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Leonard Reuben Manning
Sep 3, 2021
Leonard Manning Obituary The season has come to a close for “the slim blond flash.” On Friday, September 3rd, Leonard Reuben Manning passed away quietly in his home. The “quiet” part seems out of keeping with his nature; Lennie was a vigorous man, almost a force of nature, known for his enthusiasm, sense of adventure, and occasional mischief (if you’ve...
Barbara G. (Gottlieb) Lucas
Sep 3, 2021
Barbara Lucas Obituary Barbara Gottlieb Lucas, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021 at Kimberly Hall North Memory Care Center in Windsor, Connecticut surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Medfield, MA on February 7, 1930, to Leopold Gottlieb and Lois Heard Gottlieb. Barbara moved to Chaplin, Connecticut as a small child with her parents and...
Stanley Edward Sadeski
Aug 31, 2021
Stanley Sadeski Obituary Stanley Edward Sadeski, 58, of Willimantic, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born in Willimantic, the son of the late Edward and Aina (Bivins) Sadeski. Stanley enjoyed watching NASCAR, loved music and knew a lot about the history of Classic Rock Bands. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Stanley...
Alyce L. (Clarke) Hammarstrom
Aug 30, 2021
Alyce Hammarstrom Obituary Alyce L. Hammarstrom, 92, passed away on August 30, 2021 at home with her daughter, Nancy by her side. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to John D. and Alice (Adams) Clarke. Alyce was predeceased by her son Jay (age 13) and her husband, Karl. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage. She is survived by two daughters,...
Nancy (Juan) Mathis
Aug 30, 2021
Nancy Mathis Obituary Nancy J. Mathis, 90, of Windham, CT passed away on August 30, 2021. She was born on December 16, 1930 in Greenwich, CT, daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Polaski) Juan. Nancy worked for many years as a bookkeeper/accountant. A true beach lover, a wonderful conversationalist, caring shoulder and a cherished friend to all. To know Nancy was...
Mary Lu (Peene) Klosowski
Aug 29, 2021
Mary Lu Klosowski Obituary On August 29, 2021 Mary Lu Klosowski (Peene) passed away at the age of 78. Mary Lu was born in South Windham, Connecticut to the late Chester and Dorothy (Morgan) Peene. Mary Lu was predeceased by Thomas, her loving husband of 54 years. She is survived by her sisters Elizabeth Melvin of Columbia and Marjorie Peene...
Louis A. Smith
Aug 23, 2021
Louis Smith Obituary Obituary will be posted upon completion. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Louis A. Smith, please visit our floral store. Read More
Phyllis (Jones) Stone
Aug 22, 2021
Phyllis Stone Obituary Loretta Phyllis (Jones) Stone, 92, of Hampton, CT, the wife of the late and loving husband of 53 years, Walter Stone Sr., passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Windham Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 23, 1929, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Charlotte...
Catherine F. Williams
Aug 20, 2021
Catherine Williams Obituary Catherine F. Williams, 71, of Chaplin, passed away on August 20, 2021 at home after a long illness. Cathy was born in Hartford CT, the daughter of the late John R. and Mary (Burke) Williams. She was raised in the Rockville Vernon area where she was a graduated from Rockville High School in 1968. After high school,...
Kenneth R. Boisvert
Aug 16, 2021
Kenneth Boisvert Obituary Kenneth R. Boisvert, 57, of Lebanon, CT passed away on August 16, 2021. He was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of Shirley (Fritz) and the late Raymond Boisvert. Ken loved watching NASCAR; he was an avid Kyle Busch fan. He enjoyed fireside chats, playing cards; especially poker, and listening to music daily. Though he lived in...
Mirza A. Cerda
Aug 16, 2021
Mirza Cerda Obituary Mirza A. Cerda, 63, of Willimantic, CT passed away on August 16, 2021. She was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Jorge and Paula (Cosme) Morales. Mirza absolutely loved cooking; she was an avid NY Yankees fan, and she loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren unconditionally. She is survived by her children, Jose,...
Joseph A. Labrecque
Aug 14, 2021
Joseph Labrecque Obituary Joseph A. Labrecque, 90, of Coventry, CT passed away on August 14, 2021, peacefully with his wife of 67 years, Pat, by his side. He was born in Fall River, MA, on April 20, 1931 to Amedee and Leda (Changon) Labrecque. He spent his childhood years living in the Fall River area along with his brothers Edmond,...
Robert A. Coombs
Aug 14, 2021
Robert Coombs Obituary Robert “Bob” A. Coombs, 85, of Columbia, CT passed away on August 15, 2021. He was born in Norwich, CT, the son of the late Harvey and Dorothy (Harrington) Coombs. Bob was an automotive mechanic at Collins garage for about 40 years. He loved cars and enjoyed watching NASCAR on Sunday afternoons. He was a gentle soul...
Michael Robert Vignone
Aug 9, 2021
Michael Vignone Obituary Just three weeks following the passing of his oldest son, Michael Paul Vignone, Michael Robert “Pops” Vignone, 86, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Harrington Court in Colchester following a long battle with cancer. He was born April 7, 1935, to the late Pasquali and Antoinette (Castelluccio) Vignone. Pops and his 10 siblings enjoyed a...
William Edwin Philbrick
Aug 8, 2021
William Philbrick Obituary William Edwin Philbrick, 92, of Chaplin died August 8, 2021, at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, March 2, 1929. Bill graduated from Northeastern University in 1957 and continued to support the University the rest of his life. He retired from Brand-Rex as Vice-President of MIS after 32 years of service. He served his...
Hector Manuel Deynes Nieves
Aug 6, 2021
Hector Deynes Nieves Obituary On Friday August 6, 2021 our beloved Hector Manuel Deynes Nieves passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 14, 1949 in Moca, Puerto Rico where he lived most of his life before moving to New York in the 70's where worked as a taxi driver. He then moved to...
Clayton J. Atwood
Aug 5, 2021
Clayton Atwood Obituary Clayton J. Atwood, 80, of Chaplin, husband of Barbara (Tardie) Atwood, died peacefully Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Clayton T. and Winifred (Greene) Atwood. Clayton was a graduate of Windham High School. After High School, he joined the United States Marine Corp. Clayton was...
Marion E. (Ducat) Upton
Aug 3, 2021
Marion Upton Obituary Marion E. Upton, 89, formerly of Mansfield, CT passed away on August 3, 2021. She was born in Plainfield, CT to William and Emma (Burgess) Ducat. Marion enjoyed sewing and playing bingo. She was a member of the St. Philip Apostle Church in Ashford, CT. Marion was a member of St. Philip’s Women’s Auxiliary Guild and was...
Priscilla "Pat" M. Korner
Jul 31, 2021
Priscilla "Pat" Korner Obituary Priscilla “Pat” Korner, 85, of East Hartford, CT passed away on July 31, 2021. Born in Willimantic, CT on March 24, 1936 to Fred and Florence (Brown) Korner. Pat grew up in Coventry, CT and lived in California, Old Saybrook, and East Hartford. She worked for Pratt & Whitney and International Aero Engines, retiring after 42...
Peter J. Mcdevitt, Jr.
Jul 31, 2021
Peter McDevitt, Jr. Obituary Peter Joseph McDevitt, Jr. 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 31, 2021. He was born in Mount Kisco, New York on February 3, 1933. Peter was predeceased by his parents Peter Joseph McDevitt, Sr. and Beatrice (Doherty) McDevitt, and his oldest daughter Mariaelana McDevitt. Peter’s parents, Irish immigrants, sent Peter back to Donegal, Ireland to...
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