Joyce Ann Wilcox
Jul 20, 2025
Joyce Wilcox (née Rising), 79, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. She was surrounded by love and family in her final days. Joyce is survived by her devoted partner of 37 years, Andi Anderson of Hampstead, NC; her beloved children Suzanne Luce (wife Brenda Bayley) of...
Alfred J. Leonardi
Jul 12, 2025
Alfred John Leonardi passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Al was an innovative thinker in his chosen career of teaching and in his passion, game designing. His creativity was unfettered and ever present. As a teacher, he didn’t just teach history, he brought it to life. Students became part of the lesson. They...
Mary M. Cone
Jul 11, 2025
Mary Cone, 90, of Willimantic, Daughter to the late Laura (Sypher) and Orrin Cone passed away on July 11, 2025. Mary was born February 4, 1935 in Mansfield CT. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed dearly by many. Her kindness, generosity, laughter and love will forever remain in the hearts of those...
Margaret Ann Beckett-Rinker
Jul 8, 2025
Margaret (Peggy) Beckett-Rinker, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, died peacefully in her home on July 8th, 2025 Peggy was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on May 8, 1944, to Florence (Normandin) Beckett and William John Beckett. Peggy’s talent for and love of working with fabric and fashion influenced her achievement of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Connecticut...
Michael James Smith Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Michael James "Jim" Smith Jr., a lifelong resident of North Franklin, CT, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, on what was his 89th birthday. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Marjorie Chowanec Smith, who passed away in 2015. Jim and Marge were high school sweethearts, attending Windham High School in the 50s, and...
Carl F. Shelto
Jul 3, 2025
Carl (Chuck) F. Shelto, 75, of Scotland, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 with his wife, Lorna, by his side. He was born on August 14, 1949 to the late Maureen (Hulse) Shelto and the late Carl Shelto. Besides his wife he is survived by his four daughters: Janet and Roger Sirois, Elaine and Dana Mitchell, Cindy and Ryder...
Mary P. Landeck
Jul 2, 2025
Mary P. Landeck, 74, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of July 2nd, with her loving husband of 54 years, Michael, by her side. Mary was born on October 6, 1950, in Stafford Springs, CT, to the late James E. and Mabel W. Parker. A 1968 graduate of E.O. Smith High School, she continued her education...
Christopher James "Herman" Warran
Jun 30, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher James "Herman" Warran. He departed this world on June 30, 2025, in Willimantic, Connecticut. Born on June 11, 1984, in Newburgh, New York, Chris's life journey was marked by an unwavering dedication to others, a civically focused spirit, a passion for sports, a love of good food, and...
Edwin Viering Peterson Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Edwin “Ed” Viering Peterson, Jr., 74, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Windham Hospital, with his loving wife of 30 years, Lynn, by his side, along with his sister Susan. He was born on February 26, 1951, in Hartford, CT, to the late Edwin Peterson Sr. and Olive (Haversat) Peterson. Lynn devoted many years with love...
Donna L. Andrini
Jun 24, 2025
Donna Andrini (Thorley), born on December 1, 1946, in Lacolle, Quebec, Canada, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Storrs, Connecticut. She was 78 years old. Donna made a lasting impact through her work at Interval House, where she served as an advocate for women experiencing domestic violence. Her commitment to helping others spanned many years until her retirement...
Diane Gayle Benson
Jun 23, 2025
Diane Gayle Benson, of 45 South Bear Hill Rd., Chaplin, CT, left this world on June 23,2025, she succumbed to a horrific fall and passes at Hartford Hospital. Born on March 2, 1944, in South Haven, Michigan. She lived most of her life in the Midwest. She leaves behind her sister, Donna Oates and her husband Harry; two nieces, Christina...
Lawrence A. Bock
Jun 23, 2025
Lawrence Ashley Bock, Angels in Heaven rejoice as Lawrence (Larry) Ashley Bock of Storrs, husband and best friend of Corey (Rice) Bock, passed away peacefully on Monday June 23, 2025. Larry was born on September 2, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, one of 2 children (sister Julie Callahan) of the late Alice and Ashley Bock. Larry graduated from the U.S. Merchant...
Theodore P. Simmons
Jun 23, 2025
Theodore (Ted) P. Simmons, 91, of Ashford, Connecticut, passed away at home on Monday, June 23, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Barbara (Manning) Simmons. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Ted was the son of the late Frank A. and Olga (Ackermann) Simmons. He graduated from Enfield High School and the University of Connecticut School of...
Carol E. Mcmillan
Jun 19, 2025
Carol E. McMillan, 96, passed away peacefully at her residence at Monarch Senior Living in Southbury, CT on June 19, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Warren F. Eaton and Kathryn V. Eaton. She is survived by her daughters, Janet McMillan Zwirko (Jan) and Nancy M. Dooley (Paul), and her daughter-in-law, Rose McMillan, nephew Alan McMillan (Kateri), as...
Elizabeth S. Robertson
Jun 15, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” (Smith) Robertson passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. She was born, August 15, 1935, to Ernest and Helen (Vesely) Smith, and lived nearly all her life in Willington CT. As a child, she lived with her multi-generational extended family in South Willington Village, where several family members worked at the Willington thread mill. She attended Hall Memorial...
Philip P. Barry
Jun 14, 2025
Philip Paul Barry passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. He was born in Willimantic, CT on March 30, 1929, to the late Patrick and Rosa (Giraca) Barry. Phil leaves his beloved wife of 68 years, Lena (Gray) Barry, of Brooklyn, CT. He was a friend to all, a dedicated family man, loyal associate and collaborator to organize good times....
Jeffrey Allen King
Jun 11, 2025
Jeffrey Allen King, 38, of Brooklyn, CT, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the William Backus Hospital. Jeff spent many years working in the automotive industry, where he was known for his dedication and skill. Outside of work, he cherished time with his family and friends, found joy in fishing and traveling, and was an avid pool player....
Shirley L. Bigelow
Jun 9, 2025
Shirley L. (White) Bigelow, 96, of North Windham, CT wife of the late Francis B. Bigelow passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Douglas Manor. She was born in Willimantic, CT., daughter of the late Edna and Guilford White. She was employed at Deknatelin Coventry, CT for several years. She enjoyed visiting the casino and playing Bingo. She is...
Dale Mark Hammond
Jun 8, 2025
Dale Mark Hammond, 65, of Columbia, CT, beloved husband of Liana (McDougall) Hammond, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Born in Amsterdam, NY, the son of the late Gary and Audrey (Lathers) Hammond. Dale lived a life marked by movement as he journeyed through various places. Ultimately, he chose to put down roots in East Hampton,...
Patricia A. Labrecque
Jun 6, 2025
Patricia Ann Machado Labrecque passed peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by love and in the spirit of those who went before her. Born on April 4, 1935, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Pat was the daughter of Helen Chandanais Machado and Everett Machado. She grew up in Fall River alongside her brother, Everett “Mac” Machado Jr., and experienced the love...
