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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Diane Marie (Jakobsohn) Light
Sep 27, 2021
Diane Light Obituary Diane Marie Light, 66, of Windham, CT passed away on September 27, 2021. She was born in Norwich, CT to the late Gerhard and Tiloa (Antoniotti) Jakobsohn. Diane worked at United Nuclear for about 16 years as a chemical engineer. She enjoyed birdwatching and camping with her husband. Diane is survived by her husband of 29 years,...
Emory H. Braswell
Sep 27, 2021
Emory Braswell Obituary Emory H. Braswell of Storrs, CT passed away at the age of 89 on September 27, 2021. At the time of his death he was undergoing heart valve replacement surgery at Hartford Hospital. Emory was born January 22, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to Harold Braswell and Myrtle Edenfield Braswell. His family split their time between Georgia and...
Michael A. Cariglia
Sep 27, 2021
Michael Cariglia Obituary Lieutenant Commander Michael A. Cariglia, US Navy Retired, passed away peacefully at home on September 27th surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. Michael was born October 9, 1930 in Warren, Rhode Island, the son of Michael and Idanella (Barba) Cariglia. He attended LaSalle Academy (Class of 1948) and Holy Cross College (Class of 1952). At Holy...
Barbara (Bauman) Ladd
Sep 21, 2021
Barbara Ladd Obituary Barbara (Bauman) Ladd, 92, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on September 21, 2021. She was born on October 29, 1928 in Hackensack, NJ to the late John H. Bauman and Ethel (Horn) Volz. Barbara graduated from Trenton State Teacher’s College in 1951 and taught Kindergarten for ten years in Hillsdale, NJ. In 1958, she married Donald...
