Philip Lee Russell
Nov 25, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Philip Lee Russell of Hampton announce that he went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2017 after recently celebrating his 83rd birthday. Phil was born in Milo, Maine on November 2, 1934, the eldest son of the late Gordon & Rebecca (Ricker) Russell. He graduated from Farmington High...
Louise Emma (Husted) Sabo
Nov 24, 2017
Louise Emma Husted Sabo went home to be with her Lord, and Savior, on November 24, 2017. Louise was a resident of South Windham CT where she had resided with her husband, Andrew Sabo since 1964. She was born in Bridgeport CT on April 19, 1922 and was the daughter of Lucy (Lamb) and Lyman Husted Louise (Lou) was a...
Charles H. Knapp Phd
Nov 23, 2017
Charles Harris Knapp, 86, of Mansfield Center, CT died peacefully Thanksgiving Day surrounded by his family. Professor Knapp was born in New York City, June 8, 1931 to Charles and Harriet Harris Knapp. As a young boy, his family moved to Coventry where he grew up enjoying winter and summer sports on Coventry Lake. He was active in the Boy...
Isabelle Haddad
Nov 23, 2017
Isabelle Haddad, 86, of Willimantic, CT, died surrounded by her family on Thursday morning, November 23, 2017. She was born in Willimantic on February 17, 1931. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. Isabelle was predeceased by her husband, Louis Haddad, of 66 years who passed away this past March. She will be greatly...
Jean M. (O'Leary) Czelusniak
Nov 23, 2017
Jean M. (O?Leary) Czelusniak, 85, formerly of Willimantic, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough, Massachusetts after a period of declining health. Born on June 21, 1932 in Boston, MA, Jean was the daughter of the late George Morris and Gertrude O?Leary. She was married to her husband of 60...
Faith M. (Gibson) Wittig
Nov 22, 2017
Faith Marion Gibson Wittig, 86, formerly of Mansfield, CT died in Inverness, FL on November 22, 2017.?She was born on August 12, 1931 in Winsted, CT to Kenneth Gibson and Marion Cawl.?Faith spent much of her childhood and adolescence on horseback or in the barn.?She was an expert seamstress who worked for Singer in Manchester, CT, and she was?the Curator...
Violet May Marquis
Nov 20, 2017
Violet Fitts Marquis returned home to her parents on November 20, 2017, after living bravely, gracefully, and tenaciously with gastric cancer for eight months. She was born on traditional Memorial Day, May 30, 1938 to Robert and Alice (Chapel) Fitts. At the age of 17 years old, she married the love of her life, best friend, and soul mate, Robert...
Jane Frances Taylor
Nov 20, 2017
Jane F. Taylor (Marrotte), 64 of Danielson Connecticut passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones on November 20, 2017. Jane was born at Windham Hospital on January 9, 1953 to her parents Albert and Doris Marrotte. Jane graduated from Hartford Schools. Jane attended Windham Tech where she graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse....
Linda M. (Skewes) Elliott
Nov 19, 2017
Linda Elliott (Skewes) 65, of Columbia, CT died peacefully surrounded by her friends and family on November 19, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born on October 21, 1952 in Windham CT. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, quirkiness and Irish temper. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, quilting, sewing, gardening,...
Marian E. (Wolf) Rettenmeyer
Nov 19, 2017
Marian E. Rettenmeyer, 87, of Willimantic, CT died Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of David and Marian Wolf. Marian completed her undergraduate studies at Ohio Wesleyan University and obtained her Master?s Degree in Biology from University of Michigan. While at University of Michigan she met her soul mate, Carl W. Rettenmeyer. They wed...
Fred M. Wrzesien
Nov 18, 2017
Fred M. Wrzesien, 92, of Scotland, husband of the late Marion (Schmeelk) Wrzesien, died Saturday November 18, 2017 at Davis Place, in Danielson. He was the son of the late Jacob and Antonina (Morytko) Wrzesien. Fred is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Wrzesien of Oakdale, Pamela Carignan of North Windham and Pauline Wrzesien of Scotland; two sisters, Anne Williams, of...
Emily May (Sousa) Kasacek
Nov 18, 2017
Emily May Kasacek, 78, of Willington, wife of the late Louis Kasacek passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday November 18, 2017. Emily was the daughter of the late Francis and Emily (Marceau) Sousa.?Emily is survived by a daughter Caroline Parent and her husband Norman of Willington, son Wayne Kasacek and his wife Bernadette of Andover; granddaughters, Kristina, Jennifer and...
Phyllis Sara Dowd
Nov 14, 2017
Phyllis Sara Dowd, 81, of Bokeelia, FL and Willimantic, CT passed away November 14, 2017 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Dowd and the daughter of the late Max and Margaret Brock. Phyllis was born May 22, 1936 and grew up in New York City. She was a very...
Charles I. Randall
Nov 12, 2017
Charles I. Randall, 99, of Columbia, CT, died peacefully at home on November 12, 2017. He was born on November 5, 1918, in Providence, RI, the son of the late Charles H. and Gertrude (Orchard) Randall. Charles graduated from LaSalle high school, Providence, RI, where he excelled in track and cross country, winning a State Championship in the mile run...
John Alan Blair
Nov 4, 2017
John Alan Blair, 70, of Chaplin, CT passed peacefully at his home after a long illness on November 4, 2017. John was born in Cranston, RI, July 14,1947, the son of the late Leo and Frances (Smith) Blair. He attended Windham High School and Lyman High School. John proudly served his country in the US Army from 1967 to1971. During...
Betty Ann (Hardgrove) Gardner
Nov 3, 2017
Betty Ann (Hardgrove) Gardner, 87, formally of Willimantic, died peacefully Friday, November 3, 2017 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehab in Mansfield. She was born on April 14, 1930, the daughter of the late Douglas and Ann E. (Rohm) Hardgrove. Betty was a member of the Elk?s Lodge 1311 and the Democratic Town Council in Willimantic. She was employed...
Maurice M. Mcclure
Nov 1, 2017
Maurice M. McClure, 87, of Willimantic, died peacefully Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in West Haven. Born at Windham Hospital to the late George and Yvonne McClure, he lived his entire life in the Willimantic area. Many knew him as Maurice, and also Mark and Moe. You could often find him playing cards at the Legion,...
Mary (Valaski) Laterra
Oct 31, 2017
Mary R. (Valaski) Laterra, 97, formally of Franklin, died peacefully Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Bayview Health Care Center in Waterford. Born in Stamford, CT, Mary grew up in Occum, CT. She married the late John L. Laterra in 1948 and moved to Franklin, CT where she resided for over 50 years. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Peter and...
Helen W. (Wilhelm) Pultz
Oct 30, 2017
Helen W. Pultz, 96, of Lebanon, wife of the late Merton ?Bud? Pultz, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at Saint Joseph?s Living Center. A lifelong Lebanon resident Helen was born on April 16, 1921, the daughter of the late Gottlieb and Christina (Ausberger) Wilhelm. She was employed by the American Thread Company for many years and enjoyed farming and traveling...
Laurie Mckelvey
Oct 29, 2017
Laurie Ann Mckelvey, 48, of Willimantic, CT passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was born to the late James Mckelvey and Karen Schroeder on October 15, 1969. She was a rambunctious, ebullient, honest woman who had a passion for writing and animals. Laurie is survived by her daughter, Ashley Easton of Willimantic and her grandson, Jamie Ross. She...
