Kathy Elaine Shear
Nov 30, 2021
Kathy Shear Obituary Kathy Elaine Shear, 62, of North Windham, CT passed away on November 30, 2021. She was born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Edward Abelin and late Joanne (Buzzell) Adams. She is survived by her husband Scot Shear; daughters, Rebekah Badillo-Corchado, Milanne Glidden, Nichole Hirchert, and Jeannie Shear; son, Scot Shear; as well as 13...
Robert J. Mott
Nov 29, 2021
Robert Mott Obituary Robert James Mott, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 29, 2021 after a devastatingly rapid illness. He was born in Willimantic on October 17, 1930 to Ida Knapp Mott and Frank William Mott. He was predeceased by his beloved son-in-law, Dennis Sauer (July 2021), his sister Dorothy Ereshena, his brother Myron Mott and his...
Mary Arlene (Stafford) Harper
Nov 29, 2021
Mary Harper Obituary Mary Arlene (Stafford) Harper of Mansfield Center, CT died on November 29, 2021 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her beloved husband and soul mate of 67 years, Walter L. Harper. Mary was born in Bridgeport, CT in October 1928. She was predeceased by her parents, George L. and Marion (Bumbera) Stafford; her sister,...
Errol J. Terrell
Nov 23, 2021
Errol Terrell Obituary Errol J. Terrell, 92, of Hebron, CT passed away on November 23, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1929 in Boston, MA. The son of the late William F.C. Terrell and Sarah (Townsend) Terrell. Errol attended Boston public schools and received a BA Degree from State Teachers College. He attended the University of Hartford graduating with...
James Mccue Bobbitt
Nov 22, 2021
James Bobbitt Obituary James McCue Bobbitt passed away November 22, 2021 after being injured in an automobile accident in Windham, Connecticut. He was on the cusp of 92. He was born on January 18, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia to James Sterling Bobbitt and Grace McCue Bobbitt and was their only treasured child. He was a wonderful husband, father and...
J. Lynn (Fredrick) Stanley-Haney
Nov 22, 2021
J. Lynn Stanley-Haney Obituary J. (Judith) Lynn (Fredrick) Stanley-Haney, age 81, of Storrs, CT passed away November 22, 2021, in her home from natural causes. Lynn is survived by her husband, Dr. John Haney; siblings, Leah Singer, Charles, and Michele Fredrick; children, Bethany Stanley-Kirschenbaum and David Kirschenbaum, Timothy Stanley and Leigh Frost, and Andrew and Tamar Stanley; and stepchildren John...
Judith Marilyn (Johnson) Rohan
Nov 22, 2021
Judith Rohan Obituary Judith M Rohan, 84, passed away on November 22, 2021 after a short illness. She was a long-time resident of Windham Center and served in the past as President of the Windham Center Fire Dept Auxiliary, as well as President of the Windham Center School PTO. She was employed as Assistant to the Dean of Engineering at...
Maureen P. (Paro) Peterson
Nov 20, 2021
Maureen Peterson Obituary Maureen P. Peterson, 73, of Columbia, CT passed away on November 20, 2021. She was born in Norwich, CT, the daughter of the late Frank and Mae (Dragone) Paro. Maureen worked as a CNA for many years. She was a very giving and caring person. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard, going out to eat,...
Ann B. (Baronosky) Truska
Nov 19, 2021
Ann Truska Obituary Ann B. Truska of Willimantic, CT passed away peacefully, at home, on November 21, 2021 at the age of 101. Ann, the youngest of 7 siblings, was born in Willimantic on February 19, 1920 and then lived and worked in the city for the next 101 years. She was a creative woman who owned a Beauty Salon...
Robert M. Casey
Nov 18, 2021
Robert Casey Obituary Robert Martin Casey, 55 of Quaker Hill, CT passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on November 19, 2021, due to health complications. He was born October 16, 1966 in Dorchester, MA to Joyce Arline (Farmer) Raymond of Littleton NH, and Charles William Casey of East Hartford, CT. Rob attended East Hartford High and had a...
Edgar Santiago Mangual
Nov 18, 2021
Edgar Santiago Mangual Obituary Edgar Santiago Mangual, 54, of Willimantic, CT passed away on November 18, 2021. He was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Carlos Santiago and Carmen Mangual. He was an avid parishioner of Iglesias Cristo A Las Puertas. Edgar was very innocent, he loved to talk about when he was a child...
Thomas J. Mcnickle
Nov 18, 2021
Thomas McNickle Obituary Thomas J. McNickle, 62, passed away on November 18, 2021. He was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Lester and Kathleen (Chester) McNickle. Tom formerly worked for the Town of Windham Highway Department for 19 years. He is survived by his wife, Viola; sisters, Barbara Levesque and Patricia LaFlamme; his son, David McNickle; and...
George W. Johnson, Jr.
Nov 17, 2021
George Johnson, Jr. Obituary George W. Johnson, Jr., 72, lifelong resident of Coventry, CT passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2021. The son of the late George W. and Margaret (Coleman) Johnson, Sr. George enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing. George served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the State of CT as a DOT inspector. In retirement, he loved...
Paula Kathleen (Lucey) Flaherty
Nov 12, 2021
Paula Flaherty Obituary Paula K. Flaherty, 55, passed away at home on Friday, November 12, 2021 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 17, 1966 in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late Robert and Lorraine (Dutil) Lucey. Paula worked as a housekeeper and dietary aide at St. Joseph Living Center for many years. ...
Dorothy G. (Gerich) Meek
Nov 7, 2021
Dorothy Meek Obituary Dorothy Meek, 90, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2021, at Vernon Manor, Vernon, CT. She was born May 7, 1931, in Manchester, CT, daughter of the late Olin and Minnie Gerich. On June 18, 1949, she married Robert Meek, who died on February 4, 2015. Dottie is survived by her children, Robert Thomas Meek, and his...
Roberta K. Smith
Nov 7, 2021
Roberta Smith Obituary Roberta K. Smith, only child of Leroy Irving Smith and Esther Barrows Smith, life-long resident of Mansfield’s Spring Hill Historic District, died after a short illness on Nov. 7, 2021 in the 101st year of her age. She was delivered by her great uncle on Valentine’s Day in 1921 in Windham’s Clark Hospital, which is now the...
Ralph "Skip" C. Becker, Jr.
Nov 4, 2021
Ralph "Skip" Becker, Jr. Obituary Ralph “Skip” C. Becker, Jr., 74, of Storrs, CT passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. He was born in Clifton Springs, NY, the son of the late Ralph C. and Celia (Jurkovics) Becker, Sr. Ralph served in the U.S. Army, he served three tours in Vietnam. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and camping. Skip retired...
Julie A. (Sypher) Lafontaine
Nov 2, 2021
Julie LaFontaine Obituary Julie (Sypher) LaFontaine, at 73 years of age, passed away peacefully in the company of her loved ones on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Living Center after a brief, yet courageous, battle with Leukemia. She is predeceased by her mother and father, Steffie and Harold Sypher; her brother, George Sypher; and her husband, Rene LaFontaine. ...
James C. Wolford
Nov 1, 2021
James Wolford Obituary James C. Wolford, 76, of Willimantic, CT passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born in Oneco, CT to the late Clarence and Mildred (Moffitt) Wolford. James enjoyed landscaping and he was a member of the American Legion in Willimantic. He is survived by his sister, MaryLou Rood; and brother, Donald Wolford. James was predeceased...
Jules A. Bessette
Oct 31, 2021
Jules Bessette Obituary Jules A. Bessette, 93, of Enfield, CT, husband of the late Noella (Lamothe) Bessette, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born in Quebec, Canada to the late Arthur and Claudia Bessette. Jules immigrated from Canada to St. Albans, VT to New London, CT in 1951. In 1974, they moved to Lebanon, CT. He was...
