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Bethaney A. Boucher

Bethaney A. Boucher

Nov 2, 2020

Bethaney Boucher Obituary Bethaney Ann Boucher, “Bee”, 34 years young, entered Heaven’s gate into the waiting arms of her mother on November 2, 2020. Born and raised in Willimantic, Bethaney was the beloved daughter of Alan and Karen (Chartier) Boucher and devoted big sister to Benjamin Boucher. Bethaney loved to dance in the rain and danced her way through life...

Helen (Rubin) Ross

Helen (Rubin) Ross

Nov 1, 2020

Helen Ross Obituary Helen (Rubin) Ross, 84, of Storrs, CT, died peacefully at Hartford Hospital on the morning of November 1, 2020.  Helen was born on September 1, 1936, in New York City to David and Lee (Bacofsky) Rubin.  She graduated with an MA in speech therapy from Stanford University where she met her husband and soul mate, Mark Ross. ...

Elio "Al" Michael Belli

Elio "Al" Michael Belli

Oct 31, 2020

Elio Belli Obituary Elio Michael “Al” Belli, 93, of Columbia, husband of Dorothy (Evans) Belli, died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born June 2, 1927 in  New York City, the son of the late Pio and Rina (Geymet) Belli.  Al served in the United Stated Navy and Navy Reserves during World War...

Joanne C. (Woods) Morrison

Joanne C. (Woods) Morrison

Oct 31, 2020

Joanne Morrison Obituary Obituary will be posted upon completion. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joanne C. (Woods) Morrison, please visit our floral store. Read More

Judith "Judy" C. (Hartley) Fontanella

Judith "Judy" C. (Hartley) Fontanella

Oct 30, 2020

Judith "Judy" Fontanella Obituary Judith “Judy” C. Fontanella, 79, of North Windham, CT passed away on October 30, 2020. She was born in Ware, MA to Donald and Beatrice (Brown) Hartley. Judy enjoyed cake decorating, creating silk floral wedding arrangements, was a wedding gown seamstress, and a loving and doting wife to her husband of 43 years. She is survived...

Catharina P. Melehy

Catharina P. Melehy

Oct 29, 2020

Catharina Melehy Obituary Catharina Melehy was born Catharina Petrina Raadersma in Hengelo, an industrial city near the eastern border of the Netherlands. When she was fifteen years old the German military invaded the country, establishing an occupation that was to last five years. The Raadersma family was fortunate enough to stay together for the entirety of the war: her younger...

Beverly A. (Bellavance) Anthony

Beverly A. (Bellavance) Anthony

Oct 29, 2020

Beverly Anthony Obituary Beverly Ann (Bellavance) Anthony, 80, of Columbia, CT, wife of the late Joel Anthony, died on October 29, 2020.  She was born on February 28,1940 to Henry and Lucille Bellavance. Beverly was an elementary teacher for many years.  She was an avid murder mystery reader and true crime consumer before it was cool. Beverly enjoyed watching The...

Roger Herriman

Roger Herriman

Oct 28, 2020

Roger Herriman Obituary Roger Herriman, 92, of Woodstock, CT, died October 28, 2020.  He was born November 25, 1927 in Farragut, Iowa and graduated high school there in 1945. Roger was a very talented musician and studied piano at the Kansas City Conservatory of Music.  After graduating from the Conservatory he served in the Korean War as an assistant chaplain.  ...

Russell (Mike) H. Wheeler, Jr.

Russell (Mike) H. Wheeler, Jr.

Oct 24, 2020

Russell (Mike) Wheeler, Jr. Obituary Russell H. (Mike) Wheeler, Jr., 91, of Columbia, CT passed away on October 24, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Russell H. Wheeler, Sr. and Margaret (Craig) Wheeler. Russell was a graduate from The University of The South in Sewanee, TN.  For all of his working life, he worked...

Charles "Chuck" I. Vinsonhaler Iii

Charles "Chuck" I. Vinsonhaler Iii

Oct 24, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Vinsonhaler III Obituary Charles (Chuck) Irvin Vinsonhaler of Mansfield Center, Connecticut passed away on October 24, 2020, surrounded by his loving children Rebecca and Charles Vinsonhaler IV, and soon-to-be daughter-in-law Kathryn Bannantine. Chuck was born on March 29, 1942 in Winfield, Kansas to Dorothy (Snyder) and Charles Vinsonhaler II. In addition to his parents, Chuck was predeceased by...

Lawrence C. Laflamme

Lawrence C. Laflamme

Oct 24, 2020

Lawrence Laflamme Obituary Lawrence C. Laflamme, 95, of North Windham, CT died peacefully in his home on October 24, 2020. He was born to Edgard and Frances (Hamill) Laflamme on May 24, 1925 in Hartford, CT. Larry enlisted in the US Navy at 17 in 1943. During World War II he was a gunner’s mate and participated in the Okinawa...

William Douglas Hall

William Douglas Hall

Oct 23, 2020

William Hall Obituary Obituary will be posted upon completion. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William Douglas Hall, please visit our floral store. Read More

Daniel Kasacek

Daniel Kasacek

Oct 21, 2020

Daniel Kasacek Obituary Obituary will be posted upon completion. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Daniel Kasacek, please visit our floral store. Read More

Brian "Porky" Lee Pehowdy

Brian "Porky" Lee Pehowdy

Oct 18, 2020

Brian "Porky" Pehowdy Obituary Brian L. Pehowdy, also known as Porky, age 38, of Willimantic, CT passed on October 18, 2020. He was the son of Georgette (Williams) Pehowdy and Thomas Pehowdy Sr. Also survived by one sister Holly and five brothers Tommy, Larry, Corey, Ryan, and Derrick. He leaves behind two amazing children Ethan and Zoey Pehowdy. Brian was...

Mary "Sarah" (Porteus) Carroll

Mary "Sarah" (Porteus) Carroll

Oct 18, 2020

Mary Carroll Obituary Mary S. Carroll, fondly known as “Sarah” to family and friends, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2020.  She had been under hospice care for a brief time before slipping from her earthly bonds. All who knew her were touched by her gentle disposition and sincere caring nature. She bore a mighty determination and was single-minded in...

Robert William German

Robert William German

Oct 15, 2020

Robert German Obituary It is with sad hearts we bid Bob German good bye. He was born Robert William German and his home address was always Columbia, Connecticut. He worked many years as a computer engineer, first with Sprague, then with Analog devices; both based in nearby Massachusetts. He will be missed by his twin sisters, Pat Abbott and Pam...

Richard Arthur Chick, Sr.

Richard Arthur Chick, Sr.

Oct 14, 2020

Richard Chick, Sr. Obituary Richard A. Chick Sr., 86 of Willimantic, passed away October 14, 2020.  Richard was born June 24, 1936, in Chaplin, CT to Harold and Violet (Belairs) Chick.  He graduated from Windham High School in Willimantic, CT.  After graduating Richard worked for a few small construction companies before landing his job with the State of Connecticut Department...

Thomas P. Campo

Thomas P. Campo

Oct 11, 2020

Thomas Campo Obituary Thomas Peter Campo, 62, of Storrs, Connecticut, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away, unexpectedly, from this life on Sunday, October 11, 2020.   He is loved, and will be sorely missed, by many. Tom is survived by his wife Gail Losapio, and her children, Whitney and Grant Losapio, (Storrs, CT), and,...

Imanuel Wexler

Imanuel Wexler

Oct 11, 2020

Imanuel Wexler Obituary Imanuel Wexler, 88, of Storrs, CT died on October 10th, 2020. He was an Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut where he taught for 37 years specializing in International Economics. While at the University, he published two books and numerous articles. He also served on too many committees during his tenure at the University....

Frances "Fran" Joy (Levitt) Funk

Frances "Fran" Joy (Levitt) Funk

Oct 10, 2020

Frances "Fran" Funk Obituary Frances (Fran) Joy Funk, 78 of Coventry, Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, following a brief illness. Born on January 6, 1942, Fran was raised and loved by Harry and Charlotte (Tow) Levitt. Fran grew up in West Hartford and New York City, where she spent a childhood playing with her cousins, riding horses,...

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