

Anna Marie Bates

Apr 27, 2006

Anna Marie Bates, 84, of Enfield, formerly of Willimantic, rose with the angels Thursday, April 27, 2006 in Enfield. Anna is survived by her son, Joseph Lee Bates and his wife Pam of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, her twin daughters, Linda DesChamplain of Enfield with whom she resided for the past 9 years, and daughter Carol Breton and her husband...

Donald L. Megquier

Donald L. Megquier

Apr 27, 2006

Donald L. Megquier, of Coventry, passed away peacefully at his home after a short illness, on Thursday April 27, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Don was an avid Red Sox fan was also passionate about the UConn men s basketball team. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his wife Lynn,...

Angeline Lucy Desiato

Angeline Lucy Desiato

Apr 25, 2006

Angeline Lucy DeSiato, 86, of Columbia, CT., died Tuesday April 25, 2006 at Windham Memorial Hospital. She was born in Willimantic, CT. on March 12, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline (Paci) Giordano and the beloved wife of the late Felix DeSiato, the founder of DeSiato Sand and Gravel Corporation. She is survived by her...

Barbara B. Warren

Barbara B. Warren

Apr 24, 2006

Barbara (Buck) Warren, 91, of Storrs, widow of Walter C. Warren, died Monday April 24, 2006 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Jan. 7, 1915 in Worcester, MA. the daughter of Edwin and Mabel (Oaks) Buck and was a lifelong Ashford / Storrs resident. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by...

Mary Elizabeth Melo

Mary Elizabeth Melo

Apr 24, 2006

Mary Elizabeth Melo, 71, of Lebanon and Estero, Florida, formerly of Columbia and Nobleboro, Maine, died Monday, April 24, 2006 in Naples, Florida after a short illness. She was born September 9, 1934 in Windham, daughter of the late Professor Robert C. and Catherine (Roche) Baldwin. Prior to her retirement as a branch manager, she was employed at the former...

Ernest D. Whitney Jr

Ernest D. Whitney Jr

Apr 23, 2006

Ernest Dale Whitney Jr., 45 of Loris, South Carolina, formerly of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday April 23, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved son of Bernice (Clark) Whitney of Lebanon and the late Ernest D. Whitney Sr. In addition to his mother he is survived by 3 daughters, Angela and her boyfriend Moises Flores, Molly...

Charles Franklin Sornberger

Charles Franklin Sornberger

Apr 22, 2006

Scotland, Connecticut Dr. Charles Franklin Sornberger died at home on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the age of 91. His family was with him. He was born in Cortland, New York and was the only son of Bessie Rood Sornberger and Dr. Frank Sornberger. He graduated from Dartmouth College and Syracuse University Medical School. He specialized in the field of...

Charles Elliott Brown

Charles Elliott Brown

Apr 19, 2006

Charles Elliott Brown, 74 , of Davidson, N.C., formerly of Lebanon, Ct., died Wednesday April 19, 2006 at The Brian Center, Mooresville, N.C. after an extended illness. He was born July 19, 1931, the son of the late Alfred Holt Brown and Mary Rogers Brown. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and worked for Rossi Corp....

Ralph B. Seymour

Ralph B. Seymour

Apr 18, 2006

Ralph Seymour, 76, of Waterford,Ct, husband of Linda Carter Seymour, died on Tuesday April,18. Ralph was born on February 1, 1930 and grew up in Greenwich. He was a 1952 graduate of Yale University ( School of Engineering). After his graduation from Yale, Ralph entered the U.S. Navy and trained to be a pilot. His working career started with General...

Mildred Mcgloughlin

Mildred Mcgloughlin

Apr 14, 2006

Mildred (Koder) McGloughlin, 93, formerly of Scotland, widow of William J. McGloughlin, died Friday evening April 14, 2006 at Douglas Manor in Windham. She was born Oct. 29, 1912 in Jamaica, N.Y. and resided on Long Island until moving to Scotland in 1991 to be with her family. Mildred enjoyed gardening at her home and also enjoyed bowling. She is...

Donald M. Skauen

Donald M. Skauen

Apr 13, 2006

Donald M. Skauen, Professor Emeritus, School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut, died Thursday, April 13, 2006 in Windham. He was born in West Newton, Massachusetts on May 14, 1916 to the late Markus and Mary (Dungan) Skauen. He was the husband of 63 years to the late Rachel M. Skauen. He received his Bachelor s and Master s Degrees from...

Barbara E. Fitts

Barbara E. Fitts

Apr 12, 2006

Barbara E. Fitts, 69, of Chaplin, wife of Fred Fitts, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. She was born March 10, 1937 in Hartford, the daughter of Allen and Nina (Scott) Bemont and has lived in Chaplin for over 20 years. Prior to her retirement she was employed for over 20 years at the former...

James T. Haddock Jr

James T. Haddock Jr

Apr 12, 2006

James T. Haddock Jr., of Willimantic, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday April 12, 2006 at home. He was born Dec. 25, 1951 in Providence. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, sons Heath and Jeffrey, daughter Lorrie, granddaughter Kaci Grace and his mother in law Amy Lada. Jim worked for many years in the Windham/Hartford area as...

Ruth Margaret Spellman Terwilliger

Ruth Margaret Spellman Terwilliger

Apr 10, 2006

Ruth Margaret (Spellman) Terwilliger, who was born and raised on her parents farm on Hall Hill Road and lived in Somers most of her life, died Monday, April 10, 2006, at her home, 20 Colton Road. She would have been 100 years old on May 23, 2006. A retired elementary school teacher, Mrs. Terwilliger was the youngest of the six...

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