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Beverly (Pelkey) Parrotte

Beverly (Pelkey) Parrotte

Jan 29, 2021

Beverly Parrotte Obituary Beverly M. Parrotte, (87) of Wallingford, and longtime resident of Ashford, passed away peacefully on January 29 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Leslie. Born in Bakersfield, VT to Ralph and Eunice Pelkey Beverly grew up on a farm and shared many memories of gathering maple syrup, farming and...

Shirley N. (Nathanson) Malinowski

Shirley N. (Nathanson) Malinowski

Jan 29, 2021

Shirley Malinowski Obituary On Friday, January 29, 2021, Shirley Belle Nathanson Malinowski, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by love.  Shirley was born November 19, 1922 to the late Joseph and Dora (Oguschewitz) Nathanson in Norwalk, CT. She married her husband, Zenon Malinowski, in July of 1948 in Chicago. They were very happily married for 56 years living...

Emma Frances (Farrington) Greenleaf

Emma Frances (Farrington) Greenleaf

Jan 28, 2021

Emma Greenleaf Obituary Emma Frances Greenleaf, 93, of Coventry, CT passed away on January 28, 2021. She was the oldest of 14 children born to Henry and Nancy (Moore) Farrington. Emma retired from many places including Electric Motive, AE & G Power tools, and Abel and Coil. After retirement, she worked at the UConn Dining Services. Emma was a very...

Gregory C. Owens

Gregory C. Owens

Jan 27, 2021

Gregory Owens Obituary Owens, Gregory C. 71, of Willimantic Connecticut departed peacefully on January 27, 2021. Born on July 4, 1949, Gregory was the son of Robert Lee and Willie Mae (Champion) Owens. In addition to being a loving partner to Mary L. Bruttomesso, his most important role was father of: Sherone Harden, Tasha, Keisha, Takaya (Christina), Gregory J., and...

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,...

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