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Jane H. (Jones) Mcevily

Jane H. (Jones) Mcevily

Jan 27, 2021

Jane McEvily Obituary Jane H. McEvily, 89, of Mansfield Center, CT, passed away on January 27, 2021. She is predeceased by her husband, Arthur J. McEvily, Jr. She is survived by her sons, William McEvily, of Mansfield Center, CT, and his two children, Geoffrey and Allysha; Terence McEvily, and his wife, April, of Waterford, CT, and their two sons, Keith...

Harriet J. (Mcdaniels) Ackley

Harriet J. (Mcdaniels) Ackley

Jan 26, 2021

Harriet Ackley Obituary Harriet J. (McDaniels) Ackley, 84, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021. She was born July 12, 1936 at Windham Hospital to Allyn and Helen (Petrovics) McDaniels and was raised in Ashford, CT. She married Donald Ackley on February 21, 1958. Married for 50 years, they were devoted to each other and resided for many years in...

Nancy J. Major

Nancy J. Major

Jan 26, 2021

Nancy Major Obituary Nancy J. Major, 83, of Windham, CT passed away on January 26, 2021. She was born in Island Pond, VT and raised by her grandparents Alfred and Delphine Berry. Nancy moved to Coventry, CT in 1957 and Manchester, CT in 1961. She then moved to North Windham where she lived since 1998. Nancy became a resident at...

George R. Pate

George R. Pate

Jan 25, 2021

George Pate Obituary George Russell Pate passed away peacefully on January 25, 2021 at the age of 97. He was born in Carbondale, Illinois the son of John Pate and Cora (Ford) Pate. He was a hard worker from childhood, having to help his divorced mom make ends meet during the great depression by doing any odd jobs he could...

Joan "Joanie" Marie (Salinsky) Sypher

Joan "Joanie" Marie (Salinsky) Sypher

Jan 25, 2021

Joan "Joanie" Sypher Obituary Joan Marie “Joanie” Sypher passed away peacefully at home January 25, 2021 with her husband Gary of 42 years by her side. She was born in Willimantic on June 2, 1950 to the late Albert and Rose (Gelak) Salinsky. Joanie retired in 2020 after a 50 year career in the insurance industry, working first for the...

Mark Andrew Gildea

Mark Andrew Gildea

Jan 25, 2021

Mark Gildea Obituary It is with profound sadness that the family of Mark Gildea announces his sudden passing on January 25, 2021. Mark was an adored husband, father and grandfather who was universally loved and admired by all who knew him. Mark started his life in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Laurie (Mangan) and Mark G. Gildea. Mark excelled in...

Barbara J. (Daly) Pogmore

Barbara J. (Daly) Pogmore

Jan 24, 2021

Barbara Pogmore Obituary On the morning of Sunday, January 24, 2021, Barbara J. (Daly) Pogmore passed away peacefully at Douglas Manor Nursing Home.  Barbara was 87 years old. Barbara was born on June 6, 1933 in Wallingford, Connecticut, and was a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Elizabeth [Simmons] Daly. Barbara is predeceased by husband of 70 years, Frederick...

Leonard Robert Johnson

Leonard Robert Johnson

Jan 24, 2021

Leonard Johnson Obituary Leonard Robert Johnson, 97, of Willimantic, CT passed away on January 24, 2021 at Greentree Manor in Waterford. He was born on August 20, 1923 in Willimantic to Ernest and Esther (Anderson) Johnson. Mr. Johnson’s lifework was as a carpenter. He built many homes in the area with his father and then continued in the business with...

Olive R. (Rathbun) Field

Olive R. (Rathbun) Field

Jan 23, 2021

Olive Field Obituary Olive May (Rathbun) Field of Columbia passed into peace on January 23, 2021, after a long battle with dementia. Olive grew up in Hebron CT, the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Rathbun. She attended Hebron schools and graduated from Windham High School in 1954. She married the love of her life, Nelson Field, in May...

Edith L. (Rinehart) Pompei

Edith L. (Rinehart) Pompei

Jan 23, 2021

Edith Pompei Obituary Edith Louise Pompei peacefully passed away at the age 95 on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  She was born in Fitchville, CT on September 5, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Marquette) Reinhart. Edith was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.   She never tired of talking about her love and pride for her family. ...

Frances Viola (Brandon) Goodale

Frances Viola (Brandon) Goodale

Jan 21, 2021

Frances Goodale Obituary On Thursday, January 21, Frances Viola Goodale (Brandon) passed peacefully at home in the loving arms of her daughter, Monica. Preceded in death by her husband, William Frederick Goodale Sr. in 1993, Fran was cared for selflessly by Monica and her family during her last years, for which her loved ones are deeply grateful. The family would...

Robert Lincoln Burgess

Robert Lincoln Burgess

Jan 20, 2021

Robert Burgess Obituary It is with sad hearts and fond memories we announce Robert "Bob" Lincoln Burgess passed away January 20, 2021, after a 5 year hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born on November 10, 1961 in Willimantic, the son of Robert and Bernice Burgess. Bob is survived by his high school sweetheart, Martha Burgess.  They would...

Suzanne S. (Desautels) Tormey

Suzanne S. (Desautels) Tormey

Jan 19, 2021

Suzanne Tormey Obituary With profound sadness we announce the passing of Suzanne Desautels Tormey, 88, of Columbia, CT, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully with family at her side January 19, 2021. Suzanne was born in Sherbrooke, Canada on September 19, 1932 to the late Leonard and Yvonne (Blais) Desautels, and immigrated to...

Lynne (Podolak) Miller

Lynne (Podolak) Miller

Jan 18, 2021

Lynne Miller Obituary Lynne L. Miller passed away at the age of 75 on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Apple Rehab of Colchester, CT. She was born in New Britain, CT on October 18, 1945, the daughter of the late Stanley and Lucille Podolak. Lynne graduated from Southington High School in 1963. In 1967 she received a Bachelor of Arts...

Barbara Jean (Doherty) Gilblair

Barbara Jean (Doherty) Gilblair

Jan 17, 2021

Barbara Gilblair Obituary Barbara Jean Gilblair age 59 passed away Sunday, January 17th. Barbara was born on April 6th 1961 in Windham CT. Barbara was predeceased by her son Bryan Gilblair, her parents Jerald and Constance Doherty, her In-laws Margaret and Darryl Gilblair SR, her sister in-law Victoria Gilblair, her sister in-law Tracy Doherty of Pennsylvania. Barbara is survived by...

Marion Rose (Young) Coriaty

Marion Rose (Young) Coriaty

Jan 16, 2021

Marion Coriaty Obituary Marion R. (Young) Coriaty, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021.  She was born on June 2, 1926, to the late Alice Hibbard Young and Daniel Young of Coventry, CT.  She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Henry Coriaty.  Marion lived in Willimantic, CT, Columbia, CT, and Manchester,...

Carolyn P. (Piecyk) Tanajes

Carolyn P. (Piecyk) Tanajes

Jan 15, 2021

Carolyn Tanajes Obituary Carolyn P. Tanajes, 99, of Westview Health Care Center, Killingly, Connecticut, passed away on January 15, 2021. She was born on May 7, 1921 at home in the Phoenixville section of Eastford, Connecticut, the daughter of Victor and Anna (Slowik) Piecyk. She attended the one-room Phoenixville school, graduated from Woodstock Academy, and then matriculated at the Willimantic...

Edmond L. Marrotte

Edmond L. Marrotte

Jan 13, 2021

Edmond Marrotte Obituary Edmond L. Marrotte, 78, of Willimantic, CT passed away January 13, 2021 after battling a long illness.  Born in Willimantic to Eugene and Martha Marrotte.  Ed grew up working on the family dairy tending to the cows and peddling milk with his older sister Edith.  He attended St. Mary's and later Windham High School continuing his Education...

Lawrence "Chip" V. Slater, Jr.

Lawrence "Chip" V. Slater, Jr.

Jan 13, 2021

Lawrence "Chip" Slater, Jr. Obituary Lawrence V. “Chip” Slater, Jr. age 62, died Tuesday evening surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Willimantic on September 12, 1958, Chip is predeceased by his father Lawrence, Sr and brother-in-law Steven Lizee.  He is survived by his mother Beth Ann Slater, his soul mate and loving...

Rosie (Layne) Bajnathsingh

Rosie (Layne) Bajnathsingh

Jan 12, 2021

Rosie BajnathSingh Obituary Rosie BajanthSingh, 90, of Mansfield, CT passed away on January 12, 2021 at Mansfield Center for Nursing. She was born to the late Alman-Jack Layne and Elemina Geddings in Trinidad. Rosie moved to the U.S. 35 years ago with her family. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, church, and Jesus. Rosie was known to everyone as Ma. She showed...

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