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Ruth "Tootsie" Irene Haddad
Nov 30, 2020
Ruth "Tootsie" Haddad Obituary Ruth Irene Haddad, also known to many as “Tootsie”, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 at her home in Willimantic on November 30, 2020. Ruth was the youngest of 6 children born to Charles and Emma (Kelley) Haddad in Willimantic. She was a lifelong resident of Willimantic, loved people, and devoted her whole life...
Edmund A. Hauschild
Nov 29, 2020
Edmund Hauschild Obituary Edmund A. Hauschild (Datch, Boompa), 92, passed from this life on Sunday morning, November 29, 2020 following a battle with COVID-19. Ed was born in Willimantic, CT on May 7, 1928 (a birthday he shares with his great grandson, Brayden) to the late Olga and Walter Hauschild. Ed attended Windham High School and worked at Mountain Dairy...
Timofey Radchenko
Nov 28, 2020
Timofey Radchenko Obituary To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Timofey Radchenko, please visit our floral store. Read More
Aurea (Garcia) Rosado
Nov 28, 2020
Aurea Rosado Obituary Aurea E. Rosado, 83, of Willimantic, CT, wife of the late Pedro J. Rosado, passed away on November 28, 2020. She was born on February 28, 1937 in Guayama, Puerto Rico to the late Obdulio Garcia and Amelia Morales. In the early 1950’s, Aurea moved to New York with her parents and two of her siblings. In...
Dennis King Jr.
Nov 28, 2020
Dennis King Jr. Obituary Dennis King Jr., 56, of Lebanon CT, beloved husband of Wendy (LeBlanc) King passed away Saturday morning November 28, 2020 at William W. Backus Hospital of Norwich. He was born in Bangor ME, the son of Dennis King Sr. and the late Charlotte (Ryder) King. Dennis worked as a truck driver for a few decades in...
Anne B. (Brenn) Ayer
Nov 27, 2020
Anne Ayer Obituary Anne B. (Brenn) Ayer, 96, of Franklin, died peacefully Friday November 27, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. She was born Anne Elvira Brenn, on February 9, 1924 to Charles and Alta Brenn in Scotland, CT, where she grew up on a farm with four siblings in a loving home. Anne was a...
Jean S. (Stanley) Cochrane
Nov 26, 2020
Jean Cochrane Obituary Jean (Stanley) Cochrane, 93, of Andover CT, passed away peacefully November, 26, 2020. Jean was born in Andover, CT on September 19, 1927 to the late Howard A. and Rachel (Hutchins) Stanley. She graduated from Windham High School and received a degree from Bryant College in 1947. Jean married Harmon (Mickey) Cochrane, raised her family in Coventry,...
Josephine Y. (Yannello) Field
Nov 24, 2020
Josephine Field Obituary Josephine (Jeanne) Yannello Field of Storrs, passed away on November 24, 2020. Born March 1, 1928 to James and Maria Yannello in New Britain, CT, Jeanne grew up in a small, tight-knit community surrounded by her immediate family, aunts, and cousins. After graduating from New Britain High School, Jeanne attended the University of Connecticut, graduating in 1949...
Gary Steven Ralls
Nov 23, 2020
Gary Ralls Obituary Gary Ralls was known as a champion for civil rights, who loved his cars – he was a ‘Cadillac Man’ to be exact. But he was also known as a great friend, father, and caretaker, who lived his life as an example to others, successfully fighting addiction and fiercely ambitious pursuing a better life for himself and...
Lucille (Arnold) Desindes
Nov 20, 2020
Lucille Desindes Obituary Lucille Desindes, 88, of Windham, CT passed away on November 20, 2020. She was born on August 19, 1932 in Coaticook, Canada to Arthur and Jeanne (St. Cyr) Arnold. After marrying her husband, Gerald Desindes, and having their son, Bernard “Bernie”, they moved to Willimantic, CT in 1959. Lucille retired from Rogers Corporation in 1986 and spent...
Berek R. Marcus
Nov 16, 2020
Berek Marcus Obituary With infinite sorrow I announce the death of my son, Berek Rosenberg Marcus (1977-2020). After years of struggle, he lost his battle against diabetes and its devastating consequences. He was smart, funny, loving, generous to a fault, creative, outgoing, and brave, so very brave. He is survived by many friends, by his life partners, Jason and Rebecca...
Irene R. (Lepine) Lavoie
Nov 14, 2020
Irene LaVoie Obituary Irene Lepine LaVoie, 103, of Willimantic, CT passed away November 14, 2020. She was born February 24, 1917 in Chicopee, MA, daughter of Marie Louise (Sarah) Lacombe and Alexander Lepine. Irene was employed for many years at American Thread, retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Mary’s Guild and loved playing bingo at the Chaplin...
Dolores Mae (Laliberte) Twerdy
Nov 7, 2020
Dolores Twerdy Obituary Dolores Mae (Laliberte) Twerdy, 90, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Storrs, CT. She was born August 16, 1930 in Willimantic, CT to Ernest and Emelia (Hebert) Laliberte. Dolores graduated from St. Mary School and Windham High School, Class of 1948, and went to work for her father...
Vincente Lugo Cruz
Nov 7, 2020
Vincente Lugo Cruz Obituary Vicente Lugo “Vinny” Cruz, 74, passed away on November 7, 2020, at his home in Hudson, Florida. He was born February 23, 1946, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. Vinny, is survived by his long time significant other Arlene Creel-Thibault of 19 years, his sister Edna Lugo Alvarez, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...
Jacquelin Elizabeth (Poreda) Clement
Nov 6, 2020
Jacquelin Clement Obituary Jacquelin E. Clement, 69, of Mansfield Center, CT, long-time significant other of George E. Spellmon, died tragically on Friday November 6, 2020 in a fire where they both resided in North Windham, CT. She was born September 30, 1951 in Stafford, CT, to the late Alexander E. and Harriette H. (Curtis) Poreda. She was a 1970 graduate...
Catherine (Hnath) Postemski
Nov 6, 2020
Catherine Postemski Obituary Catherine Postemski, 96, of Willington, CT passed away on November 6, 2020. She was born in Willington to Peter and Annie Hnath. Catherine loved to travel, she visited almost every country. She was a costume collector and owned about 75 costumes that she donated to various museums. Catherine enjoyed gardening and was known for the flowers around...
Anton Carl Radell, Sr.
Nov 5, 2020
Anton Radell, Sr. Obituary Anton C. Radell, Sr., 83, of Ashford, CT passed away on November 5, 2020. He was born on Staten Island, NY to the late Carl and Clara (Rich) Radell. Anton was a wonderful landscaper and loved the ocean and sea which he got from his time in the US Navy. He owned a boat in Stonington,...
Elizabeth M. (Carchidi) Hooper
Nov 4, 2020
Elizabeth Hooper Obituary Elizabeth M. (Carchidi) Hooper, 90, of Willimantic, CT passed away on November 4, 2020. She was born in Willimantic to Cesari and Alice (Baril) Carchidi. Elizabeth enjoyed building campfires and had a passion for cooking for her family and friends. She worked for American Thread, Electric Motive, and retired from the UConn Food Service. She and her...
Kathleen (Constine) Dinan
Nov 4, 2020
Kathleen Dinan Obituary Kathleen Constine Dinan, 70, of Mansfield Center, CT died peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 after a long illness. Blessed from childhood with grace and serenity, she found joy in each appearance of beauty she encountered, and had a tremendous talent for delight. Kathleen was an inveterate gift-giver: her gifts ranged from tastefully wrapped and ribboned holiday...
Laura Jean Lassow
Nov 3, 2020
Laura Lassow Obituary Laura Lassow, 57, of Mansfield, CT, died on November 3, 2020 in her home surrounded by family from complications of Glioblastoma She was born on July 30, 1963 in Seattle, Washington, to Donald and Marilyn Cullen. She was married to Michael Lassow on June 30, 1987 in Agawam, Massachusetts at the wedding venue, Chez Josef. The Lassows’...
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