Donald Murray Clauson
Aug 20, 2023
Donald Clauson Obituary Donald Murray Clauson, known affectionately to all as Donny, passed away on August 20, 2023, in New Britain, CT. Born on November 1, 1947 in Willimantic, CT, to Grace (Standish) Clauson and Herbert Clauson, Donny lived a life filled with kindness and a gentle spirit. Donny was a loyal and dedicated family man, predeceased by his parents,...
Linda M. Legere
Aug 20, 2023
Linda Legere Obituary Linda M. Legere, 64, of Willimantic passed away on August 20, 2023 at Douglas Manor. She was born March 5, 1959, the daughter of late Robert and Doris (Bernard) Legere. Linda loved gardening, playing cards, visiting with friends, and taking walks. She is survived by her sister Carol Ives of Willimantic, CT and her son, George Ives...
Deborah (Banta) Grenier
Aug 19, 2023
Deborah Grenier Obituary Deborah "Deb" Grenier, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, in Willimantic, CT. Born on November 18, 1953, in New London, CT, Deb was a vibrant soul whose love and laughter touched everyone who knew her. Deb attended East Lyme High School in Niantic, Connecticut where she was known for her...
Winston Hawkins
Aug 18, 2023
Winston Hawkins Obituary Winston Wildes Hawkins, of Brooklyn, CT, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023. Born in Mansfield Center, CT on October 17, 1921, he was the son of the late Harold C. Hawkins, Sr. and Minnie (Wildes) Hawkins. The seventh of nine siblings, Winston was born and raised in Mansfield Center. Along with his twin brother Winthrop, he...
John William Bailey
Aug 15, 2023
John Bailey Obituary John William Bailey, 62, of Lebanon, CT, passed away in Hartford, CT, on August 15, 2023. He was born in Windham, CT, on March 11, 1961, to the late Robert and Helen (Postemsky) Bailey. John was a graduate of Windham High School. His intellectual curiosity, cultivated by his love for literature, was a constant throughout his life....
Carol Ann (Jolly) Muise
Aug 14, 2023
Carol Muise Obituary Carol Ann Muise, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on August 14, 2023, at Windham Hospital. Born on September 25, 1936, in Worcester, MA, Carol's life was characterized by her loving nature, kindness, and thoughtfulness, qualities that endeared her to all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Carol graduated from Auburn High...
Michael Turvey
Aug 12, 2023
Michael Turvey Obituary Michael Thomas Turvey passed away peacefully on August 12 at the age of 81. He was a proud Cockney from London’s East End, the son of the late Nel and “Bonky” Turvey. A world-class track and field athlete, he was training for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics when injuries forced him to pursue his interest in skilled movement...
Russell Bartlett Thompson Sr.
Aug 9, 2023
Russell Thompson Sr. Obituary Russell Bartlett Thompson Sr., known to all as "Russ," passed away in New London, CT, on August 9, 2023. Born on January 6, 1950, in Hartford, CT, to Lionel L. and Martha (Bartlett) Thompson, Russ was a man of many passions, a lover of life, and a true adventurer. Russ was a graduate of Windham Technical...
Jose Angel Feliciano
Aug 7, 2023
Jose Feliciano Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose A. Feliciano, fondly known as Joe, on August 7, 2023. Born on October 11, 1945, in Barrio Atalaya de Aguada, Puerto Rico. Jose was a man of immense kindness, friendliness, and a zest for life that touched everyone he met. He passed away suddenly from...
Joan Marie (White) Shea
Aug 6, 2023
Joan Shea Obituary Joan Marie (White) Shea, 85, of Windham, CT, wife of the late Richard Shea Sr., passed away on August 6, 2023. She was born in Windham on February 21, 1938, to the late Harold and Marie (Jenkins) White Sr. She lived her whole life in Windham, CT, and graduated from Windham High School in 1955. Joan was...
Wladyslaw "Walter" Tokarz
Aug 5, 2023
Wladyslaw Tokarz Obituary Wladyslaw "Walter" C. Tokarz, born on February 22, 1947 in Westerly, RI, passed away unexpectedly in Columbia, CT on August 5, 2023. Walter, a man known for his caring and helpful demeanor. Walter shared his loving heart and generous nature through kind, thoughtful actions and, the most valuable gift, his time. He has left an indelible mark...
Robert Russell Sennick
Aug 5, 2023
Robert Sennick Obituary Robert R. Sennick, of Willimantic, fondly known as 'Ikey' to his friends, passed away on August 5, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1948, in Stamford, CT to Leo and Grace (Soloway) Sennick. After graduating from J.M. Wright Technical School in Stamford, Ikey served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He then moved to...
Robert Russell Sennick
Aug 5, 2023
Robert Sennick Obituary Robert R. Sennick, of Willimantic, fondly known as 'Ikey' to his friends, passed away on August 5, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1948, in Stamford, CT to Leo and Grace (Soloway) Sennick. After graduating from J.M. Wright Technical School in Stamford, Ikey served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He then moved to...
Elga L. Bivins
Aug 2, 2023
Elga Bivins Obituary Elga L. Bivins, 71, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at William W. Backus Hospital. Elga was born in Willimantic, CT on March 4, 1952 to Janis Bivins and Laima (Sulcs) Bivins. Elga was predeceased by her parents and both of her brothers Aivars (Butch) and Valdis Bivins from Willimantic. She is survived by her aunt Lilija...
Mary Louise (Barlow) Haddad
Aug 2, 2023
Mary Haddad Obituary Mary Louise (Barlow) Haddad, 89, of Windham, CT, passed away on August 2, 2023. Mary Lou was the sweetest, gentlest and most loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Born on May 4, 1934 in Davenport, IA, she was the daughter of David and Loretta (Kiene) Barlow. As the daughter of a career Army officer, travels took...
Richard Dennis Senechal
Jul 30, 2023
Richard Senechal Obituary Richard Dennis Senechal, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, in Windham Center, CT. Born on October 8, 1958, in Windham, CT, Rich lived a life full of adventure, love, and kindness. He went by many names: Pepere, Coach, Dad, Skippy, Richie, The Big Kahuna and Rocket. Rich was a devoted family man, survived by his loving...
Sonja K. (Bashko) Chowanec
Jul 30, 2023
Sonja Chowanec Obituary Sonja K. (Bashko) Chowanec, 85 of Columbia passed on July 30, 2023. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was raised in a brick tenement owned by her grandmother. She graduated from Grammar school 1st. in her class and 2nd. in her High School, first in Math, English, and Science, and received the American Legion Award, and...
Bea M. (Lee) Andrews
Jul 26, 2023
Bea Andrews Obituary Bea (Lee) Andrews passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, at her home in Colchester, CT. Born on April 8, 1933, in Hartford, CT, Bea lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and her many passions. The daughter of Leona (Grant) and Clifford Lee. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Raymond...
Viola (Brakovskis) Lacis
Jul 26, 2023
Viola Lacis Obituary We are heartbroken to announce the death of our dearly beloved mother Viola (Vija) Lacis, 91, of Simi Valley, California, who passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was the wife of our devoted father Janis Lacis, her husband of almost 70 years, and we all miss her immensely. Viola was born in...
Arnold C. Hinckley
Jul 25, 2023
Arnold Hinckley Obituary Arnold C. Hinckley, 85, of Brooklyn, CT, formerly of Columbia, CT, passed away on July 25, 2023. He was born in Greenfield, MA, the son of the late Edwin G. and Harriet H. Hinckley and the husband of the late Polly Hinckley. Arnold lived in Conway, MA until his family moved to Windham, CT in 1945. He...
