Cynthia "Cindy" L. (Jones) Schaffer
Jan 9, 2022
Cynthia "Cindy" Schaffer Obituary Cynthia “Cindy” Lou Schaffer, 71, of Ashford, CT passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2022. She was born in Willimantic to Stanley and Mildred (Spinks) Jones. Cindy graduated from Edwin O. Smith High School in Mansfield, then worked for Eastern Connecticut State University. She spent a better part of four decades taking care of...
Peter W. Rich
Jan 9, 2022
Peter Rich Obituary Peter W. Rich, 82, of Mansfield, CT passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on January 9, 2022. Peter was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Millerd) Rich. Peter graduated from Windham High School and went on to join the U.S. Navy stationed on submarines as a cook and a diver, eventually...
Patricia "Pat" A. Butler
Jan 9, 2022
Patricia "Pat" Butler Obituary Patricia Anne “Pat” Butler, 60, of East Hampton, CT passed from this life on January 9, 2022 after a lengthy battle with MS. She was born in Putnam, CT to Eleanor (Morelli) and the late Walter W. Butler, Sr. Pat graduated from Quinebaug Valley Community College with a degree in Human Services and spent many years...
Eileen M. (Jacobs) Kopec
Jan 7, 2022
Eileen Kopec Obituary Eileen M. Kopec, 97, of Mansfield Center, wife of the late Stanley Kopec, passed away on January 7, 2022, at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Holyoke, MA on February 19, 1924, the daughter of the late Harold and Grace (Louiselle) Jacobs. It was at a Military dance where Eileen met her husband...
Teresa D. (Ivdahl) Ridgeway
Jan 3, 2022
Teresa Ridgeway Obituary Teresa Drivdahl Ridgeway, 85, of Chaplin died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 3, 2022. She was born on Mother’s Day May 10, 1936 to Margaret (Lamach) and Emil Drivdahl of Big Timber, Montana. Her father was a sheep rancher and she began life on a homestead in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains...
Raymond Paul Ouellette
Jan 3, 2022
Raymond Ouellette Obituary Raymond Paul Ouellette Sr., of Willimantic, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully at home after a short illness. He was born September 21, 1944 in Willimantic, the son of the late George and Rita (Rondeau) Ouellette. Raymond served in the United States Navy in the late sixties. He worked for the...
Johnnie F. Baker Jr.
Jan 2, 2022
Johnnie Baker Jr. Obituary Johnnie Fletcher Baker, Jr.,77, of Chaplin, formerly of Hartford passed away with his loving family by his side at his home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born on November 18,1944 in Hartford, to the late Johnnie Fletcher and Dorothy Maddie (King) Baker Sr. Johnnie married the love of his life RoseMarie (Watson) Baker on...
Jean Rand
Dec 30, 2021
Jean Rand Obituary Jean S. Rand, 88, of Columbia, Connecticut passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 30, 2021 after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of Columbia where she and her husband G. David Rand raised their family. Jean grew up in Derry, New Hampshire where she played high school basketball and worked in her father’s...
Harry R. Tucker
Dec 28, 2021
Harry R. Tucker Obituary Harry Russell Tucker “Pepe”, 81, of North Windham passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2021. He was born October 1, 1940 in Milbridge, Maine son of the late Russell and Daffa (Smith) Tucker. As a young man he grew up in Milbridge where he loved to play basketball and earn his money digging clams...
Michael Phillip Bakken
Dec 28, 2021
Michael Bakken Obituary Michael Phillip Bakken, 38, of Middletown, CT was born on June 22, 1983. Mike moved through the world with wit, compassion, and love for his family and friends. He passed away from a heart attack on December 28, 2021. Mike grew up in Chaplin with the love of his father and grandparents. He graduated from Parish Hill...
Deborah Marie (Mcquade) Kolar
Dec 27, 2021
Deborah Kolar Obituary Deborah Marie (McQuade) Kolar, 67, of Lebanon, CT passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021 at Windham Hospital Hospice Care. She was born on January 1, 1954, the daughter of the late Frank and Carol (Pinnette) McQuade. Debbie was a girl scout leader for more than 25 years; her greatest joy and became a lifetime member. Deborah...
Peter R. Marshall
Dec 26, 2021
Peter Marshall Obituary Peter R. Marshall, 56, of Andover, CT, passed away on December 26th, 2021 at home, wrapped in the intense love of his family. Peter attended Windham High School, University of Rhode Island and WPI. He worked as an Engineer at Parsons in Charlotte, and Brinjac Kambic in Harrisburg before changing careers and joining Conning, an investment portfolio...
Jean "Fran" Dupuis
Dec 24, 2021
Jean Dupuis Obituary Jean “Fran” Dupuis, 78, of Norwich, CT passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Backus Hospital. He was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late William T. and Mary Blanche (Fournier) Dupuis. Jean was very involved with the Moose Lodge #950, in Bozrah. He was always volunteering to help them with whatever he could...
Scott Mcclure
Dec 23, 2021
Scott McClure Obituary Scott Gerard McClure, 59, of North Windham, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Scott was loved and respected by all who knew him. He always had a kind word to say. Scott struggled with medical issues but overcame his addictions to better his life. He was a graduate of...
Louise Jeanette Kellough
Dec 23, 2021
Louise Kellough Obituary Louise Jeanette (Lamb) Kellough 94, a resident of Willimantic, died while vacationing in California after a short illness on December 23, 2021. Louise was born July 25, 1927 in Evansville, Indiana, daughter of Louis and Edwina Lamb. A depression era baby, she grew up on a farm where she told stories of her family leaving food for...
Louise Ratcliffe
Dec 23, 2021
Louise Ratcliffe Obituary Louise (Potz) Ratcliffe (May 23, 1944 - December 23, 2021) Louise Ratcliffe passed away peacefully on December 23rd. She was 77. Louise was predeceased by her parents David F. & Marion Potz, and her brother David Potz Jr., of Willington. She is survived by her loving sister and friend Nancy (Potz) Smith of Willington. She is also...
Joan F. (Farrell) Gilbransen
Dec 23, 2021
Joan Gilbransen Obituary Joan Gilbransen, nee Farrell, died peacefully on December 23, 2021. Born in 1939, Joan was a life long resident of Willimantic, CT. She is survived by her husband, George Gilbransen; son Christopher Gilbransen and his son John; daughter Karen Gilbransen; niece Pamela Adams and her children, Rachel and Tyler. She is also survived by many nieces and...
Richard Sherwood
Dec 22, 2021
Richard Sherwood Obituary Richard E. Sherwood, 79, of Columbia CT, died on December 22, 2021 at Windham Hospital, from effects of COVID-19. Sherwood, as he preferred to be called, or Dick-a-Bird, as the family liked to call him, developed many passions throughout his life. He spent decades digging in his pond, puttering in his garage or with his machines and...
Jennie C. (Cuoghi) Boomer
Dec 22, 2021
Jennie Boomer Obituary Jennie C. (Cuoghi) Boomer, 98, of Chaplin, wife of the late Eugene Boomer, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Windham, CT, the daughter of the late Filiberto and Regina (Zaghi) Cuoghi. Jennie lived in Chaplin for 75 years. She was married to her husband Eugene...
Rhonda (Moran) Gauthier
Dec 21, 2021
Rhonda Gauthier Obituary Rhonda Gauthier, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2021. Rhonda was born on September 21, 1963, in Fitchburg, MA, the daughter of Roger Moran and Florence Jean Moran. Rhonda attended schools in East Hartford, CT before relocating to Willimantic, CT. Rhonda was known for her love of playing cards with friends and...
