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Thomas Adam Kowalski

Thomas Adam Kowalski

Feb 12, 2022

Thomas Kowalski Obituary Thomas Adam Kowalski, 79, of Columbia, CT, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at The Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  He was born November 14, 1942 in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Adam W. and Mildred (Bednar) Kowalski. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Columbia, a graduate from Windham High School in...

Olga J. (Paredes) Fernandez

Olga J. (Paredes) Fernandez

Feb 11, 2022

Olga Fernandez Obituary Olga J. Fernandez, 89, of Willimantic, suddenly passed away at Windham Hospital on Friday, February 11, 2022 with her loving family at her side.  She was born in 1932 in Arequipa, Peru.  Olga married Hector Fernandez and together with their four children ventured to the United States in search of a better life. They settled in Willimantic...

John "Jack" Jacob Jason

John "Jack" Jacob Jason

Feb 11, 2022

John "Jack" Jason Obituary John Jacob Jason “Jack”, 86, of Canterbury, precious husband of Charlotte “Char Lee” Jason passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 with Char Lee by his side.  He was born March 22, 1935 in Middletown, CT, son of Jacob Jasion and Josephine Moncada Jasion.  He attended Middletown High and later Hillyer College.  Jack served in the Army...

Nancy Ann (Harrington) Kelly

Nancy Ann (Harrington) Kelly

Feb 10, 2022

Nancy Kelly Obituary Nancy (Harrington) Kelly, 67, of Willimantic passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at home.  She was born on December 20, 1954 to Patrick G. and the late Madeleine (Maggie) Harrington.  She attended St. Joseph School, was a 1972 graduate of Windham High School, and also attended Eastern Connecticut State University.  For a number of years she...

Elaine (Zapor) Kane

Elaine (Zapor) Kane

Feb 9, 2022

Elaine Kane Obituary Elaine (Zapor) Kane, 69, of Coventry, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Hartford Hospital after a long journey with bladder cancer. She was born in Hartford on November 12, 1952 to Florence and William Zapor. Elaine was raised in Newington where she graduated from Newington High in 1971. Shortly after high school Elaine started...

Myrna "Minin" Esther Rodriguez

Myrna "Minin" Esther Rodriguez

Feb 8, 2022

Myrna "Minin" Rodriguez Obituary Myrna “Minin” Rodriguez was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who received her promotion to glory on February 8, 2022, at the age of 78 when she went to sleep and woke up to the face of God. She was born to Telesfora Velez and Antonio Colon on July 3, 1943 in Anasco, Puerto Rico. ...

Pierrette A. (Major) Bryant

Pierrette A. (Major) Bryant

Feb 8, 2022

Pierrette Bryant Obituary Pierrette A. Bryant, 73, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on February 8, 2022. She was born in Newport, VT, the daughter of the late Norman E. and Marie R. (Boutin) Major. She is survived by her children, Tim Bryant, Lisa Smith, and Daniel Bryant; grandchildren, Tyler, Tom, Ian, Jackson, Kohl, and Kyah; and her sister, Suzanne...

Doris E. (Rickbeil) Palmer

Doris E. (Rickbeil) Palmer

Feb 8, 2022

Doris Palmer Obituary Doris Elizabeth Palmer of Storrs, CT, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022, at 99 years of age, far longer than she expected and far shorter than her family and friends would have preferred. Doris was born on a family farm outside Cavalier, North Dakota, on August 7, 1922 (“Just two years after women got the right...

Bailey J. Gowin

Bailey J. Gowin

Feb 7, 2022

Bailey Gowin Obituary Bailey J. Gowin, 26, of Columbia, CT tragically passed away on the evening of February 7, 2022. He was born on November 9th, 1995 in Willimantic, CT, the son of Frederick C. Gowin and Shauna L. (MacArthur) Gowin. Bailey was a life-long Columbia resident and loved his small town community. He graduated from Horace W. Porter in...

Nancy E. (Burke) Clark

Nancy E. (Burke) Clark

Feb 7, 2022

Nancy Clark Obituary Nancy Burke Clark, 73, of Storrs, CT passed away on February 7, 2022. She graduated from South Windsor High School in 1966, and worked as a secretary at The Aetna. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Clark, her parents, Edward and Julia Burke, and her brother, Tom Burke. She leaves to mourn her passing, her...

Scott Fluet

Scott Fluet

Feb 7, 2022

Scott Fluet Obituary Scott Fluet, 64, of Columbia, CT, beloved husband and father to Christine (Hellstrom) Fluet, son Alex and daughter Geneva, passed away on February 7, 2022. He was born in Manchester, CT to Shirley (Bragdon) and the late Norman Fluet. Scott was Scout Master to Columbia Boy Scout Troop 162 for a number of years.  As a Project...

Benjamin R. Morales

Benjamin R. Morales

Feb 7, 2022

Benjamin Morales Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Benjamin R. Morales. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Benjamin R. Morales, please visit our floral store. Read More

Joseph F. Walsh

Joseph F. Walsh

Feb 7, 2022

Joseph Walsh Obituary Joseph F. Walsh, 63, of Willington, CT passed away on February 7, 2022. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late George and Joan (Smith) Walsh, Sr.. Joe was married to his childhood sweetheart for 44 years who he adored dearly. He worked very hard to build a beautiful life and home for his...

Guy Reynolds

Guy Reynolds

Feb 7, 2022

Guy Reynolds Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Guy Reynolds. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Guy Reynolds, please visit our floral store. Read More

Peggy R. (Lonergan) Hynes

Peggy R. (Lonergan) Hynes

Feb 6, 2022

Peggy Hynes Obituary Peggy R. Hynes, 75, of Mansfield, CT passed away on February 6, 2022. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of the late William and Jean (Brooks) Lonergan, Jr. Peggy is survived by her husband of 25 years, Joseph Hynes; children, Sandy, Lisa, and Sharon; 8 grandchildren; her great grandchildren; brothers, John, Patrick, and Robert Lonergan;...

Terri L. Rollin

Terri L. Rollin

Feb 6, 2022

Terri Rollin Obituary Terri Rollin, 65, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on February 6, 2022. She grew up in Storrs, CT, the daughter of the late A. Robert and Marian B. Rollin. For many years Terri worked for Meals on Wheels. She loved her dog and enjoyed reading mysteries and annual trips to The Big E and the shore....

Karl M. Hanka

Karl M. Hanka

Feb 4, 2022

Karl Hanka Obituary Following a short illness, our father/grandfather, Karl M.Hanka,75, beloved husband of the late June Baker, passed away on February 4, 2022. Born December 14, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN, he was the eldest son of Elizabeth (Walsh) and Arnold Hanka. Karl grew up in Mansfield, attending local schools and graduating from E.O.Smith high school in 1965. Following graduation...

Dionisio "Johnny" Ortiz Pacheco

Dionisio "Johnny" Ortiz Pacheco

Feb 3, 2022

Dionisio "Johnny" Ortiz Pacheco Obituary Dionisio “Johnny” Ortiz Pacheco, 71, of Willimantic, CT passed away on February 3, 2022. He was born in Juana Diaz, PR, son of the late Santo Pacheco and Anicasia Ortiz. Johnny enjoyed playing golf and watching the NY Yankees his ultimate favorite baseball team. He was considered the best cook in Willimantic by his friends...

Eileen Joyce And Carl "Eddie", Iii Balkus

Eileen Joyce And Carl "Eddie", Iii Balkus

Feb 3, 2022

Eileen Joyce and Carl "Eddie", III Balkus Obituary On February 3, 2022, Eileen Joyce Balkus, 54, and Carl Edward Balkus, III, 52, went to the loving arms of the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Eileen and Eddie were the daughter and son of Carl E. Balkus, Jr., of California and Diedra G. Gosline, of Ashford, CT. Eddie worked...

Philip H. Carter

Philip H. Carter

Feb 2, 2022

Philip Carter Obituary Philip H. “Philly” Carter, 71, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully in the home he built, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on May 28, 1950 in Hartford, CT to the late Bertha and Harry Carter of Columbia, CT (formerly of Manchester CT). He is survived by Karen, his loving and devoted...

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