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Lillian Emma Donnell

Lillian Emma Donnell

Apr 21, 2025

Lillian Emma (Perryman) Donnell, 92, of Coventry, CT passed peacefully at home into the arms of almighty God on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born in 1932 to Herbert & Emma (Coutieri) Perryman of Englewood, NJ, Lillian graduated from Englewood High School and then secretarial school in New York. She married her brother’s best friend, Sam Donnell, in 1952 and they...

Lionel Desrosiers

Lionel Desrosiers

Apr 20, 2025

It is with profound love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Lionel "Lee" Desrosiers on Easter Sunday surrounded by his loving wife Lillian M. Desrosiers, and his two sons, Brian Desrosiers of Roxbury Twp, NJ and Mark Desrosiers of Mill Valley, CA , at Hartford Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 16, 1943, in...

Edith K. Doucette

Edith K. Doucette

Apr 20, 2025

Edith K. Doucette, 89 of North Windham, CT passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. Born on January 24, 1936, in Newcastle, Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Orvie and Rachel (Chamberlin) Miner. Edith was the beloved wife of the late James E. Doucette Sr. Edith was a loving mother to James E. Doucette Jr. and Eugene (Gene)...

John W. Moran

John W. Moran

Apr 16, 2025

John (Jack) W. Moran passed away from natural causes on April 16, 2025. Born on February 5, 1933, in Willimantic, CT to Louis and Mary Moran. Jack graduated from Windham High School in 1950. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955 at the rank of Airman First Class. Jack worked in the...

John Dominic Misale

John Dominic Misale

Apr 16, 2025

John Dominic Misale, 90, of Mansfield Center, husband of Constance Shirley (née Boneski ) died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT. He was born April 28, 1934 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of Salvatore Carmelo Misale and Felicia Rose (née Tripodi ), first generation Americans from Cosoleto, Calabria, Italy. John studied to be an Electrician at...

Alex A. Job

Alex A. Job

Apr 14, 2025

Alex A. Job, 91, of Scotland, formerly of Norwich, husband of Joan (DeGray) Job, died Monday, April 14, 2025 at Harrington Court, in Colchester. He was born September 11, 1933 in Norwich, the son of the late Louis and Mary Job. Alex and Joan were married on October 9, 1954, and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in October 2024. He...

Jessica Lee Gile

Jessica Lee Gile

Apr 5, 2025

Jessica was born to Joseph and Bonnie Gulick on February 22, 1977, at Windham Hospital. While Jessica was growing up she was an active member of the local 4H Club and enjoyed participating in equestrian competitions. Jessica was able to achieve one of her dreams of opening a horse rescue in November 2023 (The Rusty Nail Farm). She was passionate...

Raymond P. Ratte

Raymond P. Ratte

Apr 3, 2025

Raymond Paul Ratte, known simply as "Ray" to those who loved him, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he made his home in Mansfield Center, Connecticut, where he built a life filled with family, purpose, and the things that mattered most. For nearly five decades, Ray shared his life with his...

David Michael Mccrory

David Michael Mccrory

Mar 30, 2025

David Michael McCrory, age 79, formerly of Coventry, CT. passed away on 3-30-25 at his assisted living facility in South Windsor. David was born on 4-26-45 in Memphis, TN, where he obtained grade school through high school, undergraduate, and graduate degrees. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mellie McCrory, who predeceased him along with his older brother...

Richard T. Hinckley

Richard T. Hinckley

Mar 28, 2025

Richard T. Hinckley, born December 14, 1963 , passed away on March 28, 2025 at the age of 61. He was the son of Howard K. and Virginia (Fraser) Hinckley, of Willimantic, CT. Richard passed away in his childhood home in Columbia, CT with his devoted wife by his side. Richard graduated from Windham Technical High School, in 1982, where...

Paul Robert Simmons

Paul Robert Simmons

Mar 24, 2025

Paul Robert Simmons, 72 of Tinkerville Rd., Willington, husband of Ronda (Korner) Simmons passed away on Monday morning, March 24, 2025 at St. Francis Hosptial. He was born September 15, 1952 in Willimantic, the son of late George and Jacqueline (Poirier) Simmons and had resided in Willington for over 49 years. Paul had been employed at Scranton Motors in Vernon...

Bruce N. Potter

Bruce N. Potter

Mar 20, 2025

Bruce Potter, 88, of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was the son of Charles and Gertrude Potter. Bruce started his career as a Tool and Die Maker at Akim Engineering. He eventually decided to become self employed as a Flooring Installer where he enjoyed the freedom of working for himself. He always had a project going...

Robert Arthur Brault

Robert Arthur Brault

Mar 17, 2025

Robert A. Brault, 75, of Mansfield, formerly of Coventry and Franklin, husband of the late Linda Brault, died Monday, March 17, 2025 at Backus Hospital. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Arthur and Doris (Goss) Brault Sr. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran, where he served in the United States Army. Robert leaves two daughters, Pamela...

Eleanor Haggerty

Eleanor Haggerty

Mar 17, 2025

Eleanor (Rathbun) Haggerty, 85, of Mansfield Center, wife of John “Jackie” Haggerty, went to the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born in Willimantic the daughter of the late Charles and Doris Burnham and stepdaughter of Mabel Rathbun and Armando. She was the granddaughter of Rufus and Sara Cobb. Eleanor was a member of the USS Allagash ships...

Majorie Roach

Majorie Roach

Mar 15, 2025

Marjorie (Lawrence) Roach, “Marj” 92 of Coventry, passed away peaceful and without pain at home, Saturday March 15th, 2025 with her daughter at her side and her favorite music playing in the background. Born April 20th, 1932 in Lawrence Massachusetts to Eleanor Gertrude (Siefert) Lawrence and John Lawrence. After the passing of her mother in 1937 she was brought to...

Raymond M. Olsen

Raymond M. Olsen

Mar 13, 2025

Raymond Magnus Olsen Jr, age 77 died peacefully at home on 3/13/25. Raymond was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the oldest son of Raymond Magnus Sr. and Bernice (Washieleski) Olsen. Raymond participated in the boy scouts for many years and received the highest rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Ryan High School in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating high school, Raymond began...

Kelsey A. Dunnack

Kelsey A. Dunnack

Mar 12, 2025

Kelsey Dunnack (née Aubert), 36, passed away on March 12, 2025, in Hartford, Connecticut. Born on November 15, 1988, in San Diego, California, Kelsey brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. Kelsey was a beloved member of her community, known for her vibrant and outgoing personality. She dedicated much of her career to the service industry, where she...

William August Clifford Jr.

William August Clifford Jr.

Mar 11, 2025

William A. Clifford Jr. 65 of Ashford passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025 at Windham Hospital after a long illness. He was born February 17, 1960 in Manchester CT. He is survived by his loving wife Kietha, his daughter Jessica Clifford, stepdaughter Julieann Dobosz, stepdaughter Rebecca and her husband Joshua Beebe, stepdaughter Heather Halbach and her fiancé Steven Curtis,...

Franz J. Hoerzer

Franz J. Hoerzer

Mar 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franz Hoerzer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend who departed this life peacefully at home on March 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Harass, Austria on 10/16/1942, Franz was a dedicated, hard working, wise, strong, caring, and compassionate man. He found immense joy...

Robert C. Parizeau

Robert C. Parizeau

Mar 7, 2025

Robert C. Parizeau, 89, of South Windsor, CT passed away on March 7, 2025. Born on November 15, 1935 to the late Eli J. Parizeau and Dorothy Burns (Parizeau) in Rockville, CT. Bob grew up in Willimantic and attended Windham High School, Class of 1953. He later resided in Manchester, Vernon, Woodstock, CT and Sacramento, CA. for many years before...

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