Thomas Edward Weston
Nov 27, 2025
Thomas Edward Weston (January 15, 1957 – November 27, 2025) of Coventry, CT and Crystal River, FL
Tom lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed in September 2024 while in Budapest, Hungary. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, JanMarie Blinn Weston, sons Matthew and Gregory, daughter-in-law Emily, brother Barry, sisters Karen Gazzillo, Sue Smith, Terry Roach,...
Mark Allen Light Sr.
Nov 23, 2025
Mark Allen Light Sr., 72, of Windham Center, CT, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born and raised in Windham Center, CT, Mark devoted his life to his family, his community, and especially to the Windham Center Fire Department, where he proudly served for 55 years. His dedication, leadership, and service left an enduring mark on the community...
Suzanne Ricard
Nov 23, 2025
Suzanne (Starkel) Ricard, 84, of Coventry, CT, passed away on November 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Suzanne was a lifetime resident of Coventry.
In her youth she was a member of Coventry’s waterski team and in 1960, she was honored as Miss Firewoman of Eastern Connecticut. Suzanne’s life was marked by creativity and devotion.
She was a master craftsperson, and her...
Felix Estremera, Sr.
Nov 23, 2025
Felix Estremera Sr., 90, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, passed away on November 23, 2025.
Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Felix later moved to Brooklyn, New York to pursue a professional boxing career. After retiring from the ring, he dedicated himself to craftsmanship, becoming a skilled finish carpenter and eventually opening his own furniture shop in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Felix loved exploring the...
Barbara Ellson Lacey
Nov 21, 2025
Barbara Ellson Lacey was born on December 11, 1937 in the Bronx, New York. A gifted artist, initially with painting, and later in life with quilting, she attended the prestigious High School of Music and Art in Manhattan, New York. She completed undergraduate work with honors in history at Smith College, a master’s degree at the University of Connecticut, and...
Lyle Albert Bentley
Nov 20, 2025
Lyle Albert Bentely, 88, of North Windham, passed peacefully on the evening of November 20, 2025 surrounded by family.
He was born January 10,1937 in Colchester, VT, the son of the late Byron and Ione (Wood) Bentley. He grew up in Jericho, VT on a dairy farm with his brother and sisters. The stories of his childhood will continue on with...
Guiyun Wei
Nov 20, 2025
Guiyun Wei, 92, of Storrs Mansfield, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025.
She was born in China, where she married and raised two children. More than 30 years ago, she moved to the United States to be close to her daughter and son.
Guiyun loved sewing, gardening, and cooking. She was known for her humor, kindness, and positive spirit. She brought...
Loris R. Masterton
Nov 19, 2025
Loris Ruth Masterton (maiden name Matthys), a longtime resident of Storrs, passed away on November 19th, 2025, at 102 years of age. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 20th, 1923, and grew up there. She graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana, where met and married William Lewis Masterton (Bill) in 1953. They moved to Storrs in...
Rafael Frutos
Nov 19, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Rafael Frutos Jr., 29, of Willimantic, Connecticut, who entered eternal rest on November 19, 2025.
Con profundo amor y tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Rafael Frutos Jr., de 29 años, de Willimantic, Connecticut, quien entró en su descanso eterno el 19 de noviembre de 2025.
Rafael was a gentle soul whose smile...
Milo Carl Smith
Nov 18, 2025
Milo C. Smith, 92, of Willimantic, CT, passed away Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 29, 1933, son of Leon and Katherine Smith.
Milo has been a devoted husband to Doris Legere Smith for 72 years. He is predeceased by his daughter, Joyce Smith Crepeau and multiple siblings whom he loved and cared for.
Milo...
Marjorie S. Brown
Nov 16, 2025
Marjorie Sickles Brown passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 95. Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a pillar of faith and dedication in her community.
Marjorie is survived by her husband Lynn R. Brown, her four children David (Jodie) Brown, Barbara (John) Geske, Lynda (Craig) Lee and Anne (Chris) Good, eight grandchildren, Stephen (Julie)...
Mary Lou Wadsworth
Nov 14, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Mary Lou (Healy) Wadsworth. She passed unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on Friday November 14, 2025. Mary Lou was born in Willimantic, CT to the late John F. Healy and Helen (Bellevance) Healy.
She attended St. Joseph's School, Windham High School and Bryant College. She worked at Capitol Garage in...
John J. Sowa
Nov 14, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Retired TSgt John J. Sowa age 78 of Coventry, CT. John was born on February 15th, 1947, in Torrington, CT to the late Sigmund and Eugenia Sowa (Rzeczkowski).
John served as a Marine for three years and fought for one tour in the Vietnam War. After being a civilian for a short time, John enlisted...
Pauline M. Frey
Nov 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mom, Pauline M. Frey, who left us on November 12, 2025, at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and our devoted dad, Frederick W. Frey, who she was married to for fifty-eight years.
Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on August 3, 1937, Pauline...
Cynthia A. Sposito
Nov 12, 2025
Cynthia A. Sposito, 76, of Coventry, CT, passed away on November 12, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1949, in Windham, Connecticut to Gretchen E. Therrien Tellier and Homer R. Therrien.
Cindy is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, James, and her cherished daughter, Amy. She also leaves a sister, Susan Martineau and her husband, Glenn, a brother,...
Betty Ann Cyr
Nov 11, 2025
Betty Ann (Clark) Cyr, 92, was called home Tuesday night surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1933 at home in Pomfret, Vermont, a daughter of the late Maynard and Dora (Greenwood) Clark; and one of fourteen children.
Betty married her long-time love, Roland J Cyr Sr on February 14th, 1953. She was a member of St. Joseph Church...
John M. Adamcik
Nov 9, 2025
John Adamcik, a lifelong resident of Mansfield, CT, Passes away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on February 6, 1940, John was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Verga) Adamcik, and grandson of John Adamick. He attended several local schools in Mansfield and graduated from Windham High School in June 1958.
John worked for 25...
Susan Willet Gage
Nov 8, 2025
Susan Willet Gage, of Middletown and Woodstock, passed away on November 8, 2025. She was born in Willimantic, the daughter of Donald and Juliet Willet.
Sue graduated from Windham High School and the University of Connecticut. After a long career in the insurance industry, she earned her master’s degree in counseling and began a second career as a school counselor, retiring...
Gretchen Pokorny
Nov 3, 2025
Gretchen (Becker) Pokorny, 87, of Columbia passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, Connecticut.
Born on January 14, 1938, at Windham Hospital, Gretchen was the daughter of the late George and Sophie (Ulrich) Becker. She attended Buchanan Elementary School in Mansfield and graduated from Windham High School with the Class of 1955.
On June...
