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Claudette J. (Gagnon) Busse

Claudette J. (Gagnon) Busse

Sep 6, 2020

Claudette Busse Obituary Claudette J. Busse, 82, of Windham, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020 with her family at her side. Claudette was born on August 18, 1938 in Fall River, MA to the late Homer and Edwina Gagnon. She was predeceased by her daughter, Kathy Busse. Beloved wife and mother, Claudette will be forever missed by...

John R. Bilts

John R. Bilts

Sep 4, 2020

John Bilts Obituary John R Bilts, 76, of Windham Center, passed away after a brief illness on September 4, 2020.  He was born on January 29, 1944 in Willimantic the son of the late Alexander and Mary Rose (Tardy) Bilts.  John grew up in Willimantic and attended local schools.  He was a kind and caring person, and this was reflected...

Wayne W. Marcotte

Wayne W. Marcotte

Aug 26, 2020

Wayne Marcotte Obituary Wayne Wilfred Marcotte, 88, of Storrs, CT died on August 26, 2020 of a heart attack following several recent hospitalizations for other health issues.  He is survived by three sons, Brian and his wife Theresa of Andover, James and his wife Fattema and his three granddaughters Sarina, Alvina, and Kylie of Coventry, and son David of Storrs...

Patricia Leilani (Greenwood) Shibenski

Patricia Leilani (Greenwood) Shibenski

Aug 18, 2020

Patricia Shibenski Obituary Patricia Leilani (Greenwood) Shibenski, 81, of Willimantic, wife of the late Anthony Shibenski Sr., died peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Backus Hospital in Norwich. She was born on June 2, 1939, the daughter of the late Armand and Mary  Greenwood. She is survived by her three children, Anthony Shibenski, Jr. of Willimantic, Linda Shibenski of...

Andrew Wright

Andrew Wright

Aug 16, 2020

Andrew Wright Obituary Andrew Wright, 32, of Norwich, CT died on August 16, 2020 Loving dad, son, brother, grandson & nephew. Andy was an outgoing, charismatic, talented, smart, friendly wise guy. Growing up in New Britain, he attended Northend Elementary. Relocated to Southington before attending Depoalo Middle School and then graduated from Southington High School, class of 2006. Working at...

Catherine Lorraine (Kelly) Quinn

Catherine Lorraine (Kelly) Quinn

Aug 16, 2020

Catherine Quinn Obituary Catherine Quinn, of Storrs Mansfield, known to family and friends as Lorraine passed away on August 16, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Catherine was born in Carbondale Pennsylvania, raised by her parents Alice Burns Kelly and John Joseph Kelly. She is predeceased by her parents, three brothers; John, Edward, Robert, her sister Maryalice and her...

Leonard "Bud" A. Savastio

Leonard "Bud" A. Savastio

Aug 14, 2020

Leonard "Bud" Savastio Obituary Leonard A. (Bud) Savastio, 88, of East Hartford, beloved husband of Bernice (Boehler) Savastio, passed away at Hartford Hospital on Friday, August 14, 2020.  Born in Bethlehem, PA son of Leonard B. and Ruth (Seiple) Savastio, he was raised in Bethlehem, PA where he attended Liberty High School and Lehigh University for 2 years.  He then...

Edith (Kos) Klemark

Edith (Kos) Klemark

Aug 5, 2020

Edith Klemark Obituary Edith Kos Klemark, 99, of Columbia, CT died August 5, 2020 at Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing & Rehab Center in Brooklyn, CT.  She was born on December 18, 1920 to Joseph and Emily Kos of Scotland, CT in Novy Dvory U Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, formerly Czechoslovakia.  Edith came to the U.S. in 1922 with her parents...

Patricia J. (Jurovaty) Mccann

Patricia J. (Jurovaty) Mccann

Aug 4, 2020

Patricia McCann Obituary Patricia J. McCann, 68, of Andover, CT died on August 4, 2020. Patricia (Patty) was a life-long resident of Andover and a quintessential farm girl. As a younger woman, she showed horses in halter classes and Western riding, winning awards throughout New England.  Patty loved her many dogs and cats, tending to her flock of chickens, sewing,...

Donald Morris Nolan

Donald Morris Nolan

Aug 4, 2020

Donald Nolan Obituary Donald Morris Nolan, 96, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut passed away Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Windham Hospital with daughter Kathleen at this side.  He was predeceased by his first wife Barbara Christie (63), his daughter Maureen Edith (04) and the love of his life Joanne C. Vercelli (15).  He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Osborne, her...

George E. Lachapelle

George E. Lachapelle

Jul 31, 2020

George LaChapelle Obituary George Edward LaChapelle, 86, of Columbia, CT died on July 31, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife Antoinette and mother and father Edward and Esther LaChapelle.  George was survived by his children, Donald LaChapelle, Joan Rigney and four grandchildren, Randy Rigney, Billy Rigney, Cathy Deter, and Brian LaChapelle - and many great-grandchildren.  George was...

David Anthony Bouchard

David Anthony Bouchard

Jul 30, 2020

David Bouchard Obituary David "Dave" Bouchard, of Woodstock Valley, CT, passed unexpectedly in his sleep on July 30th, 2020. He was 49 years old. Dave, an avid fisherman, artist, and beloved son, big brother and uncle, is survived by his Mother, Lois H Bouchard; sisters, Jennifer B Kinghorn and Tiffany Bouchard Goins; brothers in law Michael Kinghorn and Douglas Goins...

John L. Elliott

John L. Elliott

Jul 29, 2020

John Elliott Obituary John Lee Elliott passed away at home on July 29, 2020. He was born on September 15, 1951 in Sulligent, Alabama. The son of Edward and Russell Mae Elliott he lived most of his life - with his brother Russel Elliott and parents in Lake Worth, Florida. Later moving back to the family farm in Alabama. In...

Carl "Chuck" J. Schwager Iii

Carl "Chuck" J. Schwager Iii

Jul 29, 2020

Carl "Chuck" Schwager III Obituary Carl “Chuck” J. Schwager III, 58, of Manchester, CT died on July 29, 2020. He was born in Windham, CT to Lillian (Luurtsema) and Carl J. Schwager II. Chuck enjoyed collecting football cards, he was a sports fanatic, and worked at the Manchester Stop & Shop for many years. He is survived by his parents,...

Antoinette (Boisvert) Ouimette

Antoinette (Boisvert) Ouimette

Jul 24, 2020

Antoinette Ouimette Obituary Antoinette Ouimette, 86, of Windham, CT died on July 24, 2020. She was born in Canada to the late Eva (Bergeron) and Euclide Boisvert. Antoinette is survived by her daughters, Lorraine and her husband, Douglas Lowe, and Helene and her husband, Lewis Poole; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters Julienne, Roland, Yvette, and Jeannine; and brother Leonard. She...

Genevieve Lescoe

Genevieve Lescoe

Jul 23, 2020

Genevieve Lescoe Obituary Genevieve Coriaty Lescoe, 92, passed away peacefully at the Connecticut Baptist Home in Meriden on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born on April 14, 1928 to the late Louis and Rose Maloof Coriaty, in Medford, MA. Genevieve grew up in Willimantic, CT and was a graduate of Windham High School. Genevieve was predeceased by her loving...

Jane L. (Levitas) Knox

Jane L. (Levitas) Knox

Jul 21, 2020

Jane Knox Obituary Jane Levitas Knox died peacefully and unexpectedly at home on July 21, 2020.  She is survived by James R. Knox, her husband of 54 years, a son Craig P. Knox in Mt. Lebanon, PA, a daughter Clara Ruth Hurley in Granby, CT, three grandsons (Benjamin J. Hurley, Hale E. Knox and Cameron L. Knox), and a brother...

William S. Liberator

William S. Liberator

Jul 21, 2020

William Liberator Obituary William S. Liberator of Windham, CT passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020. Bill was born on July 6, 1928 in Dedham, MA to Dominick Liberator and Sarah (Feeney) Liberator. He was raised in the Boston area by caring parents and his aunt, Maimey Feeney. He was a graduate of Boston College High School and continued his...

Norman D. Hyer

Norman D. Hyer

Jul 20, 2020

Norman Hyer Obituary Norman Hyer, 81, was happily married to Susan (Wirth) Hyer for 52 years, died on July 20, 2020 in Mystic, CT after a long struggle with cancer.  He was born on October 17, 1938 in Springfield, MA.  He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Okinawa.  Norman was a graduate of the University...

Alma L. (Gingras) Kelley

Alma L. (Gingras) Kelley

Jul 18, 2020

Alma Kelley Obituary Alma (Gingras) Kelley of Willimantic, CT passed away on July 18, 2020 at Backus Hospital in Norwich.  She was born in Willimantic on July 24, 1932, the daughter of Bonaventure and Aldea (Coutu) Gingras.   A 1950 graduate of Windham High School, Alma worked at UConn as a bookkeeper and for Kathy John’s Restaurant, also as a bookkeeper. ...

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