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...
Bonnie Ro (Naumec) Riquier
May 27, 2019
Bonnie Ro (Naumec) Riquier, 67, wife of the late Michael Riquier, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Harry and Roma (Hicks) Naumec. Bonnie will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. She enjoyed raising her animals, crocheting, and...
David R. Parent
May 27, 2019
It is with great sadness to announce the death of Dave R. Parent, 52, of Lebanon, CT. Dave passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of May 27, 2019. Son of the late Rosaire and Sharon (Cardinal) Parent, he was predeceased by his younger brother Frances Parent. Dave is survived by his older brother Adam L. Parent, of...
Annie P. (Zaklukiewicz) Vincent
May 23, 2019
Annie P. Vincent, 94, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019 at The Village at South Farms. Annie was born in Willimantic, CT on June 25, 1924 to the late Joseph and Karolina (Serwanski) Zaklukiewicz. Soon after graduating from Windham High School, Annie went to work for the Federal Government and worked in many different countries. Annie met...
Diana E. (Podmore) Perry
May 18, 2019
Diana E. Perry (Podmore) passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 79. A native of Scotland, Connecticut, she was born in Willimantic on Independence Day, July 4, 1939. She attended Windham High School class of 1957. Married to Russell R. Perry (Russ) for 60 years; an adored wife, beloved...
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...
