William Edward Hoffman
Dec 18, 2025
William Edward Hoffman, 79, of Hampton, passed away in the early evening of Thursday, December 18, 2025, surrounded by his three daughters. Bill was born, the oldest of four siblings, in Hampton, CT on September 28, 1946, to Donald Ellsworth Hoffman and Margaret Aileen (Pearl) Hoffman. He spent his early years helping with the family farm and assisting his father...
Terry R. Webster
Dec 18, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Terry R. Webster, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law, age 87, of Storrs, Connecticut, on December 18, 2025. Terry was known for his warm smile, his deep knowledge of all things plant and garden related, his pride in his family, and his ability to sink a jump shot on...
Derek W. Hearn
Dec 17, 2025
Derek Hearn died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from a sudden illness. He was thirty-six years old.
Born in St. Charles, Illinois, Derek grew up in New Hartford and Pomfret Center, Connecticut. A graduate of the Woodstock Academy, he earned recognition early on for his work in graphic arts, designing album covers for local bands and tattoos for friends. For years,...
Grant E. Spinner
Dec 16, 2025
On December 16th Grant E. Spinner of Columbia, CT was called home by the Lord. Grant is predeceased by his parents Roy and Annabell. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Toni Gale (Bergeron) Spinner as well as his two brothers and their wives, Clifford and Beth Spinner of Columbia and Carl and Kathleen Spinner of Lebanon....
Frederick Stuart Duggan
Dec 16, 2025
Frederick Stuart Duggan 81, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025 surrounded by the love of family.
He was born in New Britain, CT, the son of the late Martin and Alvaretta (Conquest) Duggan. Fred was raised in West Acton, MA, and spent most of his adult life in Willimantic, CT. He devoted 42 years as a sheet metal...
Robert H. Lyder
Dec 14, 2025
Robert H. Lyder. “Pop Pop”, age 83 of Coventry, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 14th at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.
Bob was born in Rockville Centre, N.Y. to George and Murial Lyder on March 12, 1942. As a graduate of Adelphi University, he went on to have an accomplished CPA career operating...
Linda L. Farmer
Dec 14, 2025
Linda Farmer, lovingly known as “Grandma Lindy" passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 14, 2025.
Born to Silas and Marion Farmer on July 10, 1951, Linda's life was one marked by love, service, curiosity, artistry, and a spirit of adventure. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Linda worked in town planning and zoning in several states spanning more...
Andrew Martin Szych
Dec 10, 2025
Andrew M. Szych, 81, of Ashford, CT, loving husband of Patricia Peters, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025 from prostate cancer. He was born on November 20, 1944 to the late Andrew and Alice (Ruczinski) Szych. He grew up in Union, CT and graduated from Stafford High School in 1962. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the...
Prudence Spofford Brock
Dec 10, 2025
Prudence Spofford Brock, age 81 of Windham, CT died on December 10, 2025. Born in Hartford in 1944 to the late Daniel and Mary Spofford. She graduated from William Hall High school in West Hartford. She was a resident of Coventry for over 25 years where she was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church. She worked as a home...
Susan K. Morytko
Dec 9, 2025
Susan (Konkle) Morytko
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our kindhearted, loving and patient mother, Susan K. Morytko (86). She passed away on December 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham. Susan was born on October 23, 1939, in New York City, the daughter of Leland and Marion Konkle. She graduated Windham High School...
Edith Louise Breault
Dec 8, 2025
Edith Louise Breault
May 17, 1929 - December 8, 2025
It is with deepest sadness we announce the passing of our mother Edith Louise Breault, 96, on December 8, 2025. Edith was born on May 17, 1929 in Franklin CT. She was the beloved daughter of Ernest Chamberlain and Annie Wynne.
Throughout her long and meaningful life, she was known for her warm,...
Julio Vazquez
Dec 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Julio Vazquez, of Chaplin CT, who passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2025, at the age of 83 years. He was born in Rural Barrio Guadiana, Naranjito Puerto Rico on July 4th, 1942. He was son to Eladio Vazquez Cabrera and Gregoria Rivera Vazquez, grandson of...
Jacqueline Marie Kittle
Dec 2, 2025
Jacqueline Kittle, aka Jackie, age 82 of Willimantic, CT died on December 2,2025.Born in Norwich in 1943 to Herb and Jackie Hamill. She made and sold miniatures and pennywood dolls, was a Girl Scout Troop leader, taught Arts & Crafts at Camp Asto Wamah, Board Member for WAIM, an active member of Columbia Congregational Church and was a rural mail...
Robert Darr King, Sr.
Dec 1, 2025
Robert Darr King Sr., 81, of Windham, CT, beloved husband of Lorraine Mary (Gray) King for 47 wonderful years of marriage, passed away peacefully at home, in the loving arms of his wife, on December 1, 2025.
He was born January 23, 1944 in Dover, NH to the late Harry and Velma (Brennan) King. He attended and graduated Rockville High School...
John "Jack" A. Hopkins
Nov 29, 2025
John “Jack” Adams Hopkins, 93, of Hebron, CT, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the Mansfield Center Nursing & Rehabilitation facility. He was the beloved husband of Judy Towers Hopkins. He grew up in Barrington, RI, the son of Charles and Ora Adams Hopkins.
Jack graduated from St. George’s School and went on to Brown University, where he graduated...
Alan Clinton Cady
Nov 29, 2025
Alan C. Cady, 77, of Lebanon, CT passed away on Saturday, November 29,2025. Alan was predeceased by his parents, Clinton and May (Fay) Cady and his brother, Ronald Cady.
Alan also leaves behind a nephew Scott Cady, niece Catherine Cady, cousins and his life partner, Claire C. Pare.
Alan was a graduate of The University of Hartford Graduating with a Master's Degree...
Thomas Edward Weston
Nov 27, 2025
Thomas Edward Weston (January 15, 1957 – November 27, 2025) of Coventry, CT and Crystal River, FL
Tom lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed in September 2024 while in Budapest, Hungary. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, JanMarie Blinn Weston, sons Matthew and Gregory, daughter-in-law Emily, brother Barry, sisters Karen Gazzillo, Sue Smith, Terry Roach,...
Mark Allen Light Sr.
Nov 23, 2025
Mark Allen Light Sr., 72, of Windham Center, CT, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born and raised in Windham Center, CT, Mark devoted his life to his family, his community, and especially to the Windham Center Fire Department, where he proudly served for 55 years. His dedication, leadership, and service left an enduring mark on the community...
Suzanne Ricard
Nov 23, 2025
Suzanne (Starkel) Ricard, 84, of Coventry, CT, passed away on November 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Suzanne was a lifetime resident of Coventry.
In her youth she was a member of Coventry’s waterski team and in 1960, she was honored as Miss Firewoman of Eastern Connecticut. Suzanne’s life was marked by creativity and devotion.
She was a master craftsperson, and her...
