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....
Richard Harrison Gray Jr.
Aug 7, 2018
Richard Harrison Gray, Jr., 68, of Coventry, Ct. beloved husband for 42 years to Donna C. (Wodarek) Gray, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on 11/5/49 in Providence, RI, he grew up in Warwick, RI, graduated from Pilgrim High School and enlisted in the Navy serving during the Vietnam War...
Elizabeth Sadler
Aug 7, 2018
Elizabeth Sadler, 81, of Waterford, formerly of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday August 7, 2018. She was born in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Frederick and Christine (Beebe) Sadler. Elizabeth worked at the University of Connecticut for 20+ years. She then retired and went on to work at Walmart for 20 more years, retiring just last year at age...
Mary Ellen Chadwell
Aug 4, 2018
Mary Ellen Chadwell died peacefully at the age of 61?on August 4, 2018 after a long time illness. She leaves behind her husband Gerald Chadwell Jr. of Willimantic, CT and her three children, Marsha Chadwell (Brian) of Colchester, CT, Karina Chadwell of Willimantic, CT and Gerald Chadwell the 3rd of Norfolk, VA, as well as one grandchild (Brianna). She is...
Hazel May Gray
Aug 4, 2018
Hazel M Gray, 95 a longtime resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, August 4th, just two days shy of her 96th birthday. She is survived by her son, Bill; daughter in law, Valerie and her granddaughter, Olivia, all of Atlanta, GA; her grandson, Noah, of New York City; three sisters, Laura Potvin, Grace Hobin, and Mable Noheimer; a very...
Bertha Maude Staffhorst
Aug 2, 2018
Bertha Maude Staffhorst, 92, of Willimantic?Connecticut passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2nd, 2018. She was born January 7th, 1926, the daughter of George Ackley and Mandy Ackley (Hurley). A private Burial was held on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 at the South Chaplin Cemetery with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not...
Greg C Graml
Aug 2, 2018
Greg Conway Graml, born on May 18, 1931, succumbed to cancer in the early hours of Thursday, August 2, 2018. Greg studied dance with Martha Graham, but an injury made him unable to pursue a professional dancing career. Greg was a puppeteer in his early teens and went on to join the Pickwick Puppet Theatre in New York City. With...
Gerald Edward Lebeau
Jul 30, 2018
Gerald Edward LeBeau, 62, formerly of both Canterbury and Lebanon CT, passed away on July 30, 2018 as a result of complications from a tragic fall. He was born on August 4, 1955 to Arthur E. LeBeau and Helen (Gadbois) LeBeau. Gerald graduated from Dr. Helen Baldwin School in Canterbury and later from Windham High School in 1973. He joined...
Janet R. (Ross) Grief
Jul 27, 2018
Janet R. (Ross) Grief, of Willimantic, passed away on Friday, July 27.?She was the daughter of Milton I. and Nellie (Hotkowski) Ross. Janet's ambitions led her to travel many varied career paths over her life. She earned her Associate's Degrees in Psychology and Business Management. She also attended the Meridian Police Academy and became a detective. Her Coast Guard training...
Joan Marie Gorlach
Jul 23, 2018
Joan Marie Gorlach, 65, of North Windham, passed away unexpectedly at Hartford Hospital on July 23, 2018. She was born in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Theodore and Sophie (Lesniak) Gorlach. Joan earned her BA from Eastern Connecticut State University and ended her career at JC Penney. She was passionate about animals and rescues and leaves behind four beloved...
Rosalina Caro
Jul 23, 2018
Rosalina Caro, 61 of Willimantic, passed away on July 23, 2018. She was born on May 6, 1957 in Puerto Rico to parents Antonio Caro and Santa Rosado. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for most of her life. Rosalina leaves behind her loving sons Theodore and Eugene Valentin, as well as several other family members and friends. Calling...
Elizabeth A. (Kelley) Pavliscsak
Jul 23, 2018
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth Pavliscsak (Kelley), age 73, who passed away at her home in Ashford on July 23, 2018. Elizabeth, better known as Betty, was born in West Haven, CT on August 9th, 1944. Her parents Charles and Grace Kelley moved to Bridgeport, CT where they raised fifteen children. After graduating High...
