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Kenneth A. Doeg
Nov 5, 2023
Kenneth Doeg Obituary Kenneth A. Doeg, 92, of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away on November 5, 2023. He was born in West Hoboken, NJ, the only child of Albert and Wally (Letz) Doeg. Ken graduated from Montclair Teacher’s College in 1952. He received his doctorate at Rutger’s University in 1957 researching polycystic ovarian syndrome. He was at the Enzyme institute...
Eileen S. (Stearns) Griffin
Nov 5, 2023
Eileen Griffin Obituary Eileen Stearns Griffin, 76, passed away on November 5, 2023 at Douglas Manor after a prolonged fight with dementia. Eileen was born in Lynn, MA on October 15, 1947. She and her family lived in various homes around New England and New York as her father held a job with a large construction company. After her family...
Alphonse "Al" "Butch" J. Macha
Nov 5, 2023
Alphonse "Al" "Butch" Macha Obituary Alphonse “Al” J. Macha, Jr., 84, of Willimantic, CT passed away on November 5, 2023. He was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Alphonse J. and Judy (Marshell) Macha, Sr. Al enjoyed reading and playing military based video games. He worked for the Town of Windham for 33 years. Alphonse was a...
Kellie (Barkyoumb) Hartigan
Nov 3, 2023
Kellie Hartigan Obituary On November 3rd, 2023, Kellie Hartigan was called home to the Lord. Born on May 15, 1987, in Middletown, CT, she was a shining beacon of love and dedication, whose life inspired many to resilience and compassion. As we say our earthly goodbyes, we take comfort in knowing that she is now free from pain, resting in...
Betty Jean (Bryant) Edwards
Nov 2, 2023
Betty Edwards Obituary Betty Jean Edwards, 83, passed away on Thursday November 2, 2023, at home in Erwin, TN surrounded by her loving family. Betty is the daughter of the late David and Ora Lee (Renfro) Bryant of Erwin, TN. Betty was born in Yancey County, NC on July 8, 1940. She grew up in Eastern TN where she met...
Jesse M. Jones
Oct 31, 2023
Jesse Jones Obituary Jesse Michael Jones, 40, of Storrs Mansfield, CT was severely injured in a tragic bicycle accident while on his way to work on the morning of October 23 and succumbed to his injuries on October 31, 2023. Jesse was an organ donor, and his organs were donated following his death. He was born and raised in Worcester,...
Walter "Walt" H. Riopel
Oct 29, 2023
Walter "Walt" Riopel Obituary On October 29, 2023, Walter H. Riopel, 84, of Chaplin, Connecticut, left this earthly life for his heavenly eternal home. He was lovingly known as Walt, Dad, Big Daddy, Grampy, Grandpa, Pop-Pop, and Uncle Wally. Like the sun’s rays, his life touched all of our lives. Walt was born in New London, Connecticut, the son of...
David K. Porter
Oct 29, 2023
David Porter Obituary David Kenneth Porter, a lifelong resident of Hebron, Conn. died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was 105 years old, born in a home on Church Street in Hebron on September 28, 1918. David was the son of the late Clarence and Alma (Levere) Porter. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Aceynath Jones...
Pauline (Tambornini) Syphers
Oct 27, 2023
Pauline Syphers Obituary Pauline Marie (Tambornini) Syphers, 84, of Chaplin CT, passed away after a short illness on October 27, 2023 with her son Stephen Syphers and caregiver Dianna Gahimer by her side. Pauline was born in Willimantic CT, the daughter of the late Paul and Angela Tambornini. She was the wife of her late loving husband Roland E, Syphers. ...
Nancy (Stephens) Mccrewell
Oct 25, 2023
Nancy McCrewell Obituary Nancy L. (Stephens) McCrewell, known fondly as Nancy L. McCrewell, of South Windham, CT passed away peacefully from natural causes on October 25, 2023. She was born on April 7, 1946, in Hartford, CT, to the late Robert and Betty Stephens. Nancy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert McCrewell, their son, Stephen McCrewell, brother Ronald P....
Robert H. Farrell
Oct 24, 2023
Robert Farrell Obituary Robert Harry Farrell, known to most as Rob, closed his final chapter on October 24, 2023, in Hartford, CT, with his wife Janet at his side, leaving the world a touch less vibrant and a whole lot less funny. Rob was born to the late Gertrude (Harlacher) and John J. Farrell Sr in Wheeling, WV, on April...
Dorothy L. (Wilson) Wrobleski
Oct 21, 2023
Dorothy Wrobleski Obituary Dorothy L. Wrobleski, 83, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on October 21, 2023. She was born in Fairfield, ME, the daughter of the late Maurice and Ruth (Shorey) Wilson. Dorothy is survived by her grandson Nicholas Wrobleski, daughter-in-law Paula Lomas, brother-in-law Maurice “Brud” Stapleton, sister-in-law Sister Margaret Wrobleski, Kate Ericson, and several nieces and nephews. She...
Jeanette E. (Touchette) Millette
Oct 17, 2023
Jeanette Millette Obituary Jeanette E. Millette, 95, of Willimantic, CT passed away on October 17, 2023, surrounded by her family and caregiver Mavis Lopez. She was born in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late Leo A. and Laura (Major) Touchette. Jeanette was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted Catholic and lifelong member of Saint Mary’s...
Kenneth Udal
Oct 17, 2023
Kenneth Udal Obituary Kenneth Udal, 72, of Willington, CT beloved husband of 34 years of Mary (Chamberlain) Udal passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, with his beloved wife by his side. Ken was born on June 18, 1951, the third son of August Udal and Katherine (Wawer) Udal. Ken graduated from Windham High School and continued his education at...
Maryllyn R. (Rumery) Fairfield
Oct 15, 2023
Maryllyn Fairfield Obituary Maryllyn Jeannette Fairfield - 105 years- died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Mansfield Center, CT on October 15, 2023 with her family and close friend by her side. She was born on July 27, 1918 in Saco, Maine, the daughter of Jeannette Scamman and Jesse Earle Rumery. She is survived by her daughter, Donna and her...
Robert G. Lawlor
Oct 14, 2023
Robert Lawlor Obituary Robert George Lawlor, 89, of Hampton, beloved husband for 68 years of Maureen (Brink) Lawlor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in Hartford on February 22, 1934, son of the late Clayton and Lucille (Peloso) Lawlor. Robert was raised in Hartford and attended Hartford Public Schools. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Dzintra (Mezulis) Mustis
Oct 13, 2023
Dzintra Mustis Obituary Dzintra Mustis, 98, of Eastford, a member of the Windham, CT community, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023. Born in Latvia on August 23, 1925, she was a woman of intelligence, thoughtfulness, and analytical prowess. Dzintra graduated from the University of Connecticut and dedicated several years of her life to social work, impacting many lives positively....
Lucille Jane (Preston) Bennett
Oct 11, 2023
Lucille Bennett Obituary Lucille Jane Preston Bennett, 91, loving mother and grandmother, went peacefully to her just reward on October 11, 2023, in Northridge, California. The youngest child of John and Leuna Preston, she was born in 1932 in Dublin, Erath County, Texas, and was raised on a farm in Post, Garza County, in the midst of the Dust Bowl....
Ruth Alice (Phillips) Johnston
Oct 9, 2023
Ruth Johnston Obituary Ruth Alice Johnston, 98, passed away Monday, October 9, at The Hearth in Glastonbury, her home for the last six years. She was the daughter of the late Alvin H. Phillips, Jr and Alice Phillips. She grew up in Long Meadow, Massachusetts and Somers, Connecticut, graduating from Rockville High School. She attended a secretarial program at Boston...
Steven W. Murphy
Oct 7, 2023
Steven Murphy Obituary Steven W. Murphy, 54, of Jewett City, CT passed away on October 7, 2023. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Richard and Marie (Boucher) Murphy. He was a graduate of Windham High School. Steven was full of adventure; his imagination had no limits. He had a passion for jewelry making and breaking....
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