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James Campetelle
Jul 4, 2019
James A. Campetelle, 98, of Storrs, CT, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2019. Jim was born on April 4, 1921 in Waterbury, CT and grew up in New York and New Haven. He joined the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) as a young man and then went directly into the Army during WWII serving in Burma then later served in...
Donovan Luis Martinez
Jul 4, 2019
Donovan Luis Martinez (13), of Willimantic, CT passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4th, 2019. Donovan was a student in Windham public schools. He loved playing video games, watching anime, and spending time with his friends and family. His adoration for his mother was matched by the lives of those he touched. Donovan's gentle soul and big heart were both...
Thomas E. Delorme
Jul 1, 2019
Thomas Eugene Delorme, 75, of Windham, went to his eternal rest at Windham Community Memorial Hospital on July 1, 2019. Born in Windham on April 7, 1944, he was the son of the late Louis and Evelyn (Brousseau) Delorme. Thomas was a true lifelong resident of Windham. Thomas enjoyed watching his favorite baseball team the Boston Red Sox on television...
Lena E. Sokolovsky
Jun 28, 2019
Lena E. Stuart Sokolovsky ~ Mansfield, CT "The Queen" Lena was born on the 19th of August 1920, London, England. On the 28th of June 2019, she left her Earthly home to join her Beloved Lord in the Kingdom of Heaven for a cup of British Tea. Our Beloved Lena leaves All of Us with wonderful memories of her Joyous...
Mary L. Bruttomesso
Jun 26, 2019
Mary L. Bruttomesso was born in Norwalk, CT, on June 2, 1958. She was a life-long resident of Willimantic, celebrating 33 years of recovery through the NA & AA program. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Springfield College in 1999. Mary was employed at Mansfield OBGYN for 16 years, working with those she loved and considered...
Maryann (O'Connor) Simpson
Jun 21, 2019
MaryAnn Simpson, of Ashford, CT passed away on Friday, June 21, peacefully at home after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Merrill Simpson, to whom she was married 58 years in May. She was a loving, caring wife, grandmother, and aunt, and loved animals big and small. She worked for the town of Ashford...
Stephen Gary Wielock
Jun 20, 2019
Stephen Gary Wielock 63 of Lebanon, CT passed away Thursday June 20, 2019 at Windham hospital surrounded by his loving family. Stephen was born on March 28th 1956 in Willimantic CT, he was the son of Peter Wielock Sr, and Bertha (Eaton) Wielock. He attended the Windham public schools and participated in Special Olympics for many years. Stephen was an...
Daniel Gerard Caron
Jun 13, 2019
Daniel ?Dan? Gerard Caron, 68, of Eden, North Carolina, passed away Thursday morning, June 13, 2019, at his home. Dan was born November 5, 1950, in Willimantic, CT, and was raised in Mansfield, CT, where he attended school and graduated from E. O. Smith in 1968. In 2008 he was proud to have been Baptised at the Hillcrest Baptist Church...
Nicholas Ryan Hardegen
Jun 13, 2019
It is with deepest sorrow we announce that Nicholas Ryan Hardegen, 25, a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2019. Those who knew Nick, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Nick will be greatly missed everyday by his mother Karen Hardegen; father Shawn Hardegen and wife Gail; brother...
Richard Louis Nassiff Sr.
Jun 11, 2019
Richard L. Nassiff Sr., of Willimantic, joined the love of his live in eternal peace on June 11, 2019. Richard, Dick as all knew him, was born in North Adams, MA, April 5, 1926, the son of Richard and Threasa (Mitchell), who emigrated from Maasser El Chouf, Lebanon in 1918. Dick was a humble and honorable man who was not...
Kevin Natusch
Jun 9, 2019
Kevin John Natusch, 58, of Storrs, CT, passed away at home on June 9, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Waterbury to Milton Herman and Henrietta (TerVeen) Natusch, Kevin grew up in Oxford and attended the local public schools, including Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury, where he was involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Kevin started the...
Debora (Dick) Brown
Jun 9, 2019
It is with mixed sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Debora Brown this past Sunday, June 9th,?2019. She has gone before us into the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, whom she loved and adored and served with all of her heart. She was affectionately known as ?Miss Debbi? or ?Mama Debbi? and will be...
Beatrice E. (Squires) Peckham
Jun 8, 2019
Beatrice Etta Peckham (Squires) died peacefully in her sleep on June 8, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born in Coventry on April 14, 1925 to Arthur Edward Squires and Etta Nellie Squires (Gergler). Beatrice married Rowland Clayton Peckham on January 11, 1943. They had a long and loving marriage until his passing in 1992 at the age...
Ewald Walz
Jun 8, 2019
Ewald Walz, 75, of Willimantic, passed peacefully on June 8, 2019 surrounded by family and his beloved wife (Shatzie) Hildegard Walz at Windham Hospital. Ewald was born in Germany on February 20, 1944. The Walz Family immigrated to the USA in April of 1952. He studied Civil and Transportation Engineering at UCONN for his under and post graduate degree. Ewald...
Wayne John Rajewski
Jun 7, 2019
Wayne J Rajewski,45, of Uncasville, CT passed away peacefully on June 7th 2019. Was born in Norwich,CT to Harriet E Ziolko (Rajewski) and the late Wayne W Rajewski. Wayne worked for many years as a pressmen at places such as Commercial Printers and Vision One. Toward the end of his life he chose to be an independent car mechanic. Wayne...
Mitchell V. Gagne
Jun 6, 2019
Mitchell Vincent Gagne, of Scotland, Connecticut, made his voyage to the other side on June 6th, 2019. He was born on May 26th, 1961 in Willimantic, Connecticut, and had recently celebrated his 58th birthday. He will be loved, cherished, and always remembered by his loving wife of 30 years, Becky, and his beloved sons, Harry and Steven. Mitch passed from...
Victor M. Vargas
Jun 4, 2019
Victor M. Vargas, 39 of Willimantic passed away unexpected at his home on June 4, 2019. A complete obituary will be posted when completed.
Jean Marie (Barlow) O'Connor
Jun 3, 2019
Jean Marie (nee Barlow) O'Connor, 89, of Willimantic, CT, lately of Atria Assisted Living of Glastonbury, CT, passed away at St. Francis Medical Center in Hartford. A beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jean was born in Davenport Iowa, one of eight children, to David and Loretta Barlow. The family moved to Willimantic CT when she was a young girl....
Gene Willis Ward
Jun 2, 2019
Gene Willis Ward 75, of North Windham passed away suddenly with his devoted wife Sandra (Dickerson) by his side on Sunday June 2, 2019. Gene leaves behind many family and friends that loved him dearly. The family would like to thank the staff of Douglas Manor for their exquisite care. Services will be private and at the convenience of the...
Marilyn (Cates) Greenleaf
May 27, 2019
Marilyn Cates Greenleaf, 89, of Columbia, formerly of Coventry, CT and Zephyrhills, FL, passed peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2019, at the home of her daughter Elaine and her husband, Tom Burns. Marilyn was born on April 28, 1930, to Louis and Evelyn Cates of Rockland, ME. She graduated from Rockland High School in 1948. On November 20, 1948, Marilyn...
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