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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...

Eunice Beverly (Flodin) Potter

Eunice Beverly (Flodin) Potter

Feb 2, 2022

Eunice Potter Obituary On February 2, 2022 Eunice Beverly (Flodin) Potter, 89, of Windhan, CT was peacefully welcomed into her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ's loving arms. Eunice was born in Rhode Island on April 9, 1932 to Rodman and Emma (Nelson) Flodin.  She was a graduate of UCONN and went on to intern at Mass General in Boston where...

Shirley M. (Fritz) Boisvert

Shirley M. (Fritz) Boisvert

Feb 1, 2022

Shirley Boisvert Obituary Shirley M. (Fritz) Boisvert, 90, of Lebanon, CT, wife of the late Raymond Boisvert passed away on February 1, 2022. She was born in Medford, MA, the daughter of the late Theodore C. and Catherine M. (Stenzel) Fritz, Sr. Shirley enjoyed knitting. She made Christmas stockings and sweaters for her children and grandchildren. She also made several...

Stefanos Provistalis

Stefanos Provistalis

Feb 1, 2022

Stefanos Provistalis Obituary Stefanos Provistalis, 71 of Willimantic, CT passed away on February 1, 2022. He was born in Iliokomi Serron, Greece, to the late Christos and Aspasia Provistalis. He spent his early years in Vitasta, Greece, and later moved to Thessaloniki and eventually to Athens. Stefanos graduated high school and then went to a trade school to become an...

William Joseph Rosa

William Joseph Rosa

Jan 31, 2022

William Rosa Obituary William “Bill” Joseph Rosa, 63, of Andover, died peacefully in his sleep January 31, 2022.  He was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph and Ann Rosa. Bill was an avid reader, coin collector enthusiast, hiker and lover of the woods.  He has a smile that would light up a room, a strong faith,...

John Marshall Green

John Marshall Green

Jan 31, 2022

John Green Obituary John Marshall Green, 73, of Ashford, CT passed away on January 31, 2022 at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham. He was born April 30, 1948 in Willimantic, CT to the late Marshall and Ellen Green and grew up in Columbia, CT. John attended high school in Windham. He was drafted by the U. S. Army in...

Kathleen M. (Evashowsky) Donner

Kathleen M. (Evashowsky) Donner

Jan 27, 2022

Kathleen Donner Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Kathleen M. (Evashowsky) Donner. 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 Kathleen M. (Evashowsky) Donner, please visit our floral store. Read More

Matthew C. Leister

Matthew C. Leister

Jan 27, 2022

Matthew Leister Obituary Matthew C. Leister, 38, of Willimantic, CT passed away on January 27, 2022. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to Tina (Leister) Griffith. Matthew was one of God’s Specials Angels. Everyone who met him was blessed. He had a way of touching the lives of everyone he met very quickly. His smile and beautiful blue eyes drew...

Carmen Lidia Quintana

Carmen Lidia Quintana

Jan 27, 2022

Carmen Quintana Obituary Carmen Lidia Quintana Alvarez, 75, passed away on January 27, 2022, at her home in Willimantic. She was born on July 23, 1946, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. Lidia, is survived by her husband Juan Quintana of 58 years, and her children: Nelivel Quintana, Juan Quintana Jr, daughter-in-law Osiris Quintana; grandchildren: Jacqueline Velez, Antonio Velez Jr., Nathaniel...

Dean T. Toepfer

Dean T. Toepfer

Jan 25, 2022

Dean Toepfer Obituary Dean Thomas Toepfer, 84, of Columbia, CT, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022.  He was born in Ware, MA, to the late Herman and Rose (Nutter) Toepfer and grew up in West Warren, MA. Dean was a graduate of Warren High School and American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA.  He completed his M.Ed. at the...

Samuel K. Martin

Samuel K. Martin

Jan 25, 2022

Samuel Martin Obituary Samuel K. “Ken” Martin, 87, of Middletown, CT passed away on January 25, 2022. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ, the last surviving child of the late Samuel B. and Audrey L. (Demarest) Martin. Ken was a Design Specialist at Elizabethtown Gas Company for 18 years, then Sales Engineer at Control Associates for 18 years before retiring...

Mark Joseph Falco

Mark Joseph Falco

Jan 25, 2022

Mark Falco Obituary Mark J. Falco, 73, of Willimantic, CT passed away on January 25, 2022. Born on August 27, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT, Mark was the son of the late Louis and Nellie (Makowski) Falco. He grew up in Middletown, CT and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1966. Mark studied History at the University of Connecticut, where...

Virginia "Ginny" (Thompson) Shepardson

Virginia "Ginny" (Thompson) Shepardson

Jan 23, 2022

Virginia "Ginny" Shepardson Obituary Virginia “Ginny” Jean (Thompson) Shepardson of Storrs, CT passed away on January 23, 2022, with her daughters and beloved caregiver, Cheryl Carasone, at her side. Ginny was a fighter from the very beginning until she took her last breath. She was born April 16, 1931, in Johnson, VT to Madge and Glenn Thompson. Besides her parents,...

Bruce James Doubleday

Bruce James Doubleday

Jan 21, 2022

Bruce Doubleday Obituary Bruce James Doubleday, 54, of Mansfield, CT passed away on January 21, 2022. He was born in Willimantic on July 17,1967 to Joyce (Brodeur) Doubleday and the late Lloyd Doubleday. Bruce worked for HHS Mechanical Contractors as a F2 Journey-Person for 16 years installing fire protection systems. He also worked for Tri-County Memorials for 3 years. He...

Susan Boker

Susan Boker

Jan 21, 2022

Susan Boker Obituary Susan Ann Boker reunited with her heavenly family on January 21, 2022. She was born to Marilyn and Donald Boker at Windham Hospital on November 28, 1962. She graduated from Windham High School and attended Quinebaug Community College where she received her Associates Degree. She lived her life in Willimantic where she developed a close-knit group of...

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