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James "Jim" Charles Davidson

James "Jim" Charles Davidson

Dec 27, 2022

James "Jim" Davidson Obituary James “Jim” Charles Davidson, 72, of North Windham, CT passed away on December 27, 2022 after complications of the flu. Jim was born on April 7, 1950 to Russell and Muriel Davidson of Andover, CT. Jim graduated from RHAM High School, Class of 1968, and during his time there, was awarded the Golden Hammer for his...

Elmer M. Fischer

Elmer M. Fischer

Dec 27, 2022

Elmer Fischer Obituary Elmer M. Fischer, Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, passed away peacefully at his beloved Anchorage Farm in Lebanon, CT, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the age of 101. Elmer was born March 7, 1921, in Bristol, PA, to Emma L. and Frank W. Fischer. He grew up in Peekskill, NY, with his older sister and three...

Michael Ray Chesbro

Michael Ray Chesbro

Dec 18, 2022

Michael Chesbro Obituary Michael “Pranka” Ray Chesbro 68, of Lebanon, CT unexpectedly passed away on December 18, 2022. Michael was born on February 10, 1954, he was the son of Floyd Chesbro and Bessie Cooper,. Michael had a heart of gold and was always willing to offer a helping hand.  He enjoyed race cars, NASCAR, and always looked forward to...

Robert E. Trainor

Robert E. Trainor

Dec 17, 2022

Robert Trainor Obituary Robert E. Trainor, 87, of North Windham, CT passed away on December 17, 2022. He was born in Willimantic, CT, son of the late Frank and Mary (Montigue) Trainor. Robert enjoyed his Wednesday afternoon poker pals. He is survived by his sons Mark Trainor and Michael Trainor and his wife Sherri, sister Joyce Crosby, sister-in-law Maureen Mullin,...

Jane B. (Flynn) Robinson

Jane B. (Flynn) Robinson

Dec 16, 2022

Jane Robinson Obituary Jane Barbara Robinson of Coventry, CT passed peacefully in her sleep on December 16th, 2022.  She was born in Meriden to the late William and Ruth (Kelly) Flynn, the youngest of six siblings. She grew up in West Hartford and later graduated from Bay Path College.   She was proud of her Irish heritage and was quick to...

Mary Esther (Beckman) Curtin

Mary Esther (Beckman) Curtin

Dec 15, 2022

Mary Curtin Obituary Mary Esther Curtin died on December 15, 2022 at the age of 97. She was born Mary Esther Beckman in Wausau, Wisconsin on March 29, 1925, the second daughter of Esther (Johnson) and Albert Beckman. Both her parents were the children of immigrants--Swedish and German, respectively.  She attended Zion Lutheran Church Elementary School, then Wausau (public) High...

Mara (Reneslacis) Anthony

Mara (Reneslacis) Anthony

Dec 15, 2022

Mara Anthony Obituary Mara Reneslacis Anthony, 91, of Willimantic, CT, passed away December 15, 2022, following a brief stay at the St. Joseph’s Living Center in Windham. Mara was born in Latvia on July 30, 1930 and relocated to the United States on September 27, 1950.  She was a member of the Latvian Lutheran Church. Mara is survived by her...

Elaine Haddad

Elaine Haddad

Dec 15, 2022

Elaine Haddad Obituary Elaine Haddad, 92, of Rocky Hill, CT passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022. She was the oldest of six siblings and is survived by three sisters, Jeannette Fitts of Cromwell, CT, Marguerite “Bunny” Sherman (Wayne) of Cromwell, CT, Georgette Armstrong of Lake Placid, FL and by two brothers, Adeeb S. Haddad of Portland, CT and Theodore...

Richard L. Demmerle, Jr.

Richard L. Demmerle, Jr.

Dec 14, 2022

Richard Demmerle, Jr. Obituary Dr. Richard L. Demmerle, Jr., 56, of Mansfield Center, CT and formerly of NY passed away on December 14, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Richard and Doris (Clayton) Demmerle, Sr. Richard was a practicing veterinarian for almost 30 years, known as “the gentle doctor”. Most recently, he worked at Banfield Pet Hospital...

William E. Carpenter

William E. Carpenter

Dec 12, 2022

William Carpenter Obituary William Edward Carpenter, 86, of Hampton, CT, beloved husband of Kathleen (Alape) Carpenter, passed from this life suddenly on December 12, 2022 as the result of a heart attack while driving to pick up his daily Dunkin coffee. Born on July 22, 1936 in Oneco, CT to John and Rose (Constantine) Carpenter, Bill attended schools in Moosup,...

Beverly A. (Hughes) Gotch

Beverly A. (Hughes) Gotch

Dec 7, 2022

Beverly Gotch Obituary Beverly H. Gotch, 86, long time resident of Mansfield Center, CT more recently of Storrs passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving children.  Beverly was born April 15, 1936 to the late Raymond and Rita (Barrett) Hughes. Predeceased by her late husband James Gotch.  Loving mother of six children,...

Margaret M. Donahue

Margaret M. Donahue

Dec 6, 2022

Margaret Donahue Obituary Margaret M. Donahue, 94, of Willimantic, CT passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in the home she lived in most of her life. She lost her long fought battle with dementia. She was the daughter of the late Patrick Donahue and Mary Bertha (Moriarty) Donahue. In her younger years Margaret participated in the Fairview Players an...

Richard "Dick" D. Gyure

Richard "Dick" D. Gyure

Dec 5, 2022

Richard "Dick" Gyure Obituary Richard “Dick” David Gyure, 76, of Columbia, CT passed away December 5, 2022 after a brief battle with Lymphoma.  Dick was born on September 30, 1946 to Charles and Johanna (Janas) Gyure in Willimantic, CT.  After Dick graduated from Windham Technical School in 1964 he started his career in the manufacturing industry as a tool and...

Ann J. Sheedy

Ann J. Sheedy

Dec 3, 2022

Ann Sheedy Obituary Ann Julia Sheedy, 74, of Lebanon, CT, widow of Edmund N. Leete passed away on December 3, 2022 at home. She was born in Torrington, CT on April 18, 1948 to John and Marion (McElhone) Sheedy but moved to New Hartford, CT shortly afterward. Ann attended St. Mary School in New Hartford, Class of 1962 and began...

Timothy B. Barr

Timothy B. Barr

Nov 28, 2022

Timothy Barr Obituary Timothy Brian Barr, 36, of Willimantic, CT passed away on November 28, 2022. He was born in Manchester, CT, the son of Carol Millette and the late Brian Barr. What follows are excerpts from a Drug Overdose Prayer for Victims and Families which was written for families to use for memorials and funerals. Thank you, Patricia Evans...

Margaret "Marge" (Ag) Soloway

Margaret "Marge" (Ag) Soloway

Nov 27, 2022

Margaret Soloway Obituary Margaret “Marge” Soloway, went to be with the Lord, on November 27, 2022.  Marge was born in Frackville, PA on October 27, 1922 to Peter and Sophie Drag. For many years she worked and retired from the Philco-Ford Plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon retirement, Marge and Alfred, her husband, moved to the Evangelical Baptist Camp (now known...

Carol D. (Chasse) Potter

Carol D. (Chasse) Potter

Nov 26, 2022

Carol Potter Obituary Carol D. Potter, 84, of Willimantic, CT passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Lionel and Loretta (Beaudette) Chasse of Windham, CT. Carol graduated from Windham High School and was a talented musician and singer and then met Bruce Potter of Mansfield Center, CT, who became her husband. They were...

Claire (Strong) Werfelman

Claire (Strong) Werfelman

Nov 26, 2022

Claire Werfelman Obituary Claire Werfelman, 95, of Columbia, CT passed quietly to meet her Savior on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was married to her husband, Robert, for 62 years until his Lord and Savior called him home in May 2014. Claire is survived by her brother Lloyd Fike of Indiana and her only daughter Jane and her husband William ...

Joseph C. Lucia, Sr.

Joseph C. Lucia, Sr.

Nov 25, 2022

Joseph Lucia, Sr. Obituary Joseph Clayton Lucia, Sr., 85, of Mansfield, CT passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He worked diligently for his family his entire life. He was employed as a C.O. for twenty years at the Somers Correctional Facility, then as a prison chaplain for an additional 20 yrs. He reached many...

Gladys Ann (Rumps) Kusmer

Gladys Ann (Rumps) Kusmer

Nov 24, 2022

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