Rosaria "Sadie" (Spataro) Risley
Sep 8, 2018
Rosaria ?Sadie? Risley, 88, of Willimantic, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Douglas Manor in Windham. She was the wife of the late Robert Risley for 57 years. Rosaria was born October 25, 1929 in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of the late Corrado and Concetta (Piccirillo) Spataro Sr. She was an advent Red Sox Fan, and enjoyed...
Laurie Ann (Barden) Freeman
Sep 5, 2018
Laurie Ann (Barden) Freeman, 56, beloved wife of Dennis T. Freeman of Bozrah, passed away on September 5, 2018 from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Laurie was born June 11, 1962 in Westfield, Massachusetts to Warren and Dorothy Ann (LeClaire) Barden. She grew up in Coventry, attending the local schools. She later graduated from nursing school and worked...
Elaine Antoinette Enright
Sep 2, 2018
Elaine Antoinette Enright (St. Pierre), 88 of Mansfield, Connecticut died September 2, 2018 with her family by her side. Elaine was born October 23, 1929 to Ovide and Roseabla (Gallant) St. Pierre in Woonsocket, RI. After her marriage she moved to Mansfield, CT where she raised her three sons, Michael, Kevin and Patrick Enright. When her youngest son went to...
Pearl Shirley (Le Fort) Doubleday
Sep 1, 2018
Pearl Shirley (Le Fort) Doubleday, widow of the late Maurice A. Doubleday, died September 1, 2018 in Colchester, formerly of Hebron. She was born in Manchester, CT on January 13, 1932, to the late Warren E. and Florence (Hart) LeFort. Pearl Shirley graduated Class of 1951 from South Manchester High School. She married Maurice on June 23, 1951. From September...
Jacqueline L. (Schwartz) Mennig
Aug 31, 2018
Jacqueline L. Mennig, 91, of Mansfield, formerly of Coventry, wife of the late Franklin Mennig, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. She was born in Pottsville, PA, the daughter of the late William and Olive (Richards) Schwartz. She moved to Connecticut in 1957. She leaves behind her sister, Dawn Tremills of Milford, CT. A Memorial Service will be held...
Chad Robinshaw
Aug 30, 2018
Chad Robinshaw, 35, of Mansfield, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2018. He was born in Willimantic, the son of Linda Sypher. He worked at Holmgren Suburu for 14+ years. He enjoyed life and the outdoors, fishing, bike riding, and hanging out with family and friends. He is survived by his mother Linda Sypher and step-dad Tim Sypher, daughter Zara...
Katherine (Antoshko) Konieczny
Aug 25, 2018
Katherine Konieczny, 98, passed away in Windham on August 25, 2018. Katherine was born on November 17, 1919 to Ukranian Parents Mychajlo and Tatiana Antoshko, near Peremysl, Poland. In 1941 there was great turmoil by invading German forces and like many young men and women in the area she was rounded up and transported to Germany to work as slave...
Grace (Hayes) Lougee
Aug 20, 2018
Grace Hayes Lougee, age 97, of Storrs, CT passed away on Monday, August 20th, at Windham Hospital in Willimantic, CT. A native of West Bridgewater, MA, Grace was the daughter of John Hayes and Margaret Hayes (Murphy), and the youngest of their eight children. She attended local schools in West Bridgewater as well as Bridgewater State College. Grace married her...
David Ferbrache
Aug 19, 2018
David Ferbrache, 78, of Columbia, CT passed away at home on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born January 19, 1940 in Coshocton, OH, son of the late Thomas D Ferbrache and Katharine B Ferbrache. A lifelong learner with formal studies in philosophy, American literature, mathematics and computer science, David was an educator whose teaching career spanned classes at Conotton...
Leslie Norman Pitman, Dds
Aug 19, 2018
Dr. Leslie Norman Pitman, a 15 year resident of Canterbury, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 19, 2018. Dr. Pitman, 88, is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lynne Warner Pitman. Born September 10, 1929 in Norwalk, CT, Dr. Pitman was the son of Leslie A. and Ellen (Cedergren) Pitman, and the younger brother of Helen M....
Isabella (Eckstein) Vernon
Aug 19, 2018
It is with great sadness that Isabella M. L.(Eckstein) Vernon, of Windham, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 after a long series of illnesses and is now joyously at peace in the loving arms of her Lord. She was born in Vienna, Austria in 1945 and emigrated to the United States with her family a few years later. Isabella...
John M. Potvin
Aug 18, 2018
John M. Potvin, 71, passed away at home on Saturday August 18th after a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. John was born on April 14th, 1947, to Arthur and Laura (Maynard) Potvin in Willimantic, CT. John leaves his loving mother Laura; his son Joseph and wife Amy, and their children Matthew, Emma, and Sean of...
Thomas W. Leet
Aug 17, 2018
Thomas W. Leet, SR. passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday August 17, 2018. Formerly of Andover, Tom resided in Ashford the past nine years. Tom leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Lorraine, their seven children, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He served our country in the USAF during the early 60's, worked at Pratt & Whitney...
Richard A. Mongeau
Aug 16, 2018
Richard (Rick) A. Mongeau passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his home in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. He was a beloved husband to Debra (Bigelow) Mongeau for 35 years. Throughout his life Rick was a passionate blacksmith, creating art from wrought iron. He owned and operated Windham Forge and was still creating art up until his death. He...
John Everett Champe
Aug 15, 2018
On August 15 2018, John E. Champe has been peacefully called home to God. He was the son of the late Rev. Howard and Eleanor Pendleton Lord Champe. Born on August 4 1922 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. He resided in Gilead, CT with his parents until they accepted a missionary calling to Mexico when he was one...
Reynold Dziekan
Aug 13, 2018
Reynold Dziekan, age 78, of Windham passed away Monday, August 13th, 2018 at Douglas Manor . A native of Willimantic, he was the son of the late Walter and Germaine Dziekan. Reynold was a veteran of the Army and was employed as a Machinist at Brand Rex. He is survived by his son, Stacy Dziekan, daughters, Renee Dziekan & Tammy...
Duane Steinburg
Aug 13, 2018
Duane Steinburg, 48, of Willimantic, died August 13, 2018 at his home. Duane most enjoyed spending time with his wife and daughters, and the family cats. He had a very caring personality and his smile alone would brighten your day. Duane was a gentle soul with many friends and was loved by all who knew him. There are no calling...
Eleanor Rose Costello
Aug 12, 2018
Eleanor Rose Strede Costello, age 92, passed way August 12, 2018. She was born November 14, 1925 in Manchester, Connecticut. Married to John F. Costello Jr. after WWII, she became part of the Eagleville community while raising her five children. She was very active in The Friendship Club and The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagleville Fire Department. Later in life...
Frances A. (Gantick) Anthony
Aug 11, 2018
Frances A. (Gantick) Anthony of Storrs, departed this life on August 11, 2018. She was born on August 8, 1923 in Willimantic, daughter of John and Catherine (Burski) Gantick. She was the widow of Rodney Charles Anthony. Frances was a graduate of Lyman Memorial High School in Lebanon. She had been employed at the American Thread Company in Willimantic as...
Francine Jay Hodovan
Aug 9, 2018
Francine Jay Hodovan, 62, of Ashford, passed away on August 9, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Windham, CT and moved to CA after completing high school. She obtained her BA in French from Sonoma State University and afterwards had a long career in Financial Planning. Francine always enjoyed traveling and traveled extensively throughout India and Nepal....
