Deborah J. (Platt) Schaffhauser
Jun 14, 2022
Deborah Schaffhauser Obituary Deborah Jean (Platt) Schaffhauser, 67, of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away on June 14, 2022 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Debbie was born on April 19, 1955 to Richard and Rose (Curol) Platt at Manchester Hospital. Debbie will always be remembered for her energetic adventurous spirit and love of family...
Polly Ann (Crandall) Hinckley
Jun 13, 2022
Polly Hinckley Obituary Polly A. Hinckley, 84, of Brooklyn, CT passed away on June 13, 2022. She was born in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late Bernard G. and Julia (Rodman) Crandall. Polly grew up in Franklin, CT, and attended a one room school from kindergarten through 8th grade. She was active in the town’s 4-H program. She attended...
Clifford Thomas Ward
Jun 9, 2022
Clifford Ward Obituary Clifford Thomas “Tom” Ward, a lifelong resident of Mansfield, passed away June 9, 2022 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born July 16, 1955 to Clifford O. Ward and Althea (Stearns) Ward in Mansfield. Tom’s skilled hands built, repaired and improved countless homes in the Northeast as he successfully ran his own business, Tom...
Beverly Ann (Chasse) Michaud
Jun 5, 2022
Beverly Michaud Obituary Beverly A. Michaud, 85, of Hampton, CT, wife of the late Raymond Michaud, passed away on June 5, 2022. She was born at home in Storrs, CT, the daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha (Mikes) Chasse. Beverly loved all animals, including the pet white rat that slept in Raymond’s pocket and every dog she had that...
David L. Mcchesney
Jun 4, 2022
David McChesney Obituary David Lewis McChesney, beloved husband, father, brother, friend, and optimist, died at home with his family as he had requested. A virulent cancer was discovered on May 8th and he won his eternal reward on June 4, 2022. David was born in Springfield, MA, on February 5, 1942, the second of five children of the late Herbert...
Merlin L. Trefethen
Jun 2, 2022
Merlin Trefethen Obituary Merlin Lionel Trefethen, 86, of South Windham, CT passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 2, 2022. He was born on March 17, 1936 in Abbott, ME to the late Eugene and Alice True Trefethen. Merlin was predeceased by his wife of 43 years Lois Trefethen. His siblings that predeceased him were Bud Trefethen, Glen Trefethen,...
Andre S. Wade
May 31, 2022
Andre Wade Obituary It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Andre Shamar Wade on Monday, May 31, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Andre “Sugar” was a wonderful father, son, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend – All who loved him and are struggling to make sense of this unimaginable loss....
Dawna R. (Reaviel) Labrie
May 30, 2022
Dawna LaBrie Obituary Dawna R. LaBrie, 83, of Bolton, CT passed away on May 30, 2022. She was born in Bangor, ME on July 7, 1938, daughter of the late Everett W. Sr. and Pauline (Getchell) Reaviel. She is survived by three daughters; Danya Graichen, Danielle LaBrie, and Erin Payne and her husband, Troy; nine grandchildren, Joe, Candyce, Isabella, Desiree,...
Jullian R. Parrilla
May 30, 2022
Jullian Parrilla Obituary With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Jullian Raul Parrilla on May 30, 2022. He was born in Willimantic, CT on September 18, 1997 to Erin Collins and Eduardo (Chang) Parrilla. Jullian enjoyed an active life, spending his youth and brief adulthood playing many sports including soccer, baseball, softball, and basketball. Though he loved sports, he...
Nancy Jean (Allan) Beck
May 30, 2022
Nancy Beck Obituary Nancy Allan Beck, 91, of Hebron CT, passed away on May 20, 2022 after a life well lived. Nancy was born on December 3, 1930 in Cleveland Ohio. Her family moved to West Hartford in 1949. She graduated from Old Hall High School in 1951, and then attended Dean Junior College in Franklin Mass. While on a...
Fabian R. Sosa-Mangual
May 28, 2022
Fabian Sosa-Mangual Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Fabian Rafael Sosa-Mangual, 17, of Willimantic, CT on May 27, 2022. Fabian was born February 7, 2005, son of Lucy Eileen Mangual and Rafael Sosa. Fabian grew up in Willimantic. He was a junior at QMC High School in Danielson, CT. Often referred to as...
Benjamin Day Stern
May 27, 2022
Benjamin Stern Obituary Benjamin Day Stern of Rockwood, Maine, died Friday, May 27, 2022 in a motorcycle accident in Frederick, Maryland. Stern, 44, was a U.S. Border Patrol agent for 16 years, graduating from the service’s academy in 2007 and serving his first assignment in Laredo, TX. He later transferred to the Border Patrol’s Jackman, Maine, station where he served...
Helen Virginia (Liles) Kelly
May 26, 2022
Helen Kelly Obituary Helen Virginia Liles “Bunch” Kelly was born on July 7, 1938, to the late Samuel Liles and Helen McCall Liles in Marlboro County, South Carolina. She departed life surrounded by her love one’s on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Windham Hospital, Willimantic, CT. Helen was reared in Pinehurst, North Carolina (Jackson Hamlet), and attended Our Lady of...
Janet B. (Chapel) Houle
May 26, 2022
Janet Houle Obituary Janet B. Houle, 90, passed away on Thursday May 26th surrounded by her loved ones. She was born and raised in New Suffolk, NY where she lived with her parents Clifford and Mary Chapel, and her brother “Cliff”. She graduated Southold High School and worked at an insurance office in Long Island, NY before moving to Willimantic,...
Philip N. Mazzarella Jr.
May 24, 2022
Philip Mazzarella Jr. Obituary Philip Nicandro Mazzarella Jr., 67, of Eastford, passed away on May 24, 2022 at his home. He was born in Putnam, CT on January 17, 1955 to the late Philip and Jacqueline (Scungio) Mazzarella Sr. Philip. Philip began his career as an apprenticed journeyman at Anchor Glass and ended his career as a Field Service Technician...
Amos W. Bill Ii
May 23, 2022
Amos Bill II Obituary Amos Bill II, 59 of Scotland, CT passed away on May 23, 2022. He was the son of the late Amos and Beverly Bill. He is survived by his wife, Deryl; his son, Cam and his daughter, Delaney, who he loved so deeply. He is also survived by his sisters, Carol Spoerl, of Derry, N.H. and...
Peter R. Fredette Jr.
May 22, 2022
Peter Fredette Jr. Obituary Peter Fredette, Jr., 51, of Danielson, CT passed away on May 22, 2022. He was born in 1970 in Pittsfield, MA. Peter was an avid participant in many Special Olympics sports. He especially treasured his countless medals in bowling, swimming, and soccer. He loved being the center of attention at the numerous dances he attended with...
Joseph "Joey" Serra, Jr.
May 21, 2022
Joseph "Joey" Serra, Jr. Obituary Joseph Serra, Jr. “Joey” died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in Hebron, CT. Joey was the much loved firstborn son of Susan (Griffin) Wilk and Joseph Serra, Sr. He galloped into this world on June 6, 1984 and from that day onward he lived life with an insatiable zest. He was friendly, funny, generous...
Joseph F. Gudeahn
May 20, 2022
Joseph Gudeahn Obituary Joseph F. Gudeahn, 89, of North Windham, CT, husband of the late Alice K. Gudeahn passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022. He was the son of the late Albert and Loretta Gudeahn. Joe was employed by the State of Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection. He also worked as a union carpenter for many years. Joe was...
Paul D. Wilhelm
May 20, 2022
Paul Wilhelm Obituary Paul D. Wilhelm, 62, of Lebanon, CT passed away on May 20, 2022. He was born in Windham, CT to the late Edward and Alice (Lee) Wilhelm. Paul loved riding his Harley. He wanted to help as many people as he could. He enjoyed being outside and being active. Paul would go out of his way to...
