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George Monteiro

George Monteiro

Nov 5, 2019

George Monteiro Obituary George Monteiro, 87, of Windham, husband of Brenda Murphy, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Windham Hospital of a heart attack.  He was a son of the late Francisco and Augusta (Temudo) Monteiro. Born in Valley Falls, RI on May 23, 1932, George was a graduate of Cumberland High School, Brown University (A.B. and Ph.D.) and...

Elizabeth S. Skaats

Elizabeth S. Skaats

Nov 5, 2019

Elizabeth Skaats Obituary Elizabeth “Betty” (Spencer) Skaats, 87, of Windham Center, CT died Tuesday, November 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Agnes (Dean) Spencer. Betty graduated from Windham High School in 1950 and the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing with an R.N. degree in 1953. She married Norman Skaats on 10/13/1953 in Wethersfield, CT. Betty...

Joel L. York

Joel L. York

Nov 3, 2019

Joel York Obituary Joel L. York, 64, of Chaplin, CT died Sunday, November 3, 2019. Survived by his brother Walter “Kenny” of Chaplin; sister Cynthia Bibeau of Chaplin; step-brother Edward (Valerie) Garrison of Chaplin; and step-sisters Sandra LaChapelle of Canterbury and Sharon Garrison of Chaplin; Nieces and nephews Paula, Connie, Correna, Rhonda, Kenny, Pamela, Nicole, Kyra, Jake, Jennifer, and Jessica;...

William M. Ryan

William M. Ryan

Oct 29, 2019

William Ryan Obituary William McKenna Ryan, 79, of Mansfield Center, CT, passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019, after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.  He was surrounded by family members.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Bonnie Forgeron Ryan; his loving daughter, Kathleen Ryan-Gidman and her husband Matthew Gidman of Willington, CT, and...

Reginald Sevigny

Reginald Sevigny

Oct 29, 2019

Reginald Sevigny Obituary Reginald M. Sevigny, 79, of Chaplin, CT died Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Born to the late Delviau and Florence (Lefebure) Sevigny. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Ann; beautiful daughters Robin (Jeff) Novotny, Rita (Robert) Perry, and Renee (Christopher, Sr.) Darrow; seven grandchildren, one great-grandson; brothers Florian, Richard, John, and Norman Sevigny of Vermont; sisters...

Edward A. Swan

Edward A. Swan

Oct 26, 2019

Edward Swan Obituary Edward A. Swan, 74, of Willington, CT passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019. He is survived by a son, Charles and wife, Sheryl Kuhn of Windham, CT and daughters, Melissa and her husband, Rick Theiler of Wisconsin, and Lisa and her husband, Charlie Bradley of Ashford, CT. Edward also leaves his grandchildren and great-granchildren; five sisters;...

Richard Zepherie Theriaque

Richard Zepherie Theriaque

Oct 26, 2019

Richard Theriaque Obituary Richard Z. Theriaque, 81, of North Windham died Saturday, October 26, 2019. Born to Dora (Auclair) and Ovila Theriaque on February 22, 1938. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 62 years, Gladys (Mott); Children Richard M. (Diane) Theriaque of Chaplin, Tammy Theriaque of Arizona, Dianna (David) Geissert of Columbia, Laurie Theriaque of Willimantic;...

Norman Russ Slater, Sr.

Norman Russ Slater, Sr.

Oct 25, 2019

Norman Slater, Sr. Obituary Norman R. Slater, Sr. 79, of Scotland, CT died Friday, October 25, 2019. Born to the late Blanche (Russ) and Ernest Slater. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Viola (Cone) Slater; sons Norman Jr., Michael (Donna), and Tom Slater; daughter Susan Slater; sister Marilyn Slater; grandchildren Heather, Christine, Norman III, Briana, Sarah, Madison, Chase, Jessica,...

John "Jackie" Burton Hiltz

John "Jackie" Burton Hiltz

Oct 25, 2019

John "Jackie" Hiltz Obituary John Burton Hiltz, 64, of Windham, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Windham Hospital surrounded by his loving family. “Jackie”, as he was affectionately known,  was born in Windham, CT; the son of Thurl "Phil" Hiltz and the late Barbara (Brisbois) Hiltz. He leaves to cherish his precious memory his beloved wife of 25 years,...

Gertrude Adams

Gertrude Adams

Oct 24, 2019

Gertrude Adams Obituary Ruth Adams, 75, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 24, 2019. She was born on January 2, 1944 to the late Levi B. and Gertrude Cornell of Mansfield, CT as the youngest of nine brothers and sisters. “Ruthie” always made jokes, shared funny stories, and made those around her smile! She loved...

Arthur S. Moore

Arthur S. Moore

Oct 23, 2019

Arthur Moore Obituary Arthur Standish Moore, 85, of Mansfield Storrs died Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Born to the late Lora (Standish) and Earl Moore. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Potter) Moore; sister Lila Martin; nieces Kathy (Dave) Bitzel, Cindy Kidd (Steven Hoy), Chris Hobble, and Joan (Al) Gobin. He was preceded in death by his brother Russell,...

Milton N. Guay, Sr.

Milton N. Guay, Sr.

Oct 22, 2019

Milton Guay, Sr. Obituary Milton N. Guay Sr. was born on June 23, 1934 in a small house in Chaplin.  He was a middle child in a sibling group of 6, all predeceased except for the youngest and only girl Mary Frost of Old Lyme and her husband Robert.  Shortly after graduating high school Milton met the love of his...

Bailey L. Brenn

Bailey L. Brenn

Oct 22, 2019

Bailey Brenn Obituary Bailey "Bud" L. Brenn, Sr. of Coventry, formerly of Tolland, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  Born July 22, 1929, in Willimantic, CT, the son of Alta (Lincoln) and Charles Brenn, he spent his childhood on their family farm in Scotland, CT, the youngest of five children. Along with his...

Doris A. Haggerty

Doris A. Haggerty

Oct 21, 2019

Doris Haggerty Obituary Doris (LaFlamme) Haggerty, 63, died on October 21, 2019 at her home in Willimantic, CT. Born August 22, 1956, she was the daughter of Phyllis (King) and Arthur LaFlamme, and the widow of Donald Haggerty. She grew up in South Windham, CT and graduated from Windham High School. After high school, Doris became a proud member of...

Marcia K. (Koenig) Leonard

Marcia K. (Koenig) Leonard

Oct 20, 2019

Marcia Leonard Obituary MARCIA K. LEONARD 1933-2019 Marcia Koenig Leonard, born September 9, 1933, passed away at home, unexpectedly on October 20, 2019 after living 86 adventure filled years,  and has moved on to a new phase of her Spirit’s journey. Marcia was born in Little Falls MN, but moved to Santa Rosa CA when she was 7 with her...

Bradford J. Nichols

Bradford J. Nichols

Oct 18, 2019

Bradford Nichols Obituary Bradford J. Nichols, 31, of Windham Center, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at his home.  Bradford enjoyed music, movies and traveling with his sister.  He had a good sense of humor, a big heart and a personality that would light up a room.  Bradford also enjoyed the beach and going to Cape Cod.  He is survived by...

Faith M. Vertefeuille

Faith M. Vertefeuille

Oct 16, 2019

Faith Vertefeuille Obituary Faith Vertefeuille, 86, of Chaplin, CT died on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Born to the late Rita (Moran) and Henry Linkkila. Survived by sons Guy, Scott, Kim and wife Suzanne Poole, and Curt Vertefeuille; Brothers Mr. Anthony Linkkila, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Linkkila, and Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Linkkila; Sisters Karen and husband Arnold Trumm and Shelly...

Charles Roger Grant

Charles Roger Grant

Oct 11, 2019

Charles Grant Obituary Charles Roger Grant, 84, of Columbia, CT passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at Windham Hospital. He was born July 22, 1935 in Willimantic, CT to the late Lloyd Eugene Brown Grant and Sylvia Althea Miner Grant. Charlie was a hard worker starting at age 14 working with his dad on the farm and saw mill, full...

Mario Fiondella

Mario Fiondella

Oct 9, 2019

Mario Fiondella Obituary Mario Valentine Fiondella, 91, a long-time resident of 321 East Old Route Six, died October 9, 2019.  A veteran of WWII, he served in the 11 th  Airborne of the US Army. Prior to retirement, he taught mathematics at the Universities of New Mexico, Florida, and Connecticut and was a Division Director at Manchester Community Technical College....

Richard L. Norgaard

Richard L. Norgaard

Oct 9, 2019

Richard Norgaard Obituary Richard L. Norgaard PhD, professor emeritus and philanthropist, of Mansfield Center, CT died at his home on October 9.  He was 89. Richard served his country on the USS New Jersey in the Korean War.  His professional life was dedicated to academics as a professor of finance at the universities of Texas, Southern California, and Connecticut where...

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