Norman A. Berard
Mar 15, 2021
Norman Berard Obituary Norman A. Berard, 90, of Willimantic, CT passed away on March 15, 2021. He was born and raised in Willimantic to Otis and Yvonne (Lussier) Berard. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired firefighter of Groton Sub-Base. Norman enjoyed traveling while in the military and would come home, jump on his Harley, and...
Nicholas Anthony Messina
Mar 14, 2021
Nicholas Messina Obituary Nicholas Anthony Messina left this world suddenly on March 14, 2021 at the age of 62. He was predeceased by his mother Barbara Jay Kennedy, grandmother Harriet Beckett Jay and several Aunts and Uncles. He is survived by his father Michael Messina and stepfather Robert Kennedy; his wife Elisha Alkazin and their daughter Bailey; his sons Samuel...
Richard H. Bloomer
Mar 12, 2021
Richard Bloomer Obituary Richard “Dick” Hutcheson Bloomer died March 12, 2021, at his home in Willimantic, CT, with his dogs and longtime companion and travel partner Jan-Maya Schold at his side. He was 95. Dick was born on New Year's Eve 1925 in Rochester, New York. He lived an adventurous and full life. As a boy he and Albert Einstein...
Joseph Celmer, Jr.
Mar 12, 2021
Joseph Celmer, Jr. Obituary Joseph C. Celmer Jr, of Storrs, passed away peacefully at Mansfield Center Nursing Home on Friday, March 12, 2021, at the age of 83. He was the son of the late Joseph Celmer Sr. and Marie (Spachek) Celmer. Joseph is survived by his two sons, Joseph C. Celmer III and his wife Kristin of Southbridge, MA,...
Joseph "Leo" Leopold Gilbert Bissonnette
Mar 9, 2021
Joseph "Leo" Bissonnette Obituary Joseph Leopold Gilbert Bissonnette, 85, known to the multitude that loved him simply as “Leo,” passed on to his eternal reward peacefully at his home in Willimantic in the wee hours of Tuesday, March 9, 2021 after a prolonged illness, blanketed by the love of his extended family and in the presence of his adoring wife...
Eugene J. Brisson, Sr.
Mar 9, 2021
Eugene Brisson, Sr. Obituary Eugene J. Brisson, Sr., 95, of Lebanon, CT passed away on March 9, 2021. He was born in Lebanon to Ferdinand and Marie (Gladue) Brisson. He was a very hard worker who loved yard work and travelling. He enjoyed photography and puzzles. Eugene started working with the American Screw Company in the 50’s until they went...
James W. Stearns
Mar 7, 2021
James Stearns Obituary James Willard “Jim” Stearns, 68, of Mansfield, husband of Katherine Stearns, passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday afternoon, March 7, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Willard and Billie (Taylor) Stearns. Jim had several health issues but he was strong and determined to keep fighting many setbacks through the years....
Eleanor E. (Eichner) Walsh
Mar 4, 2021
Eleanor Walsh Obituary Eleanor (Eichner) Walsh, 95, of Vernon, wife of the late Nelson H. Walsh Sr, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021, at Rockville General Hospital. Her greatest joy was her family. She was a communicant of St Bernards Church in Rockville and had been a member of the Ladies Guild for many years. She enjoyed doing crossword...
Tyler Tegler
Mar 4, 2021
Tyler Tegler Obituary Tyler Tegler, 61, of Lebanon CT, died suddenly on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Windham Hospital. He was born on May 17, 1959 in Arvada, Colorado, the son of Lamoine and Lynn Tegler. He grew up in Colorado and California before moving to Connecticut, where he spent the last years of his life on a cozy homestead...
Joseph Benoit Laflamme
Mar 3, 2021
Joseph Laflamme Obituary Joseph Benoit Laflamme, 79, of North Windham, husband of Edith (Ivan) Ouimette, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Canada, the son of the late Fernand and Emma (Cloutier) Laflamme. Joseph was a great carpenter, builder and jack of all trades. He also love to fish. Joseph will be greatly missed by...
Francis E. St. Marie
Mar 1, 2021
Francis St. Marie Obituary Francis Edward St. Marie, age 84, of Columbia, CT died Monday, March 1, 2021 from complications of COVID. Frank was born March 11, 1936 in Stafford Springs, CT, the son of Mildred Gertrude (Grant) and Howard Francis St. Marie. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Constance “Connie” Jane (Argenta) St. Marie, originally...
William Clarence Wilkey
Mar 1, 2021
William Wilkey Obituary William Clarence Wilkey, 78, of Columbia, loving husband for 52 years to Beverly (Landerman) Wilkey, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 1, 2021, at Windham Hospital, Willimantic. "Wilkey" was born to the late Margaret (Braman) Marceau and raised in Springfield, Mass. At age 17, walking home from school, he entered an Army Recruitment Center and enlisted. He proudly...
Virginia M. (Mitro) Tabor
Feb 28, 2021
Virginia Tabor Obituary Virginia M. Tabor, 83, of Windham, CT passed away on February 28, 2021 at home. She was born to John and Virginia (Zabinski) Mitro. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Tabor (2018). There will be no calling hours. Her service will be at her family's convenience. To send flowers to the family or...
Luis Diaz Rodriguez
Feb 26, 2021
Luis Diaz Rodriguez Obituary Surrounded by his family Luis Diaz passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut on February 26, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born on May 23, 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico & married to his wife of 58 years Ilia Diaz. Luis grew up with a love for the outdoors and sports...
Dorothy Mae (O'Hara) Stagner
Feb 21, 2021
Dorothy Stagner Obituary Dorothy Mae Stagner, 92, died on February 21, 2021, in Storrs, CT. Dorothy Mae O’Hara was born February 20, 1929 in a farmhouse in Reno County, Kansas to Dwight and Nina (Anderson) O’Hara. She attended a one-room school until sixth grade, when drought and the Great Depression caused the family to lose their farm and move to...
Munere "Mooney" Haddad
Feb 20, 2021
Munere "Mooney" Haddad Obituary Munere “Mooney” Haddad, 88, passed away at home on February 20, 2021 with family by his side. Born in Willimantic, the city he called home his whole life, Mooney was one of 15 siblings in the family of Zinelder and Najim Haddad. He was the devoted husband to his wife, extraordinary father of five children and...
Edward V. Savino
Feb 16, 2021
Edward Savino Obituary It is with deep sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of Edward V. Savino, 60, of Scotland, CT on February 16, 2021. Ed was born in Willimantic to Donald and Renate (Richter) Savino on February 20, 1960. He graduated from Parish Hill High School, and then Suma Cum Laude from ECSU, where he was awarded the...
Robert K. Zemantic Sr.
Feb 16, 2021
Robert Zemantic Sr. Obituary Robert K. Zemantic Sr., 93, of Columbia CT, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 following a short illness. Bob was born on January 9, 1928 in Hartford CT, the son of the late Michael A. and Theresa G. (Zelonka) Zemantic. He was raised in Hartford and graduated from Our Lady of Sorrows...
Thomas Adam Wilson
Feb 16, 2021
Thomas Wilson Obituary Thomas "Adam" Wilson, of Ashford, died unexpectedly on February 16, 2021 at his home. He was born October 9, 1977, the son of Thomas and Marilyn (Angell) Wilson. Adam lived his life in Ashford, attending Ashford School’s and E.O. Smith Vo Ag Program. Adam held many jobs in the area including Ashford Public Works. He was a...
Gladys June (Kern) Volkens
Feb 14, 2021
Gladys Volkens Obituary Gladys June (Kern) Volkens, 93, of Columbia, CT, wife of the late August C. Volkens, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born at home in Queens, NY on June 20, 1927, the daughter of the late Valentine and Anna (Bolth) Kern. Gladys graduated on June 26, 1945 from Woodrow...
