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Michael A. Jones

Michael A. Jones

Jul 29, 2022

Michael Jones Obituary Michael  "Jonesey" A. Jones, 61, of Chaplin, CT lost his battle with cancer on July 29, 2022, surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Mike was the son of the late Melvin and Doris Jones of Mansfield, CT. He is survived by his former wife, Jennifer Boldulk and their beloved children, Samantha Cone, Wade Jones, and Karagan...

Michael Edward Heon

Michael Edward Heon

Jul 27, 2022

Michael Heon Obituary Michael Edward Heon, 67, of Willimantic CT, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, peacefully at home. He was born in Willimantic, CT on June 15, 1955, son of the late Irene (Finn) Lukas and Paul Heon. Michael graduated from Windham High School. He worked for both Nike and Gilman Brothers Co, followed by many years of volunteering...

Ian W. Bailey

Ian W. Bailey

Jul 27, 2022

Ian Bailey Obituary Ian W. Bailey, 36, of North Windham, CT passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2022. He was born in Manchester, CT, the son of Ricky and RaiAnn (Long) Bailey. Ian was a jack of all trades that had many hobbies. He enjoyed scrap work, dirt biking, go-carting, Hot wheels, RC Cars, and Drones. He loved his Miata,...

Elaine D. (Depersia) Grant

Elaine D. (Depersia) Grant

Jul 14, 2022

Elaine Grant Obituary Elaine (DePersia) Grant, 84, of Ashford CT, passed away peacefully July 14, 2022 at home surrounded by family. She was born on December 25, 1937 to Lucy (Taylor) and Michael DePersia in Hartford CT. Elaine married Thomas F. Grant Jr. on December 12, 1956 and they had five children-Deborah (David Coulombe) of Tolland, Nadine Firetto of Ellington,...

Nancy A. (Mckeen) Frazier

Nancy A. (Mckeen) Frazier

Jul 13, 2022

Nancy Frazier Obituary Nancy A. Frazier, 83, of Chaplin, CT passed away on July 13, 2022. She was born in Brewer, ME, daughter of the late Lyndon and Dorothy (Boyington) McKeen. Nancy enjoyed crocheting, wordsearches and other word puzzles, reading, and playing bingo. She worked as a cook and was the coordinator for the Chaplin Fair. She is survived by...

Neil B. Hart, Sr.

Neil B. Hart, Sr.

Jul 13, 2022

Neil Hart, Sr. Obituary Neil B. Hart, Sr., 87, of Windham, CT passed away on July 13, 2022. He was born on March 6, 1935 in Boothbay Harbor, ME, son of the late Walter E. Sr. and Minnie A. (Swett) Hart. Neil had a love for the open sea and the fishing village where he spent much of his childhood...

William B. Sowik

William B. Sowik

Jul 13, 2022

William Sowik Obituary It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William Bradford Sowik on July 13, 2022.  He passed away peacefully to his next adventure after a 5 year battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.  He will be deeply missed by his wife of almost 50 years, Sherri, and his two sons, who were a...

William Stephen Hopkins

William Stephen Hopkins

Jul 12, 2022

William Hopkins Obituary At an early morning hour twelve days after his 98th birthday, William Stephen Hopkins drew his last breath. He was born in Troy, NY, the only son of the late William Shattuck Hopkins and Etta Eugenia (Patton) Hopkins, and it was there he received his childhood education. Following high school graduation, he joined the Coast Guard and...

Eric John Bogue

Eric John Bogue

Jul 11, 2022

Eric Bogue Obituary Eric John Bogue, 57, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 11, 2022. Eric, born in Windham, CT, was currently residing in Columbia, CT in a supported living arrangement with his Uncle John Berube; his housemate for over 27 years. At two weeks old, Eric became the survivor of a traumatic brain injury. Although...

Hazel I. (James) Rubins

Hazel I. (James) Rubins

Jul 9, 2022

Hazel Rubins Obituary Hazel Irene Rubins, 98, of Storrs, CT went home on July 9, 2022. She was born on November 11, 1923 in Willimantic, CT, daughter of the late John Earl and Annie (Harvey) James. She leaves her children Randy J. Corcoran and his wife, Deb and Penni Corcoran; stepchildren Charles Rubins and his wife Janet, and Bill; daughter...

Kathleen V. (Noonan) Benton

Kathleen V. (Noonan) Benton

Jul 8, 2022

Kathleen Benton Obituary Kathleen V. (Noonan) Benton, 75, of Mansfield, CT passed away on July 8, 2022. She was born on September 17, 1946 in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Patrick and Maureen (Russell) Noonan. She is survived by her sons, Shawn P. Noonan and his fiancé, Kimberley Knowlton of Mansfield, CT and Michael J. Benton of Marlborough,...

Dominic Thomas Vincenzo, Jr.

Dominic Thomas Vincenzo, Jr.

Jul 6, 2022

Dominic Vincenzo, Jr. Obituary Dominic Thomas Vincenzo, Jr. of Hebron passed away suddenly on July 3, 2022. Dominic was proud of his service in the Marine Corp serving honorably in the Vietnam War. He was born in Hartford, CT on March 20,1951. Dominic leaves behind his brothers John, Joey and Matthew as well as his sisters Tina and Mary. In...

Mary Kathleen (Vaillancourt) Soucy

Mary Kathleen (Vaillancourt) Soucy

Jul 6, 2022

Mary Soucy Obituary Mary Kathleen Soucy, 85, of Willimantic, CT passed away on July 6, 2022. She was born in Frenchville, ME, daughter of the late Patrick M. and Rose (Paradis) Vaillancourt. She was predeceased by her husband, Raynold Soucy in 2003. Her Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 1:00pm at St. Mary's Church, 1600 Main St....

Linda L. Trace "Sister Mary Bernadette"

Linda L. Trace "Sister Mary Bernadette"

Jul 4, 2022

Linda Trace "Sister Mary Bernadette" Obituary Linda L. Trace “Sister Mary Bernadette”, 75, of New London, CT passed away on July 4, 2022. She was adopted by the late Robert and Ann Trace in 1950 where she thrived and flourished. Linda inherited her dad’s quick wittedness and his ability to make people smile and laugh. She was a nun, friend...

Valerie Jean (Arnold) Bhat

Valerie Jean (Arnold) Bhat

Jul 4, 2022

Valerie Bhat Obituary Valerie Arnold Bhat, 64, of Windham, CT passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 4, 2022. Valerie loved spending time with family and friends and was so proud of her grandchildren. She was an avid music lover, Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty were a few of her favorites. Valerie loved her plants and her dog, Tank....

Sandra (Brady) Eisele

Sandra (Brady) Eisele

Jul 3, 2022

Sandra Eisele Obituary Sandra Eisele, 77, of Pomfret Center, CT passed away on July 3, 2022. She was born in Watertown, NY, the daughter of the late William and Marion (Carr) Brady. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Helmut Eisele; sons David Eisele and his wife Melanie and Seth Eisele; sisters, Lisa Winn, Laura and Kay Brady;...

Clayton A. Church, Sr.

Clayton A. Church, Sr.

Jul 1, 2022

Clayton Church, Sr. Obituary Clayton Arnold Church, Sr. 89, of Windham, CT passed peacefully into everlasting rest surrounded by his loving family on July 1, 2022. Clayt was born in Vernon, CT on June 7, 1933 to Clinton and Doris (Snell) Church. He resided at St. Joseph Living Center for over a year. Clayton and his wife, Liz, lived in...

Barbara (Bell) Vajnar

Barbara (Bell) Vajnar

Jul 1, 2022

Barbara Vajnar Obituary Barbara Vajnar, 66, of Lebanon, CT, passed away on July 1, 2022. She was born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of Judith (Thompson) Bell and the late David N. Bell Sr. Barbara was an avid lover of antiques and early americana memorabilia. Her home was filled with unique items and pieces which were found at auctions or...

Carl J. (Jr.) Schwager

Carl J. (Jr.) Schwager

Jun 30, 2022

Carl Schwager Obituary Carl J. Schwager, Jr., 87, of Willimantic, CT passed away on June 30, 2022. He was born in Hartford, CT, son of the late Carl J. Schwager, Sr., and Marie (Melhorn) Schwager. Carl loved his family; he was a very family-oriented man. When the kids were young, he and his wife, Lillian, would take them camping. He...

Georgina M. Hendrick

Georgina M. Hendrick

Jun 29, 2022

Georgina Hendrick Obituary Georgina M. Hendrick, 89, of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born in Cheshire, CT, daughter to the late Benjamin and Helen (Roberts) Metzler. Georgina was the retired Dean of Administration at Middlesex Community College and had held several positions throughout the state of Connecticut from Central Office to the University of...

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