Hope Morrill
May 18, 2019
Hope Morrill, 90, of Columbia, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at her home. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frederick and Marjory (Robinson) Morrill. Hope resided at the Mansfield Training School for 40 years before moving to the Scalise Dr. Group Home in 1992 until the Key Human Services took over in 2010. She was...
Helen H. ((Haggerty)) Perkins
May 18, 2019
Helen (Haggerty) Perkins, 94, of Mansfield Center, passed away on May 18, 2019 peacefully. She was born in Willimantic, daughter of the late Patrick and Leona (Lord) Haggerty. Helen went to Windham Highschool and graduated from Bay Path Jr. College. She worked at the University of Connecticut and Electro-Motive prior to her career in the U.S. Postal Service. She proudly...
Jacqueline (Smith) Anthony
May 16, 2019
Jacqueline (Smith) Anthony, 80, of Mansfield, CT, passed away May 16, 2019 after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband Terrance, parents John and Edna (Arnold) Smith and her brother John. Jackie was employed by Metropolitan Insurance Co. for 37 years and part-time with Sumner and Sumner Insurance for 5 years. Jackie is survived by two nephews, John...
Kurt Stephen Michaud
May 15, 2019
Kurt Stephen Michaud, 29, of North Windham, passed away peacefully at his home. Kurt grew up in Willimantic until his teens, then moved to Florida for 10 years before returning. He leaves behind his most precious gifts his two sons, Kurt Jr., 6, and Vito Jr., 12, and their mother Ann Marie Torres. He is survived by his loving mother,...
Edith "Babe" Pearl
May 14, 2019
Edith M. ?Babe? Pearl, 78, of Mansfield Center, passed away on May 14, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Windham, CT, the daughter of the late Truman and Jennie (Ives) Pearl. Edith is survived by her brother Clarence ?Pete? Pearl and his wife Cleora of Chaplin, CT and a sister Sylvia ?Punk? Pearl and her companion Ellen of...
Joseph Edward Gallagher
May 12, 2019
Joseph Edward ?Eddie? Gallagher of Columbia, CT passed away of congestive heart failure on May 12, 2019 at age 82. He was born in the Bronx, NY, son of the late Joseph and Madeline (Burghardt) Gallagher. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia and son Sean, and was predeceased by his daughter Amy and brother William. As a 50...
Bridgette Denise (Grayson) Lavallee
May 11, 2019
God called a sweet angel home too soon, Bridgette Denise LaVallee, 50, of Willimantic passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2019 at Windham Hospital. Bridgette was born December 26, 1968 daughter of the late Elsie Mae LaVallee. Bridgette was a lifetime resident of Willimantic and was employed at T.J. Maxx for 20 years. Bridgette leaves behind her four loving children,...
Maebelle A. (Poirer) Bouchard
May 10, 2019
Maebelle ?Mary? (Poirier) Bouchard, passed peacefully at St. Joseph Living Center on Friday, May 10, 2019, wife of the late Joseph E. Bouchard. She is survived by five loving children: Larry and his wife Louise; Wayne and his wife Ruthann; Kenneth and his wife Carole; Renee and her husband Eric; and Edward and his wife Adine; grandchildren Jill, David, Holly,...
Doris H. Holmes
May 10, 2019
Doris "Skip" Holmes, 100, of Mansfield Center, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019 after a short illness. She was born June 8, 1918 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to the late Riley and Emma (Holmes) Holmes. She grew up bringing joy to all who knew her. Skip was the 1st woman to fly solo from Windham Airport, and bowled 42...
Peter J. Matsas
May 10, 2019
Peter James Matsas, 92, of Windham and Storrs CT passed away May 10, 2019. Peter, son of James and Sophia Matsas, was born in Somerville, MA February 19, 1927. He graduated from Somerville High School, Manter Hall Prep, and Boston Business Institute. A WWII veteran, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the USS Orlando, PF 99 in 1945-46...
Cindee Marie Hodge
May 10, 2019
Cindee Marie Hodge, 61, of Andover, passed away on May 10, 2019. She was born in Twentynine Palms, California on June 16, 1957.?She grew up in Andover, CT and then lived?in Florida for several years where she gave birth to the love of her life, her son Daniel. Cindee then returned to Andover and worked as the Administrative Assistant?in the...
Cherrelyn Robinson
May 9, 2019
Cherrelyn Joy Robinson, daughter of Neal and Joyce (Hirsch) Burgess, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2019. She was born on October 4, 1953 in Springfield MA. Lyn was a remarkably strong woman who loved God, her family and friends. Her faith, strength and perseverance were evident to all who knew her. Lyn was a graduate of Manchester High School...
Ramona Rodriguez
May 8, 2019
Ramona Rodriguez (Puchy) 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 8 2019?surrounded by her family and close friend?Nilka. Born March 15, 1946?to the late Ramon Torres Alamo and Virginia Turpo Mangual, both of?Juana Diaz,?Puerto Rico.?Ramona lived most of her life in Willimantic, CT where she worked as a machine operator?at?American Thread, Kendall Company and General Cable?(formally?Brand Rex)?and retired from?Eastern Connecticut State...
John David Little
May 8, 2019
John David Little, Jr. (Dave) of Mansfield, CT died suddenly at home on May 8, 2019. He was born in Mt. Kisco, NY on June 28, 1951. Dave spent many happy years of childhood living on the shores of Old Lyme, CT before moving to CT for college and his subsequent life. After earning his BA in history, his love...
Donald Ayrton
May 7, 2019
Donald L. Ayrton, Sr. of Andover, Connecticut passed away on May 7, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born on October 27, 1932 to Halstead B. Ayrton, Sr. and Dorothy Pimer Ayrton in New London, Connecticut. He spent his youth in Waterford on the Niantic River Road. As a young adult, he was very well known in the horse...
Judith C. Carrero
May 7, 2019
Judith C. Carrero, 77, of Willimantic, passed away surrounded by her family on May 7, 2019 after a long illness. She was born on October 4, 1941 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Judith (Titi Yiyi) will be remembered for her high spirit and love for her friends and family. She was adored and loved very dearly and will very much be...
Sarah Katherine Caine
May 7, 2019
Born October 8, 1980, Sarah Caine passed peacefully Tuesday May 7, 2019 surrounded by family at Hartford Hospital. A remarkably charismatic woman, Sarah will be remembered for her stunning smile, sparkling eyes and the ability to light up any room. She touched many with her strength, her courage, and her determination to follow her heart. A lover of live music,...
Constance Olson
May 4, 2019
Connie Olson, 76, of Mansfield Center, passed away on May 4, 2019 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Willimantic to the late Charles and Agnes (Olsen) Olson. Connie graduated from Windham High School in 1960 and was married to Robert Prince for 22 years. She retired from the UConn Facilities payroll in 2003. Connie?s family...
Fred Herbert Emmert
May 3, 2019
Fred Herbert Emmert of South Windsor, CT formerly of Storrs passed away peacefully at The Residence at South Windsor Farm. Services will be private.
Rocco J. Cancellaro
Apr 25, 2019
Rocco J. Cancellaro, 88, of Willimantic, died peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019 after a long illness. Son of Joseph and Helen P. (Attivissimo) Cancellaro, he was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 20, 1931. He moved with his family to Willimantic in 1936. Mr. Cancellaro served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict as a radioman on...
