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Linda Kay (Bigelow) Beaudry

Linda Kay (Bigelow) Beaudry

Jul 22, 2023

Linda Beaudry Obituary Linda Kay (Bigelow) Beaudry, 75, wife of Robert Beaudry, a lifelong resident of Willimantic, passed away pm July 22. 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born on February 28, 1948, to the late Eugene and Arlene (Fellow) Bigelow.  Linda leaves behind her sister, Judy Lawless...

Jason Cartter Charron

Jason Cartter Charron

Jul 22, 2023

Jason Charron Obituary Jason Cartter "Jay" Charron, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on July 22, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 12, 1972, in Willimantic, CT, Jay was a pillar of strength, love, and laughter in his family. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Suzanne Charron, and...

Lucille "Jane" Beaudry

Lucille "Jane" Beaudry

Jul 19, 2023

Lucille Beaudry Obituary Lucille Jane Beaudry, known affectionately as “Jane”, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023.  She was born on September 14, 1944 to the late Armand and Luella Samson.  Jane was the beloved sister to Walter, Ferdy, Henry, Richard, Kenny, Billy, George and Bobby.  She lived a life of love and dedication not only to her own family...

Yiriel Cintron

Yiriel Cintron

Jul 16, 2023

Yiriel Cintron Obituary Yiriel Adrian Cintron, affectionately known as "GeeDee" by his loved ones, was born on January 13, 2003, in Willimantic, CT, and sadly passed away prematurely from a motor vehicle accident in Glastonbury, CT, on July 16, 2023. A beloved son, brother, father, and friend, Yiriel will forever be remembered by his loved ones for his fun-loving nature...

Ann (Edson) Lucey

Ann (Edson) Lucey

Jul 15, 2023

Ann Lucey Obituary Ann Lucey, a beloved member of her community and a fountain of selfless love, passed away peacefully in New Britain, CT. Born on June 13, 1932, in South Weymouth, MA, she led a life rich in family connections, and notable achievements. She was the loving daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Merritt) Edson. Ann was preceded...

Judith Dyer

Judith Dyer

Jul 12, 2023

Judith Dyer Obituary After a long life dedicated to friends, family and her community, Judith L. Dyer, age 81 of Windham, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on July 12, 2023. She was born December 15, 1942 in Windham, CT. She was a Fine Arts Major and studied Individualized Art Therapy at MCC.  Judy started work at Mansfield Training...

James N. Lafreniere

James N. Lafreniere

Jul 10, 2023

James LaFreniere Obituary James N. LaFreniere, 87, of Chaplin, Connecticut passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 10, 2023. James was born on November 13, 1935 in Burlington, VT, the son of the late Veronica Catherine (Smith) and Nelson Edward LaFreniere. James was married for 50 years to his late wife Pauline LaFreniere. He is...

Annie E. (Neff) Williams

Annie E. (Neff) Williams

Jul 9, 2023

Annie Williams Obituary Annie E. Williams, 88, of Chaplin, died Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Douglas Manor. She was born in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence (Grant) Neff. Our beloved mother was a quiet lady who loved to take care of her family.  No matter what challenges she faced, she always had a positive attitude and...

Lawrence F. Collard

Lawrence F. Collard

Jul 7, 2023

Lawrence Collard Obituary Lawrence Frederick Collard, Jr., 83, passed away on July 7, 2023 at home in Inverness, under the loving care of his family and HPH Hospice. Lawrence was born on August 10, 1939 in Minerva, NY, to the late Laurance F. and Edna (James) Collard. He served his country in the US Air Force. Lawrence was a retired...

John Maxim Lucas

John Maxim Lucas

Jul 7, 2023

John Lucas Obituary It is with great sadness that John Maxim Lucas' wife Kristin and his children Sofia, Jack, and Nathaniel announce his sudden and unexpected passing on July 7, 2023. John loved his family deeply. He was a beloved son to Paul and Barbara Lucas of Chaplin CT. He was an extraordinary husband and an amazing father. He designed...

Diana Rose (Easton) Mastrangelo

Diana Rose (Easton) Mastrangelo

Jul 7, 2023

Diana Mastrangelo Obituary After a life dedicated to her family, friends, and community, Diana Rose (Easton) Mastrangelo, age 78 of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away peacefully in her home on July 7th, 2023. Diana was born on October 27, 1944, in Willimantic, CT and attended Hopkins Academy in Hadley, MA. She settled in Storrs Mansfield, CT and worked at the...

Tamar H. (Hetzel) Macfadyen

Tamar H. (Hetzel) Macfadyen

Jul 5, 2023

Tamar MacFadyen Obituary Tamar Hetzel MacFadyen, affectionately known as Tammy, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023, in East Providence, Rhode Island. Born on July 8, 1940, in Kane, Pennsylvania, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and kindness, leaving a profound and lasting impact on everyone she met. Her passing was due to the effects of dementia, a...

Carleton Nathan Abbott

Carleton Nathan Abbott

Jul 5, 2023

Carleton Abbott Obituary Carleton “Crash” Nathan Abbott, 73, of North Windham, Connecticut passed away July 5, 2023, at Windham Hospital from heart complications. Born on August 1, 1949, in North Searsport, Maine, he was the third child born and the first son of Doris L. (Hustus) and Ralph N. Abbott. He was an adventurous young man and was not only...

Joyce Doane Morrison

Joyce Doane Morrison

Jul 4, 2023

Joyce Morrison Obituary Joyce D. Morrison, 79, of Lebanon, CT passed away July 4, 2023 at Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT due to complications from a surgery. She was born to the late Robert E. & Audrey J. (Dyer) Welch on Sept 10, 1943 in Farmington, NH. She was adopted by the late Rodney E. & Virginia A. (Day) Eldridge at...

Normand J. Cyr Sr.

Normand J. Cyr Sr.

Jul 4, 2023

Normand Cyr Sr. Obituary Normand J. Cyr Sr., a friendly and generous man, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023, in Willimantic, CT. Born on June 1, 1933, in Madawaska, ME, Normand was known for his love of the outdoors and passion for fishing. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth M. Cyr, his devoted son, Michael R. Cyr...

Eileen E. Burke

Eileen E. Burke

Jul 3, 2023

Eileen Burke Obituary Eileen Elizabeth Burke, a woman of creativity and spirited tenacity, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, in Windham, CT. Born on June 4, 1936, in New Haven, CT. she was predeceased by her parents Luther D and Elizabeth “Tess” (Muzer) Burke of Madison CT. Eileen graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut in...

Gundula Brunhilde (Prietzel) Halpin

Gundula Brunhilde (Prietzel) Halpin

Jul 1, 2023

Gundula Halpin Obituary Gundula Brunhilde Prietzel, 84, of Mansfield, Conn., passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Born in Northern Germany on July 24, 1938—in what was once known as the Province of Pomerania until it was dissolved in 1945 following World War II—she was the daughter of Fritz and Erika Prietzel. Growing up during the...

Oscar Meimers

Oscar Meimers

Jun 29, 2023

Oscar Meimers Obituary Oscar Meimers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather (Opa), and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023. Born on January 30, 1945, Oscar was a remarkable man, and his life was a testament to the power of love, the importance of family, and the value of hard work. Oscar was born in Erbach, Germany the youngest of...

Jean (Mcquade) Richards

Jean (Mcquade) Richards

Jun 22, 2023

Jean Richards Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Jean (McQuade) Richards of Willimantic, CT announces her passing on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Venice, FL. Born on February 16, 1930, to parents Hugh and Helen McQuade, Jean spent her life in Connecticut where she was born.  After graduating from Windham High School, she married Robert Richards...

Roland Joseph Veilleux

Roland Joseph Veilleux

Jun 22, 2023

Roland Veilleux Obituary Roland J. Veilleux, 92, of Willimantic/South Windham passed away on June 22, 2023. He was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Sevigne) Veilleux and husband of the late Claire (Brousseau) Veilleux. Roland was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and retired from Pratt & Whitney. He leaves his children; Mark Veilleux and his wife Darla,...

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