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’...
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
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
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
Oct 31, 2020
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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
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
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
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. ...
