Our Obituaries
Trazan Whitecloud
October 6, 1955 - May 16, 2012
Trazan Whitecloud, Jr. (Poncho) 56 of Hartford, CT peacefully departed this life on Wednesday May 16, 2012. Poncho as he was affectionately known was predeceased by his parents, Trazan Sr. and Doris (Smith) Whitecloud; he leaves to mourn his passing but forever cherish his memory 3 sisters; Quenda 'Chic' Whitecloud and Cheryl Whitecloud of NJ and Teshemia Gay of CT, 2 brothers Stephen...
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Vivian C. Lopes
April 7, 1922 - May 16, 2012
Vivian C. Lopes, 90, of New Haven, departed this life on May 16, 2012. She was born April 7, 1922 to the late Manuel and Virginia Lopes. One of six children, Vivian attended schools in the city and graduated from Hillhouse High School. She went on to pursue additional education at Collegiate Prep and Mrs. Lawrence Business School.
Her career began as a secretary-clerk for Armand McCoy...
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Rankin Miller, Jr.
November 24, 1957 - May 15, 2012
Rankin Miller, Jr. was born November 24, 1957 to the late Rankin Miller and Ruby Eubanks Miller-Moore of New Haven, CT.
He graduated from Wilbur Cross High School of New Haven, CT in 1975. He worked for the Gas Company and Housing Authority of New Haven, CT for many years.
Everyone that knew Rankin or Junior, as we called him, knew him as a social person. His comedic attitude always...
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Ruby Williams
September 21, 1934 - May 9, 2012
Ruby Williams 77 of New Haven, CT passed away May 9, 2012. Born in John's Hall Jamaica on September 21, 1934 to the late Samuel and Tedlia Gabriel.
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Daniel Luther Esdaile
January 24, 1962 - May 8, 2012
Daniel Esdaile of Cromwell, CT passed away on May 8, 2012. He was the son of the late Dr. Wilbur W. Esdaile and Elizabeth Esdaile. He was a graduate of Hamden High School and received his BS from Albertus Magnus College. He was formerly employed at Carter's Inc. He was a member of Cross Street AME Zion Church in Middletown, CT.
He is survived by his wife, Samantha Esdaile; mother, Elizabeth...
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Sharon "Top" Crawford
March 12, 1953 - May 6, 2012
Sharon "Top" Crawford, 59 of West Haven, CT passed away suddenly in Texas. Born in Richmond, VA to the late Sid Jones and Thelma Jones on March 12, 1953. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Crawford for 32 years. Besides her mother she leaves to cherish her memory; son, Phillip Jr. of West Haven; brothers, Sid (Carol) Jones of New Haven and Oswald Jones of New York, NY; sisters, Monica Felder of...
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Phillip Crawford
June 6, 1953 - May 6, 2012
Phillip Crawford, 58 of West Haven, CT passed away suddenly in Texas. Born in Asheville, NC on June 6, 1953. Son of the late Shirley Ann Crawford. Beloved husband of the late Sharon Crawford for 32 years. He leaves to cherish his memory; son, Phillip Jr. of West Haven; sister Barbara Logan of Detroit, MI and a host of family and friends. Phillip was predeceased by brother, Butch Gragg.
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Gary Rogers
October 3, 1962 - May 6, 2012
Gary Rogers, 49 of New Haven, CT passed away May 6, 2012. He leaves to cherish his devoted wife of 15 years Tracey Rogers. Born to Curtis and Inez Rogers in New York, NY on October 3, 1962. Gary was employed by Acord, Inc. as a Job Coach for 12 years. Besides his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory; 4 sons Jamal Rogers, Marquis Baines and Timothy Riggins all of West Haven and Gary Rogers of...
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MaryAnn Ince
July 1, 1931 - May 6, 2012
MaryAnn Ince of New Haven, CT passed away on Sunday May 6th 2012, she married Dr. Harold Ince. September 3rd 1960. She was born July 1st 1931, to the late William and Marie Jackson. MaryAnn attended the New Haven School System and Livingstone College in North Carolina. She retired from Yale University as an Assistant to the Director in 2001 after many years of service. Beside her husband she...
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Virginia Ann Thomas Jackson
December 28, 1942 - May 5, 2012
Virginia Ann Thomas Jackson…It Was A Wonderful Life!
Virginia Ann Thomas Jackson departed this life on May 5, 2012 at 12:30 pm in the presence of her loving husband of 45 years and her children. She talked about going home to the Lord and surely rejoiced upon entering her heavenly home.
Virginia was born December 28, 1942 in Russell County Alabama to the late Felix Thomas and Jessie Bell...
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George W. Young
April 2, 1951 - May 3, 2012
George W. Young 61 of Hamden, CT passed away May 3, 2012. Husband of Debra Young. George was born in Georgetown, SC on April 2, 1951 to the late Simmon and Inell Dozier-Young. Besides his wife, he leaves to cherish his memories sons, Tyrone Giles and George Young both of New Haven; daughters, Tracy Faal of Ohio, Lisa Giles of Hamden, Tijuana, Talisha, and Melissa Young all of New Haven; 6...
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Marcus Travon Stephens
October 30, 1999 - May 3, 2012
Marcus Travon Stephens passed from this life to his life eternal on May 2, 2012. Marcus was born October 30, 1999. He leaves to cherish his memory; mother, Henda Johnson of Hartford; brother, Stanley Williams of East Hartford; stepfather, Carl Carter of Hartford and a host of relatives and friends. The family wishes to express their appreciation for all the prayers and support from family,...
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Cosbie Marable, Jr.
January 13, 1926 - May 3, 2012
Rev. Cosbie Marable, Jr.
Rev. Marable went home to be with his Lord on May 3rd 2012. He was the loving and devoted husband of 55 years to Deacon Dorothy Marable of Hamden, CT. He was born in Valdosta, GA. 1926. Son of Cosbie and Mary Marable, Sr. Children: Daughter, Linda Yvonne Johnson, H. (Harry), Valdosta, GA., Sons--Cosbie Marable III, Shelton, CT., Christopher Marable and wife Angela,...
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Ezell Brown Hopkins
December 29, 1929 - May 1, 2012
Ezell Brown Hopkins, 82 of Hartford went home to be with the Lord, May 1, 2012. Ezell was born December 29, 1929 in South Carolina to the late Advance and Eugenia Hopkins. Ezell served his country honorably in the United Sates Army. He leaves to cherish his memory, his lovely wife, "Big Baby", J.J. Hopkins of Hartford, CT; 4 boys; 3 girls; brother, Lindsey Hopkins of Myrtle Beach, SC and a...
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Carl Jones
September 27, 1925 - April 30, 2012
Mr. Carl Tenus Jones, Jr. of 40 Brentwood Avenue entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 30th 2012, surrounded by his beloved family. Carl was born on September 27, 1925 in Lynchburg, VA., the second son of the late Carl Tenus Jones, Sr. and Henrietta Patterson Jones. Carl attended the public school system in Lynchburg, VA and also attended Hampton University for two years. Carl served in...
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Margaret H. Savage
March 1, 1933 - April 29, 2012
Margaret H. Savage, 79 of Hamden, CT passed away April 29, 2012. Wife of the late Lewis Savage. Margaret was born in Durham, NC on March 1, 1933 to the late Bruce and Bessie Covington Hall. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, Kevin and Kenneth Savage of New Haven; daughters, Debra Haley of Hamden, Lelia Savage of New Haven and Stephannie Savage Floyd of Hamden; brother, Fred Hall of Durham,...
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Effie Gertrude Anthony
June 4, 1908 - April 29, 2012
Effie Gertrude Anthony, a resident of New Haven, for one hundred and four years died, on April 29th, at the Arden House in Hamden Connecticut. Befittingly, the final minutes of her long life were peaceful, she just stopped, breathing.
Mrs. Anthony was loving and was dearly loved. She was regarded by family and friends, even casual acquaintances, as a shining example of outstanding character,...
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Thelma A. Lewis
April 4, 1919 - April 27, 2012
Thelma Antrum Lewis was born to the late Edward Antrum and Hester Sims Antrum on July 4, 1919 in Society Hill, SC. Early in life she joined The New Hope Well Baptist Church in Society Hill. She graduated from Rosenwald and Butler High School. Thelma was united in marriage to the late Henry E. Lewis Jr. They relocated to Ansonia, CT in 1943 and after the flood of 1955 they relocated to New...
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Gwendolyn A. Taylor
March 14, 1951 - April 27, 2012
Gwendolyn A. McNeil Taylor, 61 of New Haven born March 14, 1951 to the late Alonzo and Lillie Belle McNeil passed away April 27, 2012 at Connecticut Hospice. She leaves to cherish her memory; Monica (Tolliver) Edwards of Windsor, Charles (Tony) Taylor of New Haven; 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters and a host of family and friends.
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Bertha Lee Haughton
February 25, 1921 - April 26, 2012
Bertha Lee Tyson Haughton 91 of New Haven, CT departed this life on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Bertha was born to the late Heber and Olivia Baker Tyson in Greenville, NC on February 25, 1921. She was one of thirteen children. Bertha was predeceased by 8 brothers, 2 sisters, daughter, Dorothy M. Sherpard-Green and grandson Darrell Shepard. Mother Haughton had been a faithful member of Beulah...
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Ellen Rhodes
October 21, 1930 - April 26, 2012
Ellen O. Rhodes, 81 of West Haven, CT passed away April 26, 2012. Wife of Leslie Rhodes. Ellen was born in Abbeville, SC on October 21, 1930 to the late Wesley and Nancy Collier. Besides her husband, she leaves to cherish her memory; sister, Rosalee Collier of South Carolina; 4 sisters-in-law, Ester Collier of New Haven, Rosa Rhodes of Georgia, Margaret Collier of South Carolina, Charlotte...
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Addie Elizabeth Ballard
September 26, 1929 - April 24, 2012
Addie Elizabeth Ballard, 82 of Hamden passed away April 24, 2012. Wife of the late Leroy Ballard. Born in Washington, NC on September 26, 1929. Mrs. Ballard was a member of Saint James Unity Holiness Church of New Haven. She leaves to cherish her memory; son, Bobby (Mary) Anderson of Hamden; daughter, Ella Valentine of New Haven; sister, Essie Davis of Greenville, NC; 8 grandchildren, and a...
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Jolly Roland Sweat
January 19, 1928 - April 19, 2012
Jolly "Roland" Sweat, age 84, of New Haven, CT departed to be present with Lord on April 19, 2012 at the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, CT after a courageous fight against cancer. He fought the good fight of faith, staggered not and endured to the end. He was born January 19, 1928 in Whaleyville Virginia to the late Jolly Thomas Sweat and Margret Booth Sweat. Roland received his...
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James E. Thigpen
January 29, 1939 - April 19, 2012
Mr. James E. Thigpen, age 73, was a resident of New Haven, departed this life on Thursday, April 19, 2012 after a brief illness at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. He was born in Greenville, North Carolina on January 29, 1939. He was the son of the Late Amos and Flossie Carmon Thigpen. He attended public school in Winterville, North Carolina. After relocating to Connecticut along with his...
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Otis Lee Kelley
March 21, 1961 - April 16, 2012
Otis Lee Kelley, 51 of New Haven, CT entered eternal rest on April 16, 2012. Otis was born March 21, 1961 to the late Carrie & Benjamin Kelley. Otis was a student at Wilbur Cross High School. He worked for Valvoline Auto Shop and the Columbus House of New Haven for many years. He is survived by his children, Tyrece and Jordon Kelley of Troy, NC, Carrie Lee Kelley of Georgia, Marqud Kelley of...
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Sarah Mack
March 10, 1930 - April 16, 2012
Sarah Mack, 82, passed away April 16, 2012. Sarah was born March 10, 1930 in Charleston, SC to the late Flossie Small. She was employed at Marlin Firearms as a Factory Worker. Sarah is survived by; sons, George, James, Clyde, and Edward Mack; daughters, Gloria Jackson, Dorothy Mack, and Marie Eleazer; and a host of relatives and friends. She is predeceased by; children, Charles Mack and Alice...
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Wallace Jerome Miller
December 29, 1930 - April 14, 2012
Wallace Jerome Miller, 81, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2012, after a brief illness. Son of the late Oliver and Clara (Hart) Miller, and foster son of Elizabeth Gomes, he was born December 29, 1930 in New Haven, CT. Wallace was employed by Union Carbide/Praxair until his retirement. He enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing in his spare time. Wallace leaves to cherish his memory his wife,...
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Glenn Lamar Wright
January 29, 1969 - April 10, 2012
Glenn Lamar Wright, 43 passed away April 10, 2012. Glenn was born January 29, 1969 in Georgetown, SC to the late Helen Wright and Theodore Washington. He worked for Yale University for 18 years and was honorably discharged from the US Airforce in 1990. Glen is survived by; children, Paris Lacy, Justin Wright; siblings, Terrance Wright (Dina), Rolaina Wright, Alicia Wright, Theodore Washington,...
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Leonard "Pete" E. Johnson
June 27, 1928 - April 6, 2012
"Pete" Leonard E. Johnson 83 of New Haven, CT passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012 at Montowese Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 27, 1928 in New Haven, CT, son of the late William Thomas Johnson & Edith Boyd Johnson McDaniels and step son of the late Edward McDaniels. He served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1953. He worked at Sargents of New Haven, CT for 40 years...
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Rachel Madison
January 24, 1928 - April 6, 2012
Rachel Madison of New Haven, CT, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 6, 2012. Wife of the late Lester Madison. Rachel was the daughter of the late William Sr. and Osie Howard. She was born in Hartford, CT on January 24, 1928. Rachel worked as an Administrative Assistant at Community Renewal Team, Inc in Hartford for many years. Rachel was best known for her cooking, her love of...
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George A. Hurdle
December 17, 1950 - April 5, 2012
George A. Hurdle, 61, of Hamden, CT departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, April 5, 2012. He was the husband of Cheryl D. (White) Hurdle for nearly 30 years. He was born on December 17, 1950 in Gates County, NC to Mrs. Hattie Mae Hurdle and the late Willie R. Hurdle, Sr. Mr. Hurdle was educated in the North Carolina and Connecticut school systems. He worked for many years at New...
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Rasheen D. Foster
May 5, 1978 - March 27, 2012
Rasheen D. Foster, 33 of New Haven, CT passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Born on May 5, 1978 in New Haven, CT to John Edwards and Loretta Foster. Besides his parents, leaves to cherish his memory; son, Rasheen J. Foster; brothers, Keith Providence, Tyrese McFadden and John Williams; sisters, Tonisha Foster, Lawanda Foster and Jonissa Williams and a host of family and friends.
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Garfield L. Reid
March 10, 1932 - March 26, 2012
Garfield L. Reid, age 80, of 35 Vernon Street, New Haven, passed away on Monday March 26, 2012 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica on March 10, 1932, son of the late Rosamond Broadbell of England, and David Reid, of St Catherine, Jamaica. Garfield worked as a Master Mechanic and Construction Laborer.
Garfield was the beloved husband of Ovril (Archer) Reid. He is...
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William G. Jones
October 7, 1928 - March 24, 2012
William G. Jones of Hamden, CT passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the age of 83. He was born on October 7, 1928 in Worth, West Virginia to the parents of the late John W. Jones and Elizabeth Coles Jones. He was the loving husband of Mabel Younger Jones for 62 years. William served in the United States Army during WWII. He worked as a coal miner in his early years in West Virginia after...
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Arthur Barent
March 12, 1943 - March 22, 2012
Arthur Barent of East Haven, passed away March 22, 2012 at Hospice after a long illness. He was born in Massachusetts, March 12, 1943 to the late Lionel and Helen (Ginsberg) Barent. He is survived by his wife Donna DePoto Barent and son Michael Gary Barent, daughters Carrie Barent and Michelle Barent and a sister Arlene Rosen (Jerrold) of MA and relatives and friends.
Arthur had been proud to be...
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Jasper Jackson
May 29, 1963 - March 21, 2012
The Life Story of Mr. Jasper "Jack" Jackson began on May 29, 1963 in Tuskegee Alabama when he was born to. Ms. Pearline Jackson Boyd. From the very beginning of his life, it was very apparent that the Lord was going to use this man to build, produce and craft projects with his hands vocationally and for leisure.
Jasper grew up in Montgomery, Alabama where he received his formal education. As...
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Takyia Jedon Skinner
May 25, 1978 - March 21, 2012
Takyia Jedon Skinner was born May 25, 1978 in New Haven, CT to Margaret Gomez-Pritchett and David T. Skinner. Her early childhood years were spent growing up in Tolland, Connecticut where she attended school and made many lifelong friends. In 1996 Takyia moved to New Haven where she continued her education, obtaining her General Education Diploma and Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) credentials...
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David Younger
April 29, 1928 - March 20, 2012
David Younger of Hamden, CT passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the age of 83. He was the loving husband of Cornelia Swanson Younger for 60 years. David was born to the late Edward and Minnie Younger in Kyle, West Virginia on April 29th, 1928. Besides his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory: brother, Melvin Younger; sisters, Daisy Younger and Mabel Jones; son, Roderick Younger; daughters,...
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Thomas L. Mozell, Jr.
March 24, 1992 - March 17, 2012
Thomas L. Mozell, Jr. "T.J" of New Haven, CT passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 17, 2012. He was a loving son of Kim and Thomas Sr. Mozell born to them on March 24, 1992.
TJ, graduated from James Hilhouse High School in New Haven, CT in 2010. He was employed at Dunkin Donuts in West Haven, CT. He loved sports especially Football and Basketball. There was no need to battle him during...
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David J. Henry
April 2, 1980 - March 17, 2012
On April 2, 1980 in Queens New York David John Henry was born to Cheritt Henry of Montego Bay, Jamaica and the late Edward Henry of Los Angeles, California. As a child David grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut with a later relocation to New Haven.
David was a very bright child who loved reading, creative writing, cooking, and playing basketball. Notable characteristics that David will be...
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Vivienne Lucille Brown
October 20, 1907 - March 17, 2012
Vivienne West Brown, 104, of New Haven, CT peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, March 17, 2012 at the Anne Grimes Health Care Center. Mrs. Brown was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 20, 1907; daughter of George Chauncy and Mary Frances West. She attended James Hillhouse High School. Some of her work experience included, laboratory technician in the Dr. Paul Boisvert lab...
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Andy H. Cunningham
October 8, 1921 - March 16, 2012
Andy H. Cunningham 90 of Waterbury, CT, born on October 8, 1921 and passed away Friday, March 16, 2012.
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William Tyler Butler
November 18, 1931 - March 15, 2012
William Tyler Butler "Bill" was born in Kenwood Georgia to the late Cicero and Hannah Dixon Butler. He was the youngest sibling of 8 children, 3 girls and 5 boys. He joined the Air Force after graduating from Washington High School in Atlanta Georgia and became a Morse Code Intercept Radio Operator and was stationed in Alaska. He married Barbara Jean Echols of Jonesboro Georgia. They were...
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Josephine E. Heard
December 2, 1921 - March 15, 2012
Josephine E. "Big Grandma" Heard 90 of new Haven, CT passed away on March 15, 2012. Born to the late Thomas and Minnie Douglas Walters in Hot Spring, NC on December 2, 1921. She was married to the late Milton S. Heard Sr., from this union 3 daughters, Elizabeth Badger and Judy (Al) Heard of New Haven, CT, and Sheila (Dianna) Heard of Waterbury, CT; 2 sons Mitch and Michael Heard of New Haven,...
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Calbert Hewitt
October 28, 1943 - March 12, 2012
Calbert Hewitt, 68, of Hamden, CT passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Hospital of Saint Raphael. Loving husband of Sally Brown Hewitt and born to the late Ronald and Loretta Hewitt in Manchester Jamaica on October 28, 1943. Besides his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory; son, Calvin Hewitt of Houston, TX; daughter, Rose Edwards of Turks & Caicos; brothers, Roy Hewitt of England and...
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Flora E. Gunn
March 6, 1929 - March 11, 2012
Flora E. Gunn 83 of New Haven, CT passed away on March 11, 2012. Born to the late Henry Isaaic and Julia Ashley Jackson in Burmingham, AL on March 6, 1929. Wife of the late John Gunn. She leaves to cherish her memory; son, Napoleon (Merriellen) Gunn of Hamden, daughter, Mitzi Gunn of New Haven; brother James (Yvonne) Jackson of Los Angeles, CA; sister Helen Carlton of Los Angeles, CA; grandson...
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Judy A. Sullo
May 22, 1944 - March 7, 2012
Ms. Julie "Judy" Sullo born May 22, 1944 in New Haven, Ct. Judy left this world to be with her heavenly father on March 7, 2012. Ms. Judy resided in New Haven with her Continuum of Care family who loved her dearly. She leaves behind her sister, Allison Handy and her staff and peers from Continuum of Care. She will be deeply missed by all who knew who loved her. Ms. Judy spent her days...
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Una Unis Brown
February 26, 1929 - March 6, 2012
Una (Unis) Victoria Brown, of New Haven, CT passed away peacefully in her sleep at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the age of 83. A retiree of Yale New Haven Hospital, she was born to the late Henry and Rosalind Brown in the Dominican Republic on February 26, 1929. Loving mother of daughter Judith Lewis of Hamden, son Eugene Brown of New Haven, and son-in-law...
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Pamela Renee Rogers
February 26, 1962 - March 6, 2012
Pamela Renee "Choo-Choo" Rogers 50, of Hamden, CT passed away on March 6, 2012. Born to Linda Rogers-Vereen of New Haven and the late Albert Rogers Sr. in New Haven, CT on February 26, 1962. She leaves to cherish her memory; son Jason Rogers and wife Everest of Milford, CT; Sister, Ginger Rogers of Hamden, CT; 2 grandchildren, Jaiden "Yum-Yum" Rogers, Yahshua "Yah-Yah" Conley and a host of...
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William E. Randolph
March 23, 1948 - March 6, 2012
William E. Randolph III, 63 of Naugatuck, CT passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Born to the late Raymond Sr. and Muriel Randolph in New Haven, CT on March 23, 1948. He served on the West Haven Board of Education. William was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in New Haven and was active in politics. He leaves to cherish his memory; fiancé, Carolyn Thorpe of Naugatuck, CT; brothers,...
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Barbara "BK" Cato
March 5, 2012
Barbara "BK" Cato of New Haven, CT passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012. Born to the late Edward and Premuler Willerford in New Haven, CT. She leaves to cherish her memory; daughters Danna Wright and Laurie Brown both of New Haven; sons, Alex Scott, Frederick Randall and Gerard Gray all of New Haven; sisters, Charlotte Brown of New Haven, Joyce Martin of Jamaica Queens, NY, Adriane Weaver of...
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Fred Owens Norwood
March 18, 1931 - March 5, 2012
Fred Owens Norwood, 80 of Hamden, CT passed away on Monday March 5, 2012. Loving husband of Hallie Norwood and born to the late Oregon and Mary Norwood in Chapel Hill, NC on March 18, 1931. Fred was a recipient of a purple heart from the US Army and a member of the American Legion. Besides his devoted wife, he leaves to cherish his memory; Godsons, Jonathan Rodgers and Brendan Shaw;...
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Harold G. Bennett, Jr.
June 15, 1929 - March 4, 2012
Mr. Harold George Bennett Jr., 82 of Waterbury, CT departed this life on Sunday March 4, 2012 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Lillie (Kinion) Bennett. Mr. Bennett was born in Hudson, NY on June 15, 1929 to Harold and Elizabeth (Wallace), (Bennett Sr.), Townes. He was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church for many years. During his membership he was a former member of the Usher...
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John David Kennon
September 3, 1951 - March 1, 2012
John David Kennon 60, of Hartford, CT passed away on Thursday March 1, 2012. Born in New Haven on September 3, 1951 to the late Florence Freer and John A. Kennon of New Haven, CT. John worked at Marlin Firearms as a Machine Operator and volunteered as an advocate for the disabled elderly. He leaves to cherish his memory; step mother, Ronitha Kennon; sisters, Gloria (Larry) McFadden, Carolyn...
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Linwood E. Dixon III
February 10, 1947 - February 28, 2012
Linwood E. Dixon III 65 of New Haven suddenly passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Born to the late Linwood and Janie Dixon in New Haven, CT on February 10, 1947. He leaves to cherish his memory; son, Lamont Green; sister, Margaret Mitchell and devoted companion Pinkie Bolden along with a host of family and friends.
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James S. Anderson
August 21, 1936 - February 28, 2012
James S. Anderson 75, of Hamden, CT passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Husband of Marie Farmer Anderson. Born to the late John T. Anderson and Annie Eldridge in Dillwyn, VA on August 21, 1936. James worked and retired from Bayer Corporation. He leaves to cherish his memory; sons, Michael Anderson of Hamden, James Anderson of New Haven and Jermaine Anderson of Clarkston, GA; daughters,...
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Mable Louise Moore
January 14, 1929 - February 28, 2012
Mable Louise Harris Moore, 83, departed this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Harborside Healthcare-Arden House Nursing Home, Hamden, CT. She was the widow of the late John Eddie Moore. Mable was born on January 14, 1929 in Edgecomb County, NC, the daughter of the late Elijah and Willie Harris.
Mable leaves to cherish her memories; 3 sons John J. Moore of Conyers, GA, Eddie (Beverly)...
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Frances C. Huckaby
November 24, 1942 - February 22, 2012
Frances C. Huckaby, 69 of New Haven, CT passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Born to the late Edward Sr. and Elouise Hammonds in New Haven, CT on November 24, 1942. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, Elmer Huckaby Jr. of New Haven, Kevin Huckaby of Bangor, MA, David (Annette) Huckaby and Scott Huckaby all of Hamden, CT; brother, Edward "Bro Ham" Hammonds of New Haven; former...
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Ethel Williams West
August 25, 1948 - February 21, 2012
Ethel Williams West, 63 of Hamden went home to be with the Lord, February 21, 2012. Ethel was born in Tuscaloosa, AL August 25, 1948. Ethel was a very active member of Varick Memorial AME Zion Church, New Haven, CT where she served as the 2nd Vice President of the District Lay Council and was a member of the Pocohontas Temple #55, New Haven IBPOE of W. She will be remembered as a loving,...
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Robert Matthew Barrett, Jr.
August 10, 1930 - February 21, 2012
Robert M. Barrett, Jr. was born in New Haven, CT, on August 10, 1930, the son of the late Robert M. Barrett, Sr. and Ackie Manning Barrett. He died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, after an extended illness. Robert was a Korean War Veteran. He was employed and retired from Southern New England Telephone (SNET) Company. Robert was also a Prince Hall Mason. Survivors include an adopted son, Ronald...
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Kirk Wayne Brown
September 16, 1962 - February 20, 2012
Kirk W. Brown entered eternal rest at his mother's home on February 19, 2012 after a long illness. Kirk was born September 16, 1962 to Dolores P. Brown and the late Edward Brown in Savannah, GA. He was raised in New Haven, CT by his mother and step father James Allen. Mr. Brown was a graduate of Richard C. Lee High School class of 1981. Kirk later moved to Meriden, CT where he worked with...
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Lennox F. Mercurius
May 10, 1929 - February 19, 2012
Lennox Fitzgerald Mercurius passed away in the humble presents of family at Connecticut Hospice of Branford on February 19th 2012 at the age of 82. Born to the late Randolph Mercurius and Vivian Rogers on May 10, 1929 in Annsgrove, Guyana. Lennox was well known for his dedication to his hard work. He worked for the Wales sugar estate as a laborer and security guard for many many years. He came to...
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Carlise Gibbs
September 18, 1933 - February 18, 2012
Carlise Gibbs, 78 of New Haven CT went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 18, 2012. Born in Sladeville, North Carolina to the late Sim and Bessie Gibbs on September 18, 1933. Carlise worked for Winchester Repeating Arms and retired after for 43 years. He was the beloved husband of Alberta Gibbs for 55 years, father of Cheryl Gibbs. He also leaves to cherish his memories, 5 sisters,...
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Freddie L. Jones, Sr.
June 30, 1925 - February 18, 2012
Freddie L. Jones 86, of Hamden, departed this life on February 18, 2012. He was born on June 30, 1925 in Norfolk, VA to the late Paul and Mattie Davis Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Marguerite Hopkins Jones. He proudly served in the United States Coast Guard for 25 years. While stationed in New London, CT, he attended culinary school in New Haven. He retired from...
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Maya Monae Ricks
June 16, 1993 - February 16, 2012
Maya Ricks 18, of 370 Linwood Street, New Britain, Ct departed this life on Thursday, February 16th 2012 after a long illness. Maya was born in New Haven CT, on June 16th, 1993. She attended public schools in the New Haven area , and later moved to New Britain, CT where she continued her schooling until her illness made it impossible for her to continue. Maya loved to sing and cook. She...
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Omar Hasan Gregg
July 23, 1977 - February 13, 2012
Omar Hasan Gregg 34 of West Haven, CT passed away Monday February 13, 2012. Born in New Haven, CT to Riley Gregg of New Haven, CT and Harriett & Franklin Howard of West Haven, CT on July 23, 1977. Besides his parents, he leaves to cherish his memory; brothers, Jamal & Jamar Howard of West Haven, Marvin & Darious Howard of New Haven and Charlotte, NC and Christopher Greene of Charlotte, NC;...
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Jadyel Rodriguez
February 4, 2011 - February 12, 2012
Jadyel Rodriguez passed away on Sunday February 12, 2012. Born on February 4, 2011 to Angel Rodriguez and Janysia Bolden-Lowe. Besides his parents, Jadyel leaves to cherish his memory maternal grandparents, Andrea Bolden and Julius Lowe; paternal grandparents, Yolanda Santiago and Gilbert Galant.
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Ralph Ford
November 14, 1960 - February 11, 2012
Age 51 of New Haven, CT born Nov. 14, 1960 to Charles Ford and the late Charlotte Boyd Roseborough. He leaves to cherish his memory daughters Desiree & Kimberly Stevenson and Terri Ford, sons Ralph Jr. & Raymond Ford. Step children, Stuart, LaQuan, Calvin & Korey Streater all of New Haven. Brothers Thomas F. Roseborough of Providence, RI, Charles King of OK, sisters May Carter of Providence, RI,...
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Joyce Jean "Honey Bunch" Holmes
October 14, 1938 - February 11, 2012
Joyce Holmes "Honey Bunch" passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Born to the late Arthur and Lillie Mason in Little Rock, AR. Joyce served in the Air Force and retired from SCCC as a math professor. She honored her family who meant everything to her. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, Gregory K. Holmes (Tarshia) and Keith Moore all of Cheshire, CT; daughters, Shelley L. McClain ...
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Deborah Elaine Davis
July 2, 1953 - February 10, 2012
DeBorah Elaine Davis, moved to New Haven in 1962 right at the cusp of the Vietnam War and civil unrest. As a student at Hillhouse she and a group of
students demanded an equal education and the school adapted their very first African-American History class and teacher by her senior year. Deb understood that with education comes empowerment and with empowerment comes a voice. She never stopped...
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Essie Mae Williams
May 6, 1933 - February 9, 2012
Essie Mae Williams 78 of Hamden, CT passed away on Thursday February 9, 2012. Born to the late Lowery Fulmore and Rebecca Fulton in Kingstree, SC on May 6, 1933. A devoted Eastern Star member of the Lady Durham Chapter #50. Essie was a vibrant and loving woman who loved to cook and feed people. She leaves to cherish her memory; son, Purnell Fulton of Hamden, CT; God sons, Jimmie Jackson of...
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Vickie A. Allen
September 21, 1948 - February 9, 2012
Vickie A. Allen entered into rest February 9, 2012 She was born September 21, 1948 in Greensboro, NC to the late Charles Hauser and Mrytle Donnell. She worked as a teacher's assistant at the Yale Early Learning Center in New Haven. She is survived by husband Melvin James Hunter Jr.; daughter, Danielle Hunter of New Haven; son, Melvin James Hunter III of New Haven and cherished grandson,...
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Betty Louise Swaker
November 7, 1934 - February 6, 2012
Sister Betty Louise Swaker was born on November 7, 1934 to the late Adam and Hollis Fennell in Odom, GA. She is a graduate of Jewett High school in Winter Haven, FL. Sister Betty was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of New Haven, CT where she served faithfully in the choir and also served in the Connecticut Mass Choir. She was known as The Hat Lady and also known for her eloquent style of...
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Daisy Bell Allen
April 6, 1915 - February 4, 2012
Daisy Bell Allen, 96 went home peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Griffin Hospital. Born April 6, 1915 in Macon, GA to the late Elbert & Elizabeth Wallace. Daisy was known for helping and giving to others and she had a love for bowling. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, William Foster of Annapolis, MD, Frederick Foster of North Ridge, CA; daughters, Dorothy Bost of West Haven,...
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Doris J. Stanley
October 3, 1937 - February 2, 2012
Doris J. Stanley, 74 of New Haven, CT passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Born October 3, 1937 in Greenville, NC to the late Mathew & Mary Roundtree. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, Jonathan and Jesse Stanley Jr. of New Haven, CT, Michael Stanley of Waterbury, CT; daughters, Dorcas Ross and Melissa Stanley both of New Haven, CT; brother, Archie Roundtree of Meriden, CT; sister,...
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Ralph Pedro Vaughn
October 24, 1941 - January 28, 2012
Ralph Pedro Vaughn, Sr. entered into rest on Saturday January 28, 2012. Ralph was born October 24, 1941 in Ansonia, CT to the late John Pedro Vaughn, and Lottie Cain Hilton. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving family, Queen (Worthy) Patterson, Willie Vaughn and Alfonso (Edwina) Vaughn; children, Dawn Vaughn (Robert), Ralph Vaughn, Jr. (Wanda) and Robin Dease (Lee). He was predeceased...
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Gary "Shot Gun" Cohens
June 30, 1939 - January 24, 2012
Gary "Shot Gun" Cohens, 72 of New Haven passed away January 24, 2012. Gary was born June 30, 1939 to the late mach and Dottie (Durrah) Cohen. He leaves to cherish his memory; sons, Gary, Jr and David Cohens; daughter, Geraldine Robinson of Hamden; brothers, Donell Cohens (Maewest) of OH, Fred Cohen (Estelle) of Hamden, Odell Cohens (Teresa) of Hamden, Jerry Cohen of New Haven and a host of...
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Enid Pearl Franklin
September 4, 1922 - January 24, 2012
Enid Pearl Franklin, 89 of New Haven, CT passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Born to the late Charles and Marie Sarjeant in Trinidad West Indies on September 4, 1922. She leaves to cherish her memory; son Robert L Franklin (Elba) of New Haven, CT; daughters, Joyce Trim of Houston, TX, Annette C. Garcia (John) of New Haven, CT, Ann Marie Paul of Brooklyn, 15 grandchildren, 33 great...
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Kenneth Buchannon
July 13, 1953 - January 23, 2012
Kenneth Buchannon 58 of New Haven, CT passed away on Monday January 23, 2012. Born to the late Henry Buchannon and Thelma Carly in Lumberton, NC on July 13, 1953. He leaves to cherish his memory; sons, Kenneth Mims of Norwalk, Jason Sampson of Norwalk and Marlon Stanberry of Bridgeport; daughters, Theresa Mims of New Haven, Evertha Mims of Stratford, Elisa, Danielle & Christy Sampson all of...
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Iola V. Hunt
September 23, 1914 - January 22, 2012
Mrs. Iola Vann Hunt – Matriarch of Six Generation Family
Waterbury, CT - January 22, 2012
Mrs. Iola Vann Hunt, 97 of 44 Abbott Terrace, departed this life January 22, 2012, after a brief illness. Mrs. Hunt was born September 23, 1914 in Winton, NC, daughter of the late David and Martha (Taylor) Vann. Mrs. Hunt, known as "mommo" to her family, is survived by her daughter, Evangeline Butler...
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Clementine Mobley
April 21, 1944 - January 21, 2012
Clementine Mobley 67, of Hamden, CT passed away on January 21, 2012. Born to the late Charlie Sr. and Classie Mobley on April 21, 1944 in Winterville, NC. She leaves to cherish her memory; son, Danny Mobley of Hamden; daughters, Darlene Ellis and Charlene Harris both of Hamden; brothers, Rufus Mobley of NC and Tarlon Mobley of GA; sisters, Pauline Boyd, Sarah & Shirley Payton all of NC and...
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Sandra Corrine Randolph
December 19, 1941 - January 20, 2012
Sandra Corrine Randolph 70, of New Haven, CT passed away on January 20, 2012. Born to the late Raymond & Muriel Randolph on December 19, 1941 in New Haven, CT. Sandra was a lifelong member of St. Luke's Church and was a very spiritual, loving and generous person. She had a love for traveling, swimming and ice staking, she will truly be missed. She leaves to cherish her memory; brothers,...
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Frankie Katrina Walters
September 28, 1934 - January 19, 2012
Frankie Katrina Walters, September 28, 1934 passed away peacefully on January 19, 2012 at age 78. Loved and missed by her three children: Linton (Charlene) Walters, Avis Williams, and Tanaya M. Walters; two grandchildren: Rayshawn Williams, Kia Williams (Aviona); a brother: Linton (Annie) Walters; four nephews: Terrance Walters, Dennis (Deanna) Walters, Ronald (Veda) Walters and Karl (Kim)...
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Dorcas Wumba-Di-Mazimi
May 22, 1926 - January 18, 2012
Wumba-Di-Mazimi, Dorcas of New Haven, Connecticut passed away January 18, 2012. Dorcas was born May 22, 1926 to Samuel Mazimi and Anne Gumba in Kinkoko Bas-Congo in the DR of Congo Africa. After obtaining a Nursing Diploma from The Protestant Missionary Medical Complex in Sona-Bata Bas-Congo, (a first during colonial era), she served Belgian Congo and subsequently the newly independent DR of...
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Randolph W. Aird
November 23, 1920 - January 18, 2012
Randolph Warren Aird was born on November 23, 1920, in Silver City, Colon, in the Republic of Panama. He was the first of two sons born to Alan and Elise Aird, both of whom had immigrated to Panama from the West Indies, Alan from Grenada and Elise from Barbados.
When Randolph was nine years old, he went to live with his father's brother, Uncle Sam, and his wife, Bridget. Sam was a tailor and...
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Alice A. Billups
November 29, 1960 - January 16, 2012
Alice A. Billups 51, of New Haven, CT passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012. Born to the late Fred and Lerlene Clark Billups on November 29, 1960 in New Haven, CT. Alice was an employee of Yale University. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, Charles and Chad Mack both of New Haven, CT; brothers, James and Leroy Givan both of AL, Fred Billups of New Haven, Douglas Billups of FL, Thomas...
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Carol A. Taylor Evans
August 13, 1955 - January 14, 2012
Carol Ann Taylor-Evans, 56, of New Haven, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of Joel Evans. She was born in New Haven August 13, 1955, daughter of the late James and Fannie Mink Taylor. Carol was employed at the Hospital of St. Raphael. She leaves to cherish her memory husband, Joel Evans, son, Larry Staton of New...
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Edward Baker
January 2, 1961 - January 13, 2012
Longtime resident of New Haven, Edward S. Baker, Jr., former Officer of the United States Army, died suddenly Friday, January 13, 2012, at age 51. Born January 2, 1961 in New Haven, he grew up in West Haven, later moved to Orange and attended Amity Regional High School. He later enlisted in the United States Army and served overseas. "Eddie" was known to most as a fun, loving person who was...
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Brenda C. Butler
November 2, 1942 - January 13, 2012
Mrs Brenda C. Butler, 69 daughter of the late Evans Jacobs Sr. and Rev. Bertha Muldrow Jacobs was born on November 2, 1942 in Darlington, S.C. She quietly went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13th, 2012 surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Mrs. Butler was a member of Kingdom Life Christian Church, Milford CT. She worked a number of years at G&O Manufacturing and...
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James R. Cannon, Jr.
September 28, 1960 - January 12, 2012
Following a courageous five-year battle with brain cancer, James R. Cannon Jr. "Coach" passed away at his home, 385 Center St. in Meriden on Thursday January 12, 2012
Born in Meriden on September 28, 1960, James was the proud and only son of Brenda (Anderson) and James R. Cannon Sr. James was a 1978 graduate of H.C. Wilcox Regional Technical High School in Meriden. Inspired by his father,...
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Damien J. Blandina, Sr.
October 2, 1980 - January 11, 2012
Damien J. Blandina Sr. 31 of New Haven, CT passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Husband of Kallette Hall and born to Douglas Pouncey Sr. of New Haven and the late Barbara Lane on October 2, 1980 in New Haven, CT. Besides his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory; sons, Damien and Shamar Blandina; daughter, Alexis Blandina; brothers, Carl and Kenny Blandina.
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Odell McKnight, Sr.
December 27, 1937 - January 10, 2012
Odell McKnight Sr., 74 of 577 Columbia Boulevard Ext., departed this life Tuesday, January 10, 2012 after a short illness. Mr. McKnight was born December 27, 1937 in Louisburg, NC, son of the late Henry Walker and Katherine McKnight. He was formerly employed by Ansonia Copper and Brass Co., retiring in 2002. He was an avid gardener, a WWE Wrestling fan and had a great affection for Westerns and...
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Leonard R. Campbell
March 12, 1949 - January 10, 2012
Leonard R. Campbell, 62, of Trumbull, died peacefully in the company of his wife on January 10, 2012, at Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven, after a courageous 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the eldest son of the late Viola Davis Campbell and Leonard Campbell. Left to mourn his passing is his devoted wife of 32 years, Rita McDougald-Campbell; his daughter...
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Samuel Allen
December 23, 1941 - January 4, 2012
Samuel Allen 70 of New Haven, CT passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Husband of Ethel Allen and born in Quincy, FL on December 23, 1941 to the late Arthur Sr. and Willamae McKinley Allen. Besides his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory; son Samuel Allen Jr.; step son, Robert Adkins; daughters, Angela Hall (James), Shawn Gould (Walter), Tiffany Adkins and Tyquel Alston; sisters, Mauden...
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Marion Thomas
October 17, 1928 - January 3, 2012
Marion Thomas of New Haven went home to be with the Lord, January 3, 2012. Marion was born October 17, 1928 in Charleston, SC to the late Joseph and Lucille (Fergeson) Edwards. She was predeceased by her husband, Elder Luther Thomas who was the founder of Thomas Chapel Church Disciples of Christ, New Haven, CT. As a devoted member, she sang in the choir and expanded its ministries by creating...
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Kenneth Rawls
January 16, 1943 - December 31, 2011
Kenneth Rawls, 68, passed away on December 31, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory; son, Kenneth Rawls of New Haven, CT; daughters, Nicole and Star Rawls of New Haven, CT; brothers, Oscar Ralls of Hamden, CT, Joseph Rawls of Waterbury, CT; sister, Beatrice Rawls of New Haven, CT; 6 grandchildren; his former wife, Edith Rawls and a host of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by three...
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Jimmie C. Reynolds
February 2, 1940 - December 30, 2011
Jimmie Amanda Marjorie Celestine Pullen-Reynolds went home to be with our Lord on December 30, 2011. She was born on February 2, 1940 in Roanoke, VA to the late Deacon Carl and Mother Ruby Pullen. She moved to Connecticut in 1942 where she began her educational journey. She matriculated academically graduating from James Hillhouse High School, earning her associates degree in Criminal Justice...
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Robert Perry
July 7, 1933 - December 29, 2011
Robert was born on July 7, 1933 in West Virginia. He grew up in West Virginia with 3 sisters and 3 brothers. While growing up Robert's nickname was "Little Robbie". After high school graduation Robert moved to Ohio. He then moved to New Haven, CT where he has lived for many years. There in New Haven, Robert met his wife Sylvia. The story goes "he was coaching Little League baseball and he...
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Arcadio Vazquez
September 13, 1928 - December 29, 2011
Arcadio Vazquez, 83 of New Haven passed away December 29, 2011. Arcadio was born September 13, 1928 in Puerto Rico to the late Ramon and Maria (Maldonado) Vazquez. He leaves to cherish his memory; sons, Raul and Miguel (Ana) Vazquez, both of New Haven, William, Francisco, Rafael, Rogelio, and Enrique Vazquez all of Puerto Rico; daughters, Adelina, Neredia, Natividad (Manolin Gomez) Vazquez all...
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Johnnie Mae Brooks
November 14, 1935 - December 26, 2011
Johnnie Mae Brooks, 76, of 18 Hillside Ave., Plantsville, CT died peacefully at home on Monday, December 26, 2011 after a long illness. She was the widow of the late James Thomas Brooks. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on November 14, 1935. She was the daughter of the late James W. Wise and Rosa Lee Grice.
Johnnie moved to Meriden, Connecticut at the age of nine. She served God...
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