Timothy M. Tolokan
Nov 3, 2024
Timothy Tolokan Obituary Tim Tolokan, 79, of South Kingstown, R.I. and formerly of Storrs, CT., passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. A native of Willimantic, CT., Tim had a lengthy and successful career at the University of Connecticut, overseeing the sports information/athletic communications office. He joined the UConn staff in 1980, became the Director of Athletic Media Relations in...
Dorothy E. (Evans) Belli
Oct 31, 2024
Dorothy Belli Obituary Dorothy Evans Belli, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt passed peacefully on October 31, 2024, at home. She passed away exactly four years after the passing of Al. Born April 28, 1931, Dottie grew up in Columbia where she lived most of her life. She and Al built their home and lived there most of...
Ruth E. Sweet
Oct 26, 2024
Ruth Sweet Obituary Ruth Elizabeth (Perkins) Sweet, (aka Magnolia Blossom), 90, of Lebanon, wife of the late John H. Sweet, died Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Mansfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born in Preston, CT on July 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Parker) Perkins. She is predeceased by her husband John H....
Joann (Yaconiello) Chernushek
Oct 17, 2024
JoAnn Chernushek Obituary JoAnn (Yaconiello) Chernushek, passed away on October 17, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. She was predeceased by her parents, grandparents, and many beloved aunts and uncles. She leaves her husband, Henry Michael Chernushek, her brother Christopher Sarli and his wife Jennifer and her nephews Landon and Chris Sarli Jr. She also leaves her sister,...
Donald Patrick Sayers
Oct 15, 2024
Donald Sayers Obituary Donald Patrick Sayers passed away at the age of 91 on October 15, 2024 at Hartford Hospital. Son of the late Francis and Helen Sayers, Don was born on November 22, 1932 in Willimantic. He attended St. Joseph School and graduated from Windham High School (1951) and Willimantic State Teachers College (1955) where he played varsity basketball....
Curtis G. Braxton
Oct 12, 2024
Curtis Braxton Obituary Curtis Glenn Braxton Sr. 70 passed away Saturday October 12th 2024 at his home in Connecticut. Curtis retired from the Army in Denver, Colorado where he resided until moving back east in 2017. Born in Providence, R.I. he was the son of the late John Braxton and Velma (Taylor) Braxton and the youngest of 7 children. He...
Dennis Walker
Oct 10, 2024
Dennis Walker Obituary It is with a heart full of cherished memories that we announce the peaceful passing of Dennis Scott Walker, known affectionately as Dennie to his friends and loved ones, on the 10th of October, 2024. Born on the 9th of May,1940, in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, Dennie's journey through life was marked by generosity, kindness, thoughtfulness, and...
Maija (Sturans) Zeidenbergs
Oct 10, 2024
Maija Zeidenbergs Obituary Maija Zeidenbergs (Sturans), of Wilmington, DE, passed away at the age of 92 on October, 10, 2024, joining her husband Dr. Girts Zeidenbergs (04.05.1934-02.17.2020), her sons Peter Zeidenbergs (02.07,1962-03.19.2013) and Eriks Andris Zeidenbergs (06.17.1964.-04.10.2015). She leaves behind her daughter Sandra and son in law Erik Jansons and grandchildren Nils and Mara. Maija was born September 11, 1932...
Javier "Jay" Hernandez
Oct 9, 2024
Javier Hernandez Obituary Javier Hernandez Serrano, known affectionally as “Jay” to his friends and family, passed away on October 9, 2024, in New London, Connecticut. He was born on December 13, 1955, in Manhattan, New York to the late German and Georgina (Serrano) Hernandez. Jay was active member of the Willimantic Knight of Columbus Council #14, a member of Sagrado...
Daphne Marie Briggs
Oct 8, 2024
Daphne Briggs Obituary Daphne M. (Kjellquist) Briggs, a beacon of warmth and selflessness, passed away at the age of 69 in Willimantic, CT, on October 8, 2024, due to cardiac arrest after a long battle with kidney failure. Born in Manchester, CT, on September 7, 1955, Daphne was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who filled the...
Nancy Deuel
Oct 7, 2024
Nancy Deuel Obituary Nancy Jean Deuel, a beacon of loving kindness and gentle grace, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Born on December 1, 1944, in Willimantic, Connecticut, to Antonio and Irene (Burns) Cerreto, Nancy's life was a tapestry of devotion to her family, work, and many passions. Nancy's early years were spent in the nurturing...
Susan Josephine (Dodsworth) Michel
Oct 7, 2024
Susan Michel Obituary It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Josephine Michel, age 74, on October 7, 2024, of Ashford, CT. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones after patiently and bravely battling Parkinson’s Disease for 18 1/2 years. Susan was born on December 31, 1949, in Sheffield, England to Joseph (d. 1986) and...
Shirley Adana (Harris) Mason
Sep 29, 2024
Shirley Mason Obituary Shirley Adana Mason died peacefully at home on September 29,2024, at the age of 90. She was born on May 26, 1934, to William W. Harris and Ruth French Harris in Willimantic, CT. Shirley was predeceased by her parents and her former husband, Dr. Vernon G. Mason. She was also predeceased by her sister, Joyce Bassett who...
Coral-Ann (Potter) Pompeii
Sep 28, 2024
Coral-Ann Pompeii Obituary Coral Ann Pompeii passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on November 1, 1938, to the late Delmar and Gladys Potter. She grew up in Coventry, eventually residing in Columbia with her family. Coral was a proud graduate of Windham High School. Her career was marked by years of dedicated service...
Anthony Ross Linkkila Sr.
Sep 25, 2024
Anthony Linkkila Sr. Obituary Anthony Ross Linkkila Sr., husband of the late Donna (Godfrey) Linkkila passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2024. He was born at home on August 12, 1937, in Hampton, CT to the late Rita (Moran) and Henry A. Linkkila. Tony was a multi-talented man, curious, inventive, and a voracious reader. Searching for his...
Gary L. Fagan
Sep 20, 2024
Gary Fagan Obituary Gary Lee Fagan, a man of boundless warmth, strength, and compassion, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and deep care for others. Born on March 9, 1958, in Hartford, Connecticut, Gary's generous heart and adventurous spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His memory will be treasured by all who...
Norma Ladd
Sep 20, 2024
Norma Ladd Obituary Norma Douglass Ladd, of South Windham, died peacefully at home on Sept. 20, 2024. She was born on Aug. 1, 1934, to George T. Douglas and Alice Paradis Douglas. Norma was predeceased by her parents and her husband of 40 years, Raymond Lester Ladd Jr. She was also predeceased by her brother, Wayne Douglass, and her two...
Sheila H. Scallion
Sep 17, 2024
Sheila Scallion Obituary Sheila Hall Roberts-Scallion died on September 17, 2024. She was born on December 21, 1928, in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Jack L. and Grace McFall Hall. She was raised and educated in West Hartford, CT., graduating in 1946 from Hall High School and from Vermont Jr. College in 1948. In 1950, she married Maurice...
Grace Adams
Sep 17, 2024
Grace Adams Obituary Grace Adams, a beloved and dedicated member of the Willimantic community and Temple Bnai Israel, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in New York on August 30, 1943, to Hazel Huber Adams DeLuca and Mark Hancock Adams, she was predeceased by her sister Lucy DeLuca, her stepfather Joseph Anthony DeLuca,...
Philip J. Secker
Sep 14, 2024
Philip Secker Obituary Philip James Secker passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, on August 26, 1937, the son of Walter James Secker and Ingeborg Rosine, nee Bakke, Secker. He graduated from Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, in 1959, with summa cum laude honors. He earned a Bachelor of...
