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Elizabeth Ann Godeck
May 3, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth (Zyjeski) Godeck, age 81, of Lebanon CT, passed away peacefully Friday evening, May 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 9, 1943, in New Britain CT, a daughter of the late John and Leatha Zyjeski. She was pre-deceased by her beautiful daughter Linda Rizzo. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Philip Godeck Jr. and her...
Harry A. Pearl
Apr 29, 2025
Harry A. Pearl passed away after a long illness on April 29, 2025. Born on July 25, 1937 in Windham, CT to Alvine and Nellie Pearl. Harry graduated from Windham Tech in 1955. He spent some time as a lifeguard in the U.S. Army and then returned to Windham to put his carpentry skills to work. After briefly working for...
Barbara B. Metsack
Apr 29, 2025
Barbara B. Metsack, 83, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Paul M. Metsack (Pudgie). She was born on October 26, 1941 in Willimantic, CT daughter of the late Albert R. and Maggie (Cushman) Benjamin. Barbara is survived by her two sons and their wives, Paul and Beata (Toth)...
Alejandrina Crespo Mendez
Apr 23, 2025
Alejandrina Crespo Méndez Nació el 28 de abril de 1947 en el pueblo de San Sebastián, PR. Murió el 23 de abril de 2025 en Hartford, CT. Siempre la recordaremos cómo una mujer sonriente, alegre, llena de humildad y amor. Le encantaba la música mejicana, el merengue, la bachata y la salsa. Un ser humano espectacular a quien todos llamaban...
Frederick Joseph Demers
Apr 22, 2025
Frederick (Freddy) J. Demers Jr. passed away on April 22, 2025, at age 83. Freddy was proceeded in death by his father, Frederick J. Demers Sr., mother, Grace (Walton) Demers and his brother, Raymond Demers. Freddy leaves behind his loving wife, Shirley Demers his stepchildren, Paul Banner Jr. (wife Lisa), Ronald Banner (wife Becky) and Jerri-lynn Robbins. He will be...
Kimberly Lyn Cahoon
Apr 22, 2025
Kimberly Lyn Cahoon, born on March 6, 1981 in Willimantic, Connecticut. She was sent to her eternal home on April 22, 2025. It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our sweet Kimberly. Affectionately known to her friends and family as Kim, Kimmy, and Kimmie Pie (which only a few were allowed to call her). To say...
Lillian Emma Donnell
Apr 21, 2025
Lillian Emma (Perryman) Donnell, 92, of Coventry, CT passed peacefully at home into the arms of almighty God on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born in 1932 to Herbert & Emma (Coutieri) Perryman of Englewood, NJ, Lillian graduated from Englewood High School and then secretarial school in New York. She married her brother’s best friend, Sam Donnell, in 1952 and they...
Lionel Desrosiers
Apr 20, 2025
It is with profound love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Lionel "Lee" Desrosiers on Easter Sunday surrounded by his loving wife Lillian M. Desrosiers, and his two sons, Brian Desrosiers of Roxbury Twp, NJ and Mark Desrosiers of Mill Valley, CA , at Hartford Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 16, 1943, in...
Edith K. Doucette
Apr 20, 2025
Edith K. Doucette, 89 of North Windham, CT passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. Born on January 24, 1936, in Newcastle, Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Orvie and Rachel (Chamberlin) Miner. Edith was the beloved wife of the late James E. Doucette Sr. Edith was a loving mother to James E. Doucette Jr. and Eugene (Gene)...
John W. Moran
Apr 16, 2025
John (Jack) W. Moran passed away from natural causes on April 16, 2025. Born on February 5, 1933, in Willimantic, CT to Louis and Mary Moran. Jack graduated from Windham High School in 1950. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955 at the rank of Airman First Class. Jack worked in the...
John Dominic Misale
Apr 16, 2025
John Dominic Misale, 90, of Mansfield Center, husband of Constance Shirley (née Boneski ) died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT. He was born April 28, 1934 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of Salvatore Carmelo Misale and Felicia Rose (née Tripodi ), first generation Americans from Cosoleto, Calabria, Italy. John studied to be an Electrician at...
Alex A. Job
Apr 14, 2025
Alex A. Job, 91, of Scotland, formerly of Norwich, husband of Joan (DeGray) Job, died Monday, April 14, 2025 at Harrington Court, in Colchester. He was born September 11, 1933 in Norwich, the son of the late Louis and Mary Job. Alex and Joan were married on October 9, 1954, and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in October 2024. He...
Jessica Lee Gile
Apr 5, 2025
Jessica was born to Joseph and Bonnie Gulick on February 22, 1977, at Windham Hospital. While Jessica was growing up she was an active member of the local 4H Club and enjoyed participating in equestrian competitions. Jessica was able to achieve one of her dreams of opening a horse rescue in November 2023 (The Rusty Nail Farm). She was passionate...
Raymond P. Ratte
Apr 3, 2025
Raymond Paul Ratte, known simply as "Ray" to those who loved him, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he made his home in Mansfield Center, Connecticut, where he built a life filled with family, purpose, and the things that mattered most. For nearly five decades, Ray shared his life with his...
David Michael Mccrory
Mar 30, 2025
David Michael McCrory, age 79, formerly of Coventry, CT. passed away on 3-30-25 at his assisted living facility in South Windsor. David was born on 4-26-45 in Memphis, TN, where he obtained grade school through high school, undergraduate, and graduate degrees. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mellie McCrory, who predeceased him along with his older brother...
Richard T. Hinckley
Mar 28, 2025
Richard T. Hinckley, born December 14, 1963 , passed away on March 28, 2025 at the age of 61. He was the son of Howard K. and Virginia (Fraser) Hinckley, of Willimantic, CT. Richard passed away in his childhood home in Columbia, CT with his devoted wife by his side. Richard graduated from Windham Technical High School, in 1982, where...
Paul Robert Simmons
Mar 24, 2025
Paul Robert Simmons, 72 of Tinkerville Rd., Willington, husband of Ronda (Korner) Simmons passed away on Monday morning, March 24, 2025 at St. Francis Hosptial. He was born September 15, 1952 in Willimantic, the son of late George and Jacqueline (Poirier) Simmons and had resided in Willington for over 49 years. Paul had been employed at Scranton Motors in Vernon...
Bruce N. Potter
Mar 20, 2025
Bruce Potter, 88, of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was the son of Charles and Gertrude Potter. Bruce started his career as a Tool and Die Maker at Akim Engineering. He eventually decided to become self employed as a Flooring Installer where he enjoyed the freedom of working for himself. He always had a project going...
Robert Arthur Brault
Mar 17, 2025
Robert A. Brault, 75, of Mansfield, formerly of Coventry and Franklin, husband of the late Linda Brault, died Monday, March 17, 2025 at Backus Hospital. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Arthur and Doris (Goss) Brault Sr. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran, where he served in the United States Army. Robert leaves two daughters, Pamela...
Eleanor Haggerty
Mar 17, 2025
Eleanor (Rathbun) Haggerty, 85, of Mansfield Center, wife of John “Jackie” Haggerty, went to the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born in Willimantic the daughter of the late Charles and Doris Burnham and stepdaughter of Mabel Rathbun and Armando. She was the granddaughter of Rufus and Sara Cobb. Eleanor was a member of the USS Allagash ships...
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