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Daniel Edward Bruce

Daniel Edward Bruce

Jan 10, 2025

Daniel Bruce Obituary Daniel E. “Danny” Bruce, beloved son of Frances and Martin Haas, was born October 11, 1965 and died unexpectedly on January 10,2025. He was an expert craftsman, who built many Golden Age model ships. He was an artist with many oil paintings, mostly of the Golden Age ships and pirates. He was currently working on a graphic...

Ruth T. (Taylor) Berube

Ruth T. (Taylor) Berube

Jan 6, 2025

Ruth Berube Obituary Ruth Joyce Taylor Berube entered the peace and rest of her Lord on January 6, 2025. She was 92 years old. Ruth lived her whole life in the Willimantic area. She was born at Windham Community Memorial Hospital on February 18, 1932, and raised by her parents Frederick Franklin and Mildred More Taylor. She was the younger...

Katherine Anne Facchinetti

Katherine Anne Facchinetti

Jan 5, 2025

Katherine Facchinetti Obituary Katherine Anne (O'Connell) Facchinetti was born on August 22, 1948, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to M. Vincent O'Connell and Patricia E O'Connell. She died peacefully on January 5, 2025, of cardiopulminary complications after a stroke several days prior. Kathy was a devoted mother to her two sons, Andrew and Daniel, and loving wife to her husband of 50...

Rebecca Lee (Robinson) Chalifoux

Rebecca Lee (Robinson) Chalifoux

Jan 5, 2025

Rebecca Chalifoux Obituary Rebecca Lee Chalifoux, 56, of Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 7, 2025, at home. She was born on August 4, 1968 in Meriden, CT . She was the daughter of Marie McCain of Willimantic, and Charles Robinson, predeceased, also of Willimantic, CT. Becky is survived by her loving children, Brandon Chalifoux, his wife Helen...

Barbara (Robarge) Moore

Barbara (Robarge) Moore

Dec 30, 2024

Barbara Moore Obituary A friend might describe Barbara as bright, beautiful, deep, sensitive, loyal, and fun-loving. Barbara’s penchant for reading, gardening, and pets belies her genius IQ, empathy, and kindness. Barbara spent her early years raising three children - and moving. She spent her middle years working, mostly as an intrepid salesperson, and settling in. Barbara spent her later years...

Frank W. Esty Jr.

Frank W. Esty Jr.

Dec 30, 2024

Frank Esty Jr. Obituary Frank W. Esty Jr., 64, of Mansfield Center, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2024. Frank is survived by his father, Frank Esty Sr. and his stepmother Karen; his daughters, Erin Besar and her husband Yasser and Sarah Goda and her husband Christopher and his stepson Rodney Morales and his significant other Cathy Magrath; his sisters...

Richard D. Mckay

Richard D. Mckay

Dec 30, 2024

Richard McKay Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard D. "Red" McKay, who passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at Backus Hospital due to complications from a fall. He was born on March 10, 1942, in Hartford, CT. Red was devoted to his family and work, sharing 53 years of marriage with his...

Linda A. (Atwood) Johnson

Linda A. (Atwood) Johnson

Dec 30, 2024

Linda Johnson Obituary Linda A. Johnson, 82 of North Windham, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, December 30th, at Colebrook Village, in Hebron, CT. Born on February 1st, 1942, at Waterbury Hospital, she was the daughter of Evelyn (Humphrey) and C Leman Atwood, of Watertown, CT. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Pedro Johnson, her brother, Charles Atwood & wife,...

Peter M. Gervais

Peter M. Gervais

Dec 29, 2024

Peter Gervais Obituary Peter M. Gervais, 83, of Windham Center, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 3, 1941 in Willimantic, Connecticut, the son of Albert L and Edith (O’Bara) Gervais and was a lifelong resident of Windham. He was predeceased by his brother Stanley Albert Gervais and sister Gay Billie...

Francis Feltenberger

Francis Feltenberger

Dec 28, 2024

Francis Feltenberger Obituary Francis L. Feltenberger Jr. “Frankie” June 24, 1952 -December 28,2024 Brooklyn, CT passed away on December 28, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. Frank was the son of the late Francis L. and Harriet (Kemp) Feltenberger. Frank started his working career as a mechanic working at Marklands Garage through a...

Mary Louise (Mcgillicuddy) Curtis

Mary Louise (Mcgillicuddy) Curtis

Dec 27, 2024

Mary Curtis Obituary Mary Louise (McGillicuddy) Curtis, known affectionately to all as Mary Lou was a beacon of laughter and love that brightened the lives of those around her. Born on July 7, 1937, in the quaint town of Willimantic, Connecticut, Mary's journey through life was one filled with joy, a dash of mischief, and an abundance of warmth. Her...

Richard M. Theriaque

Richard M. Theriaque

Dec 27, 2024

Richard Theriaque Obituary Richard M. Theriaque, 66, passed away at John Dempsey hospital in Farmington, CT on December 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with a rare form of cancer.  He was born on May 25, 1958 in Windham CT to Gladys (Mott) Theriaque and Richard Z. Theriaque.  He was a 1976 graduate of Windham...

Paul Andrew Niskanen

Paul Andrew Niskanen

Dec 27, 2024

Paul Niskanen Obituary Paul Andrew Niskanen passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at the age of 71, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born on January 24, 1953, in the Bronx, New York, to the late Urho Immanuel Niskanen and Helmi Sofia (Nuttula) Niskanen, Paul's early years were filled with the love and traditions of his Finnish native family. Paul's journey through...

Eugene Joseph Bergeron Jr.

Eugene Joseph Bergeron Jr.

Dec 27, 2024

Eugene Bergeron Jr. Obituary Eugene Joseph Bergeron, Jr., known affectionately to all as “Gene” or "Papa", passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 81, having completed an extraordinary tour of life that began on August 31, 1943, in the town of Willimantic, Connecticut. Gene was a man who crafted not just magical winter wonderlands, fairy birdhouses, and...

Helene (Kalynytsch) Loss

Helene (Kalynytsch) Loss

Dec 27, 2024

Helene Loss Obituary Helene Kalynytsch Loss, 98, of Ashford, CT, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 27, 2024, peacefully at home with her beloved Grandson, Justin, by her side. Helene was born on March 10, 1926, in the village of Rosen-Wielkie district of Kolomyja, Poland, and was the daughter of the late Filip and Anna (Kopelczuk) Kalynytsch. She was...

Ari Jesus Sifuentes Juarez

Ari Jesus Sifuentes Juarez

Dec 26, 2024

Ari Sifuentes Juarez Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Ari Jesus Sifuentes Juarez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ari Jesus Sifuentes Juarez, please visit our floral store. Read More

Merrill S. Cook

Merrill S. Cook

Dec 25, 2024

Merrill Cook Obituary Merrill Martin Swain Cook passed away on Christmas morning 2024 after a prolonged illness. Born in Los Angeles, CA to Ethel and Jay Swain, she was predeceased at an early age by her father and was raised by her single mother in Milford, Connecticut. As an honors student and cheerleader, Merrill later received a scholarship to attend...

Elliot Taubman

Elliot Taubman

Dec 24, 2024

Elliot Taubman Obituary Elliot Taubman, a larger than life personality and a kind soul who reveled in building and sustaining communities, large and small.  He will be sorely missed by all who loved him. He was the second child of William and Miriam Toubman, was born in Hartford, CT.  Elliot went to E.O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT.  He...

Stanley Albert Gervais

Stanley Albert Gervais

Dec 21, 2024

Stanley Gervais Obituary Stanley Albert Gervais, 86, of Windham Center, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born December 7, 1938 in Willimantic, Connecticut, the son of Albert L and Edith (O’Bara) Gervais and was a lifelong resident of Windham. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years Noreen (Casey) Gervais.  He is...

Steven Charles Radell

Steven Charles Radell

Dec 16, 2024

Steven Radell Obituary Steven C. Radell, 55, of Coventry, CT passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2024. Steve was born on August 1, 1969 in Hartford, CT to Anton Radell, his father, who taught him the value of hard work while logging in the mountains and a love of water by taking him sailing. His mother Bernice (Langdo) Radell, taught...

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