Harry R. Tucker
Dec 28, 2021
Harry R. Tucker Obituary Harry Russell Tucker “Pepe”, 81, of North Windham passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2021. He was born October 1, 1940 in Milbridge, Maine son of the late Russell and Daffa (Smith) Tucker. As a young man he grew up in Milbridge where he loved to play basketball and earn his money digging clams...
Michael Phillip Bakken
Dec 28, 2021
Michael Bakken Obituary Michael Phillip Bakken, 38, of Middletown, CT was born on June 22, 1983. Mike moved through the world with wit, compassion, and love for his family and friends. He passed away from a heart attack on December 28, 2021. Mike grew up in Chaplin with the love of his father and grandparents. He graduated from Parish Hill...
Deborah Marie (Mcquade) Kolar
Dec 27, 2021
Deborah Kolar Obituary Deborah Marie (McQuade) Kolar, 67, of Lebanon, CT passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021 at Windham Hospital Hospice Care. She was born on January 1, 1954, the daughter of the late Frank and Carol (Pinnette) McQuade. Debbie was a girl scout leader for more than 25 years; her greatest joy and became a lifetime member. Deborah...
Peter R. Marshall
Dec 26, 2021
Peter Marshall Obituary Peter R. Marshall, 56, of Andover, CT, passed away on December 26th, 2021 at home, wrapped in the intense love of his family. Peter attended Windham High School, University of Rhode Island and WPI. He worked as an Engineer at Parsons in Charlotte, and Brinjac Kambic in Harrisburg before changing careers and joining Conning, an investment portfolio...
Jean "Fran" Dupuis
Dec 24, 2021
Jean Dupuis Obituary Jean “Fran” Dupuis, 78, of Norwich, CT passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Backus Hospital. He was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late William T. and Mary Blanche (Fournier) Dupuis. Jean was very involved with the Moose Lodge #950, in Bozrah. He was always volunteering to help them with whatever he could...
Scott Mcclure
Dec 23, 2021
Scott McClure Obituary Scott Gerard McClure, 59, of North Windham, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Scott was loved and respected by all who knew him. He always had a kind word to say. Scott struggled with medical issues but overcame his addictions to better his life. He was a graduate of...
Louise Jeanette Kellough
Dec 23, 2021
Louise Kellough Obituary Louise Jeanette (Lamb) Kellough 94, a resident of Willimantic, died while vacationing in California after a short illness on December 23, 2021. Louise was born July 25, 1927 in Evansville, Indiana, daughter of Louis and Edwina Lamb. A depression era baby, she grew up on a farm where she told stories of her family leaving food for...
Louise Ratcliffe
Dec 23, 2021
Louise Ratcliffe Obituary Louise (Potz) Ratcliffe (May 23, 1944 - December 23, 2021) Louise Ratcliffe passed away peacefully on December 23rd. She was 77. Louise was predeceased by her parents David F. & Marion Potz, and her brother David Potz Jr., of Willington. She is survived by her loving sister and friend Nancy (Potz) Smith of Willington. She is also...
Joan F. (Farrell) Gilbransen
Dec 23, 2021
Joan Gilbransen Obituary Joan Gilbransen, nee Farrell, died peacefully on December 23, 2021. Born in 1939, Joan was a life long resident of Willimantic, CT. She is survived by her husband, George Gilbransen; son Christopher Gilbransen and his son John; daughter Karen Gilbransen; niece Pamela Adams and her children, Rachel and Tyler. She is also survived by many nieces and...
Richard Sherwood
Dec 22, 2021
Richard Sherwood Obituary Richard E. Sherwood, 79, of Columbia CT, died on December 22, 2021 at Windham Hospital, from effects of COVID-19. Sherwood, as he preferred to be called, or Dick-a-Bird, as the family liked to call him, developed many passions throughout his life. He spent decades digging in his pond, puttering in his garage or with his machines and...
Jennie C. (Cuoghi) Boomer
Dec 22, 2021
Jennie Boomer Obituary Jennie C. (Cuoghi) Boomer, 98, of Chaplin, wife of the late Eugene Boomer, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Windham, CT, the daughter of the late Filiberto and Regina (Zaghi) Cuoghi. Jennie lived in Chaplin for 75 years. She was married to her husband Eugene...
Rhonda (Moran) Gauthier
Dec 21, 2021
Rhonda Gauthier Obituary Rhonda Gauthier, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2021. Rhonda was born on September 21, 1963, in Fitchburg, MA, the daughter of Roger Moran and Florence Jean Moran. Rhonda attended schools in East Hartford, CT before relocating to Willimantic, CT. Rhonda was known for her love of playing cards with friends and...
Mary W. (O'Flaherty) Murphy
Dec 21, 2021
Mary Murphy Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Mary W. Murphy (of Coventry, CT) announces her passing at the age of 94. Mary, along with her late husband Thomas, are survived by five children, 9 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. A loving mother, she will be fondly remembered always by her family. A memorial service will...
Angela M. (Strano) Hence
Dec 21, 2021
Angela Hence Obituary Angela M. Hence, 82, of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away on December 21, 2021. She was born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Salvatore Strano and Mildred (Arnson) Safin. Angela worked as an aide for the Mansfield Training School until they closed. After they closed, she worked as a private aide. She volunteered at the...
Maria Mateo
Dec 20, 2021
Maria Mateo Obituary Maria Mateo, 65, of Willimantic, CT passed away on December 20, 2021. She was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Pedro Mateo and Yolanda Santiago. Maria had unconditional love for everyone she met. She was a feisty and strong woman. Her children and grandchildren were her everything. Maria loved to cook and...
Andrea Theresa (Smith) Moran
Dec 19, 2021
Andrea Moran Obituary Andrea T. Moran, of Columbia, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday December 19, 2021. She was born on June 16, 1943, the daughter of Bernice Smith-Hewes and the late Royden F. Smith, Jr. Andrea was a social worker and assessment manager at Natchaug Hospital in Mansfield. She leaves her beloved husband John W....
David G. Yantin
Dec 18, 2021
David Yantin Obituary David G. Yantin, 52, of Willimantic, CT passed away on December 18, 2021 born in Willimantic, the son of Diane Yantin and the late Pedro Yantin. David was a caring father, partner and provider. He dedicated many years of his life working at Windham Hospital and was very known in his community. In his free time David...
Davis Walter Burton
Dec 17, 2021
Davis Burton Obituary Davis W. Burton, 79, of Thompson, CT, formerly of Chaplin, CT passed away on December 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Putnam on February 25,1942 to the late Walter Burton and Hazel (Davis). He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Chris Burton; sons, Jeff and his wife, Jill of Chaplin, CT,...
Yohara Pagan
Dec 15, 2021
Yohara Pagan Obituary Yohara Pagan, 46, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 15th, 2021. Yohara was born on June 19th, 1975 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to Luz Maria Figueroa and Francisco Pagan. She was the second of four children and the youngest daughter. Born deaf and mute, Yohara met many challenges early on in life but showed...
George Eugene Shippey
Dec 12, 2021
George Shippey Obituary George Eugene Shippey, 85, of Somers, CT and formerly of Stockbridge, MA, passed away on December 12, 2021. He was born in Pittsfield, MA, the son of the late Norman and Ruth (Bradway) Shippey. George attended Lenox School, Lenox MA - 1953, Babson College - 1958, and Western New England College for MBA. He was a Pharmaceutical...
