Elizabeth S. Robertson
Jun 15, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” (Smith) Robertson passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. She was born, August 15, 1935, to Ernest and Helen (Vesely) Smith, and lived nearly all her life in Willington CT. As a child, she lived with her multi-generational extended family in South Willington Village, where several family members worked at the Willington thread mill. She attended Hall Memorial...
Philip P. Barry
Jun 14, 2025
Philip Paul Barry passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. He was born in Willimantic, CT on March 30, 1929, to the late Patrick and Rosa (Giraca) Barry. Phil leaves his beloved wife of 68 years, Lena (Gray) Barry, of Brooklyn, CT. He was a friend to all, a dedicated family man, loyal associate and collaborator to organize good times....
Jeffrey Allen King
Jun 11, 2025
Jeffrey Allen King, 38, of Brooklyn, CT, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the William Backus Hospital. Jeff spent many years working in the automotive industry, where he was known for his dedication and skill. Outside of work, he cherished time with his family and friends, found joy in fishing and traveling, and was an avid pool player....
Shirley L. Bigelow
Jun 9, 2025
Shirley L. (White) Bigelow, 96, of North Windham, CT wife of the late Francis B. Bigelow passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Douglas Manor. She was born in Willimantic, CT., daughter of the late Edna and Guilford White. She was employed at Deknatelin Coventry, CT for several years. She enjoyed visiting the casino and playing Bingo. She is...
Dale Mark Hammond
Jun 8, 2025
Dale Mark Hammond, 65, of Columbia, CT, beloved husband of Liana (McDougall) Hammond, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Born in Amsterdam, NY, the son of the late Gary and Audrey (Lathers) Hammond. Dale lived a life marked by movement as he journeyed through various places. Ultimately, he chose to put down roots in East Hampton,...
Patricia A. Labrecque
Jun 6, 2025
Patricia Ann Machado Labrecque passed peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by love and in the spirit of those who went before her. Born on April 4, 1935, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Pat was the daughter of Helen Chandanais Machado and Everett Machado. She grew up in Fall River alongside her brother, Everett “Mac” Machado Jr., and experienced the love...
Robert Shawn Burgess
Jun 5, 2025
Robert Shawn Burgess, 56, of Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by the comforting embrace of his loving family after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for two and a half years. Known to many as Rob, and Shawn to his family, Robert’s life was a testament to love, strength and unwavering dedication to those he held dear....
Arthur J. Breault Sr.
Jun 3, 2025
Arthur J. Breault Sr., age 80, of Willimantic passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Vermont to Leonard and Anna Breault. He lived most of his young life in upstate New York with his many brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Caya Breault, his daughter Melissa Breault, his...
Richard P. Gagnon
May 31, 2025
Richard P. Gagnon, 70, of Coventry, CT, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 6, 1955, in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada, Richard brought joy, humor, and kindness wherever he went. He graduated from Windham High School in 1973 and spent his career working at Papa Gino's, ACopy, IKON, Kaman, Munson's, and most recently...
Glen Bishop Newcombe
May 31, 2025
Glen Bishop Newcombe, 76, of Hampton, CT, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. Remaining to cherish Glen’s memory are his wife, Katherine (née Webb); son, Geoffrey Newcombe and his wife Nicole; daughter, Marjorie Newcombe Cogan and her wife Saoirse; step-son, Edward Mackay; grandchildren, Eve Altieri, Theresa Cogan, Aubree Newcombe, and Natalie Newcombe; brother, Vaughan Newcombe;...
Janet K. Boudreau
May 26, 2025
Janet K Boudreau, 78, of Granby Connecticut was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning of May 26, 2025. Born on July 14, 1946 to Florence and Frederick Korner, she was the youngest of her siblings including sisters Shirley (Zemek) and Pricilla and brothers Walter, Russell, Calvin, Chester, Raymond and Sidney. Five years after meeting him,...
Michael R. Lareau
May 24, 2025
Michael R Lareau, 80, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, following a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. A man of devotion, humor, and quiet mastery of life’s pleasures, Mike left this world as he lived—deeply loved and remembered. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Florent Rene and Angela (Bonin) Lareau, Mike proudly served in the U.S. Air...
Henry Krisch
May 23, 2025
Henry Krisch, 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on May 23rd. Henry was born in Berlin, Germany, on October 31, 1931, to the late Alfred and Siddy Krisch. Henry shared 52 joyous years with his late wife, June Salamy Krisch. Henry is survived by his children, Jennifer Krisch and Daniel Krisch, and his five cherished grandchildren:...
Stephen Leach
May 23, 2025
On May 23, 2025 Dr. Stephen Leach passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Stephen leaves behind his wife Denise; his two sons, Edward Leach and Dr. William Leach, and their partners, Sereen and Anna; and his three step-children Nicole, Alex and Nathaniel. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law Josephine Thompson, his...
Robert P. Moran
May 22, 2025
Robert “Bob” Paul Moran, 63, of East Haven, CT, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Bob passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with end-stage liver disease and most recently, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Born on Friday, July 13, 1962, in Willimantic, CT, he was the youngest of six children of...
Carmen Dirosa
May 13, 2025
Carmen Samual DiRosa, 80, of Mansfield, Ct, passed away peacefully on May 13. Carmen was born February 27, 1945 in Thompsonville, Ct. The son of James and Lena (Allegro) DiRosa. Carmen went to school in Enfield and graduated from Enfield High School. After high school, he went on to become a Barber, following in his father’s footsteps. After his career...
Barbara Jean Little
May 11, 2025
Barbara Jean (Hunt) Little, age 93, passed away on May 11, 2025, at 12:48 AM in Putnam, CT. She was born on August 21, 1931, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of Maurice C. and Ella A. Hunt, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Alfred Little and brother Philip Hunt, and is survived by her...
Bernhard Jung
May 9, 2025
The family of Berhnard Jung, 68, announces his passing on Friday, May 9th, 2025. Bernie, as he was known, was born on November 7th, 1956, in Winnepeg, MB Canada, the son of Berthold and Gerda (Wohlfahrt) Jung. A resident of Willimantic, CT, Bernie was survived by his two sisters; Dorothea Kay or Windham and Karen Jung of Chaplin, two brothers;...
Micheline Lussier
May 8, 2025
Micheline “Mickey” Lussier, 85, of Hampton, formerly of Willimantic, died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Shawinigan Falls, Canada, the daughter of the late Paul and Leontine (Mongrain) Rouette. Mickey leaves behind her daughter’s, Selena Nicole Eddy and Lisa Rogde and her sons-in-law, Rickey Eddy and Eric Rogde; grandsons, Jason Syrene and Nickolis Lussier; her...
Albert F. Menditto Jr.
May 6, 2025
Albert F. Menditto Jr, 85, of Mansfield CT, passed away at home early Tuesday morning May 6th. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carol (Price) Menditto, of Mansfield and his children Teresa Samuels and fiancé Tom Gadzik, Garrick Menditto and wife Libby, and Audra Evans and husband Pete. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren,...
