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Eileen Moran Ossen

Eileen Moran Ossen

Oct 28, 2021

Eileen Ossen Obituary Eileen (Moran) Ossen, 67, of Mansfield Center, passed away peacefully at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.  Facing her battle with Interstitial Lung Disease courageously, she knew and understood that she was loved. Eileen was born in Willimantic on July 28, 1954, one of six children to the late Edward and Catherine (Bombria) Moran.  She resided most...

Edna D. (Zoppel) Maynes

Edna D. (Zoppel) Maynes

Oct 27, 2021

Edna Maynes Obituary Edna D. Maynes, 98, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021.  She was born in North Bergen, NJ, the daughter of the late John and Edna (Rottmann) Zoppel.  She lived in Pompton Lakes, NJ for many years before moving to Mansfield in 1996.  Edna was a life member of the Little Falls Chapter of the...

Kenneth Crabtree

Kenneth Crabtree

Oct 26, 2021

Kenneth Crabtree Obituary Kenneth Crabtree, 53, of Willimantic, CT passed away on October 26, 2021 at William Backus Hospital ( Norwich, CT) after a brief illness.  Kenny was the son of the late Victor Crabtree and Gertrude Larriviere Crabtree.  Kenny is survived by his sister Patricia Lizee of Mansfield, his brother Richard Brunell of Chaplin, and his sister Susan Brunell...

Leona G. (Garmalinsky) Woodworth

Leona G. (Garmalinsky) Woodworth

Oct 24, 2021

Leona Woodworth Obituary Leona G. Woodworth, 93, of Willimantic, CT passed away on October 24, 2021. She was born in Windham, CT, daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Ogeba) Garmalinsky. Leona enjoyed following along with politics and watching the Boston Red Sox. She worked as a maintenance lead at the University of Connecticut. She is survived by her son,...

Jessie Lou (Koch) Dunnack

Jessie Lou (Koch) Dunnack

Oct 20, 2021

Jessie Dunnack Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Jessie Lou Dunnack, at age 90. Jessie was born on Jan. 10, 1931 in New Iberia, Louisiana to Ruby and Charles Arthur Koch. She was the third child after brothers Charles and Noel and before sister Mildred. Jessie attended hairdressing school after high school,...

Terrance Corcoran

Terrance Corcoran

Oct 13, 2021

Terrance Corcoran Obituary Terrance Scott Corcoran, 73 of Longmont Colorado passed away Wednesday, October 13 at Longmont Hospital. He was the oldest son of Joseph Francis Corcoran (deceased) and Hazel Irene James, 98. He was born in Windham Memorial Community Hospital on November 1, 1947 in Willimantic, Connecticut. Terry was a graduate of Edwin O Smith High School and Eastern...

Gerald G. Mailloux

Gerald G. Mailloux

Oct 12, 2021

Gerald Mailloux Obituary Gerald “Jerry” George Mailloux, 89, of North Windham, CT, formerly of Putnam CT, passed away at home peacefully after his battle with cancer on October 12, 2021.  Jerry was born February 11, 1932, the son of the late George Mailloux and Dora (Bilodeau) Mailoux. Jerry proudly served with honor in the United States Air Force, obtaining the...

Shirley Ann Stoney

Shirley Ann Stoney

Oct 10, 2021

Shirley Stoney Obituary Shirley Ann Smith was born December 10, 1944 to mother Carrie Smith and she resided in Okalona, Mississippi with grandparents Darlene and John Henry Smith.  Following suit to a common family tradition, Shirley ensued her interest and career in music.  Shirley always had a growing passion for singing.  Shirley graduated from Fannie Carter High School, then went...

Sara K. (Pentz) Kelly

Sara K. (Pentz) Kelly

Oct 7, 2021

Sara Kelly Obituary Sara K. Kelly, 85, of Hampton, CT passed away on October 7, 2021. She was born in Clearfield, PA to the late Henry and Josephine Pentz. Sara loved playing bingo, candy crush, and the Wii. She enjoyed doing puzzles with her beloved caretaker, Nani. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and was a retired...

Christopher J. Bertora

Christopher J. Bertora

Oct 5, 2021

Christopher Bertora Obituary Christopher John Bertora, 55, of Willimantic, CT passed away on October 5, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1965 in Windham, CT and graduated from Windham High School, class of 1984. Christopher is now at peace, joining his father Henry Bertora and his mother Rachel (Poudrier) Bertora. His greatest passions included music, composing songs, and fishing....

Richard W. Cunningham, Jr.

Richard W. Cunningham, Jr.

Oct 4, 2021

Richard Cunningham, Jr. Obituary Richard W. Cunningham, Jr., 73, of Willimantic, CT passed away on October 4, 2021. He was born in Willimantic, CT to the late Richard and Mabel (Grant) Cunningham. Richard loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed playing card games with his friends. He was an avid New England Patriots fan. He was also a lifetime member of...

Horace Leon Geer Jr.

Horace Leon Geer Jr.

Oct 3, 2021

Horace Geer Jr. Obituary Reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated - but none more so than his life. He worked hard, played hard, and did it all harder, stronger, faster than anyone else who had ever lived.... but even if he didn't, he would have told you he had anyway because he was an epic storyteller! Horace L....

John H. Sweet

John H. Sweet

Oct 3, 2021

John Sweet Obituary John H. Sweet, of Lebanon, Korean war veteran, has lost his battle with Father Time, leaving behind a legacy of family, friends, career and hobbies. John had a lot of passions. He created a large family with his lifelong sweetheart and partner Ruth (Perkins) Sweet. During their sixty-seven-year marriage, they raised eight children together, and still had...

Thomas J. Marrotte

Thomas J. Marrotte

Oct 2, 2021

Thomas Marrotte Obituary Thomas J. Marrotte, 70, of Hampton, CT passed away on October 2, 2021. He was born in Willimantic, CT, son of the late Gerard and Elizabeth (Moran) Marrotte. Thomas was very loved by his brothers. He was always there for them, no matter what they needed. He was also a very loving husband to his late wife,...

Louis A. Gamache

Louis A. Gamache

Oct 2, 2021

Louis Gamache Obituary Louis A. Gamache, 74, of Windham, passed away at home on October 2, 2021 after a courageous 6 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer with his loving daughter/caregiver by his side, holding his hand. Lou was born on December 29, 1946 in Willimantic to the late Donald and Felixana Gamache. Lou was the third of eight children. He...

Richard J. Martin

Richard J. Martin

Oct 1, 2021

Richard Martin Obituary Richard J. Martin, 64 of Windham, CT passed away October 1, 2021 at his home following a long battle with lung disease.  He was born on March 14,1957,  the son of the late Thomas and Marie(Tracy) Martin.  He graduated from Parish Hill High School in 1975.  Richard lived and worked for many years in Delray Beach, FL.  ...

Dennis P. Hartigan

Dennis P. Hartigan

Oct 1, 2021

Dennis Hartigan Obituary Dennis P. Hartigan a local artist known as Denny to his family and friends, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2021 at age of 69. Denny was born on December 31st, 1951 in Hollywood, California. Throughout his life, he traveled extensively; living in Idaho, Hawaii, Oregon, New York, and finally settling in Connecticut. Denny will be missed...

Russell Howard Schweitzer Jr.

Russell Howard Schweitzer Jr.

Sep 28, 2021

Russell Schweitzer Jr. Obituary Russell Howard Schweitzer Jr., 77, of Willimantic, husband of Vivian (Godbout) Schweitzer, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Hartford Hospital.  He was born in New Haven, CT, the son of the late Russell H. and Mabel Schweitzer.  Russell worked for over 40 years as a truck driver.  He enjoyed listening to country music, especially  when he...

Evelyn Rose Riopel

Evelyn Rose Riopel

Sep 28, 2021

Evelyn Riopel Obituary Evelyn Rose (Tanner) Riopel, beloved wife of William J. Riopel passed away on September 28, 2021 at the age of 82, after fighting a brave battle with an extended illness. Evelyn grew up in Chaplin and moved to Willimantic as a teenager. She married her “Childhood Sweetheart”, William J. Riopel on September 22, 1956. They had just...

George S. Hurry

George S. Hurry

Sep 28, 2021

George Hurry Obituary George S. Hurry, 54, of South Windham, CT passed away on September 28, 2021. He was born in Providence, RI to George G. and Maureen (Sarchione) Hurry. George attended Windham High School and was currently participating in the Boraco Program. He was a strong person and even though he lived with a severe handicap from Cerebral Palsy...

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