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Edith Louise Breault

Edith Louise Breault

Dec 8, 2025

Edith Louise Breault

May 17, 1929 - December 8, 2025

It is with deepest sadness we announce the passing of our mother Edith Louise Breault, 96, on December 8, 2025. Edith was born on May 17, 1929 in Franklin CT. She was the beloved daughter of Ernest Chamberlain and Annie Wynne.

Throughout her long and meaningful life, she was known for her warm,...

Julio Vazquez

Julio Vazquez

Dec 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Julio Vazquez, of Chaplin CT, who passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2025, at the age of 83 years. He was born in Rural Barrio Guadiana, Naranjito Puerto Rico on July 4th, 1942. He was son to Eladio Vazquez Cabrera and Gregoria Rivera Vazquez, grandson of...

Jacqueline Marie Kittle

Jacqueline Marie Kittle

Dec 2, 2025

Jacqueline Kittle, aka Jackie, age 82 of Willimantic, CT died on December 2,2025.Born in Norwich in 1943 to Herb and Jackie Hamill. She made and sold miniatures and pennywood dolls, was a Girl Scout Troop leader, taught Arts & Crafts at Camp Asto Wamah, Board Member for WAIM, an active member of Columbia Congregational Church and was a rural mail...

Robert Darr King, Sr.

Robert Darr King, Sr.

Dec 1, 2025

Robert Darr King Sr., 81, of Windham, CT, beloved husband of Lorraine Mary (Gray) King for 47 wonderful years of marriage, passed away peacefully at home, in the loving arms of his wife, on December 1, 2025.

He was born January 23, 1944 in Dover, NH to the late Harry and Velma (Brennan) King. He attended and graduated Rockville High School...

John "Jack" A. Hopkins

John "Jack" A. Hopkins

Nov 29, 2025

John “Jack” Adams Hopkins, 93, of Hebron, CT, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the Mansfield Center Nursing & Rehabilitation facility. He was the beloved husband of Judy Towers Hopkins. He grew up in Barrington, RI, the son of Charles and Ora Adams Hopkins.

Jack graduated from St. George’s School and went on to Brown University, where he graduated...

Alan Clinton Cady

Alan Clinton Cady

Nov 29, 2025

Alan C. Cady, 77, of Lebanon, CT passed away on Saturday, November 29,2025. Alan was predeceased by his parents, Clinton and May (Fay) Cady and his brother, Ronald Cady.

Alan also leaves behind a nephew Scott Cady, niece Catherine Cady, cousins and his life partner, Claire C. Pare.

Alan was a graduate of The University of Hartford Graduating with a Master's Degree...

Thomas Edward Weston

Thomas Edward Weston

Nov 27, 2025

Thomas Edward Weston (January 15, 1957 – November 27, 2025) of Coventry, CT and Crystal River, FL

Tom lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed in September 2024 while in Budapest, Hungary. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, JanMarie Blinn Weston, sons Matthew and Gregory, daughter-in-law Emily, brother Barry, sisters Karen Gazzillo, Sue Smith, Terry Roach,...

Mark Allen Light Sr.

Mark Allen Light Sr.

Nov 23, 2025

Mark Allen Light Sr., 72, of Windham Center, CT, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born and raised in Windham Center, CT, Mark devoted his life to his family, his community, and especially to the Windham Center Fire Department, where he proudly served for 55 years. His dedication, leadership, and service left an enduring mark on the community...

Suzanne Ricard

Suzanne Ricard

Nov 23, 2025

Suzanne (Starkel) Ricard, 84, of Coventry, CT, passed away on November 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Suzanne was a lifetime resident of Coventry.

 In her youth she was a member of Coventry’s waterski team and in 1960, she was honored as Miss Firewoman of Eastern Connecticut. Suzanne’s life was marked by creativity and devotion.

She was a master craftsperson, and her...

Felix Estremera, Sr.

Felix Estremera, Sr.

Nov 23, 2025

Felix Estremera Sr., 90, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, passed away on November 23, 2025.

Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Felix later moved to Brooklyn, New York to pursue a professional boxing career. After retiring from the ring, he dedicated himself to craftsmanship, becoming a skilled finish carpenter and eventually opening his own furniture shop in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Felix loved exploring the...

Barbara Ellson Lacey

Barbara Ellson Lacey

Nov 21, 2025

Barbara Ellson Lacey was born on December 11, 1937 in the Bronx, New York. A gifted artist, initially with painting, and later in life with quilting, she attended the prestigious High School of Music and Art in Manhattan, New York. She completed undergraduate work with honors in history at Smith College, a master’s degree at the University of Connecticut, and...

Lyle Albert Bentley

Lyle Albert Bentley

Nov 20, 2025

Lyle Albert Bentely, 88, of North Windham, passed peacefully on the evening of November 20, 2025 surrounded by family.

He was born January 10,1937 in Colchester, VT, the son of the late Byron and Ione (Wood) Bentley. He grew up in Jericho, VT on a dairy farm with his brother and sisters. The stories of his childhood will continue on with...

Guiyun Wei

Guiyun Wei

Nov 20, 2025

Guiyun Wei, 92, of Storrs Mansfield, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025.

She was born in China, where she married and raised two children. More than 30 years ago, she moved to the United States to be close to her daughter and son.

Guiyun loved sewing, gardening, and cooking. She was known for her humor, kindness, and positive spirit. She brought...

Loris R. Masterton

Loris R. Masterton

Nov 19, 2025

Loris Ruth Masterton (maiden name Matthys), a longtime resident of Storrs, passed away on November 19th, 2025, at 102 years of age. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 20th, 1923, and grew up there. She graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana, where met and married William Lewis Masterton (Bill) in 1953. They moved to Storrs in...

Rafael Frutos

Rafael Frutos

Nov 19, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Rafael Frutos Jr., 29, of Willimantic, Connecticut, who entered eternal rest on November 19, 2025.

Con profundo amor y tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Rafael Frutos Jr., de 29 años, de Willimantic, Connecticut, quien entró en su descanso eterno el 19 de noviembre de 2025.

Rafael was a gentle soul whose smile...

Milo Carl Smith

Milo Carl Smith

Nov 18, 2025

Milo C. Smith, 92, of Willimantic, CT, passed away Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 29, 1933, son of Leon and Katherine Smith.

Milo has been a devoted husband to Doris Legere Smith for 72 years. He is predeceased by his daughter, Joyce Smith Crepeau and multiple siblings whom he loved and cared for.

Milo...

Marjorie S. Brown

Marjorie S. Brown

Nov 16, 2025

Marjorie Sickles Brown passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 95. Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a pillar of faith and dedication in her community.

Marjorie is survived by her husband Lynn R. Brown, her four children David (Jodie) Brown, Barbara (John) Geske, Lynda (Craig) Lee and Anne (Chris) Good, eight grandchildren, Stephen (Julie)...

Mary Lou Wadsworth

Mary Lou Wadsworth

Nov 14, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Mary Lou (Healy) Wadsworth. She passed unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on Friday November 14, 2025. Mary Lou was born in Willimantic, CT to the late John F. Healy and Helen (Bellevance) Healy. 

She attended St. Joseph's School, Windham High School and Bryant College. She worked at Capitol Garage in...

John J. Sowa

John J. Sowa

Nov 14, 2025

We sadly announce the passing of Retired TSgt John J. Sowa age 78 of Coventry, CT. John was born on February 15th, 1947, in Torrington, CT to the late Sigmund and Eugenia Sowa (Rzeczkowski).

John served as a Marine for three years and fought for one tour in the Vietnam War. After being a civilian for a short time, John enlisted...

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