Mirza A. Cerda
Aug 16, 2021
Mirza Cerda Obituary Mirza A. Cerda, 63, of Willimantic, CT passed away on August 16, 2021. She was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Jorge and Paula (Cosme) Morales. Mirza absolutely loved cooking; she was an avid NY Yankees fan, and she loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren unconditionally. She is survived by her children, Jose,...
Joseph A. Labrecque
Aug 14, 2021
Joseph Labrecque Obituary Joseph A. Labrecque, 90, of Coventry, CT passed away on August 14, 2021, peacefully with his wife of 67 years, Pat, by his side. He was born in Fall River, MA, on April 20, 1931 to Amedee and Leda (Changon) Labrecque. He spent his childhood years living in the Fall River area along with his brothers Edmond,...
Robert A. Coombs
Aug 14, 2021
Robert Coombs Obituary Robert “Bob” A. Coombs, 85, of Columbia, CT passed away on August 15, 2021. He was born in Norwich, CT, the son of the late Harvey and Dorothy (Harrington) Coombs. Bob was an automotive mechanic at Collins garage for about 40 years. He loved cars and enjoyed watching NASCAR on Sunday afternoons. He was a gentle soul...
Michael Robert Vignone
Aug 9, 2021
Michael Vignone Obituary Just three weeks following the passing of his oldest son, Michael Paul Vignone, Michael Robert “Pops” Vignone, 86, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Harrington Court in Colchester following a long battle with cancer. He was born April 7, 1935, to the late Pasquali and Antoinette (Castelluccio) Vignone. Pops and his 10 siblings enjoyed a...
William Edwin Philbrick
Aug 8, 2021
William Philbrick Obituary William Edwin Philbrick, 92, of Chaplin died August 8, 2021, at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, March 2, 1929. Bill graduated from Northeastern University in 1957 and continued to support the University the rest of his life. He retired from Brand-Rex as Vice-President of MIS after 32 years of service. He served his...
Hector Manuel Deynes Nieves
Aug 6, 2021
Hector Deynes Nieves Obituary On Friday August 6, 2021 our beloved Hector Manuel Deynes Nieves passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 14, 1949 in Moca, Puerto Rico where he lived most of his life before moving to New York in the 70's where worked as a taxi driver. He then moved to...
Clayton J. Atwood
Aug 5, 2021
Clayton Atwood Obituary Clayton J. Atwood, 80, of Chaplin, husband of Barbara (Tardie) Atwood, died peacefully Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Clayton T. and Winifred (Greene) Atwood. Clayton was a graduate of Windham High School. After High School, he joined the United States Marine Corp. Clayton was...
Marion E. (Ducat) Upton
Aug 3, 2021
Marion Upton Obituary Marion E. Upton, 89, formerly of Mansfield, CT passed away on August 3, 2021. She was born in Plainfield, CT to William and Emma (Burgess) Ducat. Marion enjoyed sewing and playing bingo. She was a member of the St. Philip Apostle Church in Ashford, CT. Marion was a member of St. Philip’s Women’s Auxiliary Guild and was...
Priscilla "Pat" M. Korner
Jul 31, 2021
Priscilla "Pat" Korner Obituary Priscilla “Pat” Korner, 85, of East Hartford, CT passed away on July 31, 2021. Born in Willimantic, CT on March 24, 1936 to Fred and Florence (Brown) Korner. Pat grew up in Coventry, CT and lived in California, Old Saybrook, and East Hartford. She worked for Pratt & Whitney and International Aero Engines, retiring after 42...
Peter J. Mcdevitt, Jr.
Jul 31, 2021
Peter McDevitt, Jr. Obituary Peter Joseph McDevitt, Jr. 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 31, 2021. He was born in Mount Kisco, New York on February 3, 1933. Peter was predeceased by his parents Peter Joseph McDevitt, Sr. and Beatrice (Doherty) McDevitt, and his oldest daughter Mariaelana McDevitt. Peter’s parents, Irish immigrants, sent Peter back to Donegal, Ireland to...
Janice H. (Gray) Bunce
Jul 29, 2021
Janice Bunce Obituary Janice H. (Gray) Bunce, 77, of Storrs, CT was born in Jonesport, Maine on December 10, 1943 and passed away on July 29, 2021. Janice was an amazing woman who is loved and will always be cherished. Our Mom, or Nana as she liked to be called by her grandkids, loved nothing more than a hot sunny...
John L. Roberts
Jul 29, 2021
John Roberts Obituary John L. Roberts, 72, of Windham, CT passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021 with his beloved honey, Dee by his side. He was born on November 19, 1948 in Willimantic, CT to the late Omer and Lillian (Sellars) Roberts. John proudly served his country as a Sergeant with the US Air Force 553rd Reconnaissance Wing Batcats...
Paul C. Green
Jul 28, 2021
Paul Green Obituary Paul C. Green, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born in Hartford, CT to Clarence and Ethel (Schwartz) Green on June 18, 1935. Paul served in the Army National Guard from 1954-1956, with an honorable discharge. He was a carpenter by trade, being involved in many construction projects throughout Connecticut. Paul coached...
Cheryl A. (Roach) Mullin
Jul 23, 2021
Cheryl Mullin Obituary Cheryl Ann Mullin, 74, of Woodstock Valley went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was born September 7, 1946 in Albany, New York to the late Jacob and Anna (Finley) Roach. She leaves behind her husband, Jack, of nearly 54 years, son Jeffery,his wife Melissa and their daughter, Emma of Gorham, Me., ...
Jan Norbert Mooney
Jul 21, 2021
Jan Mooney Obituary Jan Norbert Mooney, beloved husband of Gloria (Kawecki) Mooney, left us quietly at Hartford Hospital, on July 21, 2021, after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was born in Littleton, NH to Everett and Yvonne Mooney, on June 10, 1947. He attended St. Rose of Lima school and Littleton High School. After attending Plymouth State...
Dorothea A. (Keaveney) Mercier
Jul 20, 2021
Dorothea Mercier Obituary Dorothea Anne (Keaveney) Mercier, 90, of Storrs, CT died on July 20, 2021. Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories. Born October 15, 1930, she was the fourth of seven children of Martin and Catherine Josephine (Rogers) Keaveney. She was raised and educated in Waltham, MA. Over her father’s objections, she...
John L. Mitchell
Jul 18, 2021
John Mitchell Obituary John L. Mitchell, 64, of Willimantic, CT passed away on July 18, 2021. He was a life-long resident of Willimantic born to John and Edna (Vertefeuille) Mitchell. John loved being outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen (Saucier) Mitchell; son John Mitchell and his significant other Sheri Buffington; brothers Dana...
Helen T. (Thompson) Card
Jul 18, 2021
Helen Card Obituary Helen T. Card, 94, of South Windham, CT passed away on July 18, 2021. Helen was employed by the American Thread Company in Willimantic, CT and then she worked as the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the UConn School of Allied Health until she retired. Helen was a life-long member of the First Congregational Church of...
Michael Paul Vignone
Jul 18, 2021
Michael Vignone Obituary Michael Paul Vignone, 57, of Willimantic, CT, passed away on July 18, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1963 in Hartford, CT, the son of Michael Vignone and Anne (Rago) Monroe. Michael worked at P&J Sprinkler Company/Impact Fire for his 40-year professional career as a sprinkler fitter and backflow technician. There aren’t many...
Barbara M. (Mcbride) Kolb
Jul 15, 2021
Barbara Kolb Obituary Barbara M. Kolb, 71, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on July 15, 2021. She was born in Manchester, CT to Robert and Adele (Chemerka) McBride. Barbara received an associate degree from Manchester Community College in 1969 and later received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Eastern Connecticut State University. She retired from UConn. Barbara and her...
