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Mary Ellen (Meikle) Dyjak

Mary Ellen (Meikle) Dyjak

Jan 20, 2024

Mary Ellen Dyjak Obituary Mary Ellen Dyjak, 81, of Mansfield, CT died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Backus Hospital after a brief illness. Born Mary Ellen Meikle, on April 26, 1942, she grew up on a farm in Mansfield with her parents Martha (Lux) and Thomas and her five siblings, Tommy, Bobby, Carol,...

Clarisse "Clare" A. (Antaya) Pillion

Clarisse "Clare" A. (Antaya) Pillion

Jan 20, 2024

Clarisse "Clare" Pillion Obituary Clarisse "Clare" Pillion passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 76 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (MCNR) surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Hartford, CT, Clare’s nurturing spirit and unwavering kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Clare is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years,...

Jeffrey Allen Duchaineau

Jeffrey Allen Duchaineau

Jan 20, 2024

Jeffrey Duchaineau Obituary In loving memory of Jeffrey Duchaineau, 62, who passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024 at his home in Vernon, CT. Born on June 30, 1961, in Willimantic, CT, to Ronald and Sandra Duchaineau. A devoted father to his two daughters, and loving “Pepere” to his six grandchildren, Jeffery’s life was a testament to kindness and selflessness....

Frances Maxine (Currie) Brown

Frances Maxine (Currie) Brown

Jan 18, 2024

Frances Brown Obituary Frances Maxine Brown, 84, of Windham, CT passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 with her devoted husband, Bob of 43 years by her side. They lovingly referred to each other as “hon”.  She was born in Trinity, Texas, the daughter of the late Nathan and Pearl (Johnson) Currie. Maxine was a sweet, gentle, and kind woman...

Mary Lou Keables

Mary Lou Keables

Jan 18, 2024

Mary Keables Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Lou Keables. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Lou Keables, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mary Lou Keables

Mary Lou Keables

Jan 18, 2024

Mary Lou Keables Obituary Mary Lou Keables of Mansfield Center, Connecticut passed away on January 18, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. She was born on June 4, 1933, in Willimantic, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Roy and Emeline (Choquette) Keables. Mary Lou was a graduate of Windham High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree at Willimantic...

Alicia Botello Jimenez

Alicia Botello Jimenez

Jan 17, 2024

Alicia Jimenez Obituary With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of an exceptional woman, Alicia Botello Jimenez, born on June 23, 1937, in San Felipe Teotlalcingo, Puebla, Mexico, who departed from this world on January 17, 2024, at her home in Connecticut. Daughter of Leonor Jimenez and Leobardo Botello, Alicia was a devoted wife, sharing 63 years of marriage with...

Bradford Calvin Blodgett

Bradford Calvin Blodgett

Jan 15, 2024

Bradford Blodgett Obituary Bradford Calvin Blodgett, 82, passed quietly into the arms of Jesus on January 15, 2024.  Born in Sanford, Maine on September 14, 1941 to Volney Bradford Blodgett and Lillian Densis (Cushman) Blodgett. While his father was working in the shipyards during the war, he grew up in Brookfield, VT where his parents ran a small dairy farm....

Roderick Marion

Roderick Marion

Jan 15, 2024

Roderick Marion Obituary Roderick Z. Marion, 84, of Scotland, CT passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on January 15, 2024. He was born in Jewitt City, CT, and grew up in Plainfield CT, he was the son of the late Roderick A. and Rose (Williams) Marion. In 1960 he married Muriel and resided in Scotland where he...

Carlton E. Beyor, Jr.

Carlton E. Beyor, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Carlton Beyor, Jr. Obituary Carlton E. Beyor, Jr., 77, of Ashford, CT passed away on January 13, 2024. He was born in St. Albans, VT, the son of the late Carlton and Gloria (West) Beyor, Sr. Carlton was a National Guard Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, farming, golfing, and spending time in Vermont. Since 1982, he has been the owner of...

Patrick G. Harrington

Patrick G. Harrington

Jan 13, 2024

Patrick Harrington Obituary Patrick G. Harrington, 96, of Windham, CT, beloved husband of Janet Harrington, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, surrounded by his loving family.  Pat was born on May 7, 1927, in Willimantic, to the late Daniel and Ruth (Dady) Harrington. A lifelong resident of Willimantic, he graduated from Windham High School...

Guy P. Ricklin

Guy P. Ricklin

Jan 11, 2024

Guy Ricklin Obituary Guy Paul Ricklin, 81, much loved husband of Leslie Perfect Ricklin of Chaplin, CT passed away on January 11, 2024, at Windham Hospital with his wife at his side. He was born on March 1, 1942, in New York, New York to the late Paul Joseph Ricklin and Elizabeth Toy Ricklin. Moving to Chaplin in 1972, Guy...

Barbara (Foley) Dyer

Barbara (Foley) Dyer

Jan 11, 2024

Barbara Dyer Obituary Barbara F. Dyer, 78, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, January 11 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, as a result of an automobile accident. Born in Lawrence, MA, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Foley, Barbara was raised in Lawrence and South Bend, IN.  She graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend in 1963 and Saint...

Dell R. Rowntree

Dell R. Rowntree

Jan 10, 2024

Dell Rowntree Obituary First Lt. Dell Rowntree USMC-USARNG, a graduate of UT with a degree in Russian Language, lover of war games, avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing with his family and riding go carts with his kids, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Dell was predeceased by his mother Rose (Garden) Watson and father Carl Rowntree and his sister...

Richard Edward Buskey

Richard Edward Buskey

Jan 10, 2024

Richard Buskey Obituary It is with a profound sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we honor the memory of Richard E. Buskey, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Richard's journey began on February 26, 1935, in Willimantic, CT, and came to a peaceful close on January 10, 2024, in North Windham, CT, surrounded by the love...

Nancy (Smith) Nuhfer

Nancy (Smith) Nuhfer

Jan 10, 2024

Nancy Nuhfer Obituary Nancy Louise Nuhfer, 88, passed away on January 10, 2024. She was born in Willimantic, CT on March 23, 1935, to Newton Burleigh and Louise (Dayton) Smith. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marshall T. Nuhfer, and her son-in-law, Alan P. Farrington. Nancy is survived by her son Marshall A. Nuhfer (Jeanne), daughter...

Gail M. (Eaton) Phibbs

Gail M. (Eaton) Phibbs

Jan 10, 2024

Gail Phibbs Obituary Gail Phibbs, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, in the comfort of her own home after a 5-year battle with cancer; under the care of her husband Tom. She was born in Willimantic to Howard and Josephine Eaton on March 24, 1941. Gail attended EO School in Willimantic. In 1962, she married William Postler and was...

Donna L. Burnham

Donna L. Burnham

Jan 9, 2024

Donna Burnham Obituary Donna L. Burnham, born September 5, 1950, passed away on January 9th, 2024. She is survived by her son Eric Stephen Byrne and daughter in-law Glenis Ione Byrne; granddaughters Chelsea Suzanne Byrne and Madeline Cynthia Byrne; and great-grandson Zane Stephen Byrne. Friends and relatives are welcome to join the family for calling hours at Potter Funeral Home...

William J. Wickless Jr.

William J. Wickless Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

William Wickless Jr. Obituary Obituary to follow upon completion. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William J. Wickless Jr., please visit our floral store. Read More

Jane G. (Mealy) Jackman

Jane G. (Mealy) Jackman

Jan 7, 2024

Jane Jackman Obituary Jane Gray Jackman (nee Mealy), age 94, beloved widow of Robert Hollis Jackman married July 17, 1948, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Storrs, CT.  She was born on February 26, 1929 in Watertown, MA to the late Joseph Henry Mealy and Carolyn Lee Hubert. Jane graduated from Lexington, MA, high school in 1946.  She...

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