Robinson, Wright & Weymer in Centerbrook, CT

Lillie M. Heath

August 28, 1932 - June 16, 2013

Lillie M. Heath, age 80, of East Haddam, the loving and longtime companion of Wiley E. Brown, passed away on Sunday, June 16th at the Marlborough Medical Center in Marlborough. Lillie was born on August 28, 1932 in Rural Retreat, Virginia, the daughter of James Randolph and Ida Elizabeth (Hall) Guillion. Lillie had been a resident of East Haddam since 2004 and formerly resided in both Chester and...
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Eileen S. Perry

December 19, 1920 - June 15, 2013

Eileen Samuelson ("Sammy") Perry of Essex, CT went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 15, 2013, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home. The eldest of two children, she was born in West Haven, CT, on December 19, 1920 to Arthur Oliver and Ruth Chevalier Samuelson. Following her graduation from Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing in 1944 she applied for service in...
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Pasquale "Pat" Dibenedetto

August 17, 1922 - June 12, 2013

Pasquale "Pat" Dibenedetto, 90, of Deep River, passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness on June 12, 2013. He was the husband of Elaine (Seaburg-Johnson) Dibenedetto. Born August 17, 1922 in Salerno, Italy, son of Vito and Concetta (Cesarano) Dibenedetto, Pat moved to New Haven as a child with his family. He is survived by his sister, Florence Borino of East Haven as well as...
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Margaret Kathleen Daly

May 25, 1917 - June 11, 2013

Margaret Kathleen Daly, 96 of Westbrook, the beloved wife of the late William H. Daly, Sr. passed away June 11, 2013 at Apple Rehabilitation in Old Saybrook. She was born May 25, 1917 in Dublin, Ireland, the daughter of the late Richard and Kathleen (Bardsley) Alcock. Margaret immigrated to this country in 1926, and grew up in the Norwood section of the Bronx. Margaret was a graduate of the St....
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Alan S. Lindquist

June 6, 2013

Alan S. Lindquist, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 6, 2013. Prior to becoming a full-time resident of Old Saybrook, Connecticut in 2010 he and his family had resided in Bow, New Hampshire for 42 years. Alan was a very active Rotarian in both the Rotary Club of Bow and the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. As a Past-President of the Rotary Club in Bow he was a Paul Harris...
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Katherine K. Fuller

December 25, 1925 - May 25, 2013

Katherine K. Fuller was born in San Diego, California on December 25, 1925 the daughter of Theodore C. and Alice (Hatton) Kistner. She was raised in San Marino, California and attended Scripps College and graduated from UCLA with a BA in Political Science. Kathy's first husband, Edward Bruce Ferguson was a Foreign Service Officer serving as Vice Consul to the U.S. Embassy in Rio de Janeiro,...
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Anne Dower Kowalski

May 21, 2013

Anne Dower Kowalski, 82, of Old Saybrook, died on Tuesday May 21, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Kowalski. Born in Hartford CT, she lived in Old Saybrook for the past 48 years. Anne was a devoted spouse, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a Eucharistic minister at St. John's Church in Saybrook, and volunteer at the Goodspeed Opera House and Shoreline Soup...
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Ann Pross Gates

February 14, 1941 - May 20, 2013

Ann Pross Gates, age 72, a resident of Ivoryton and Essex for over 50 years passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 20th at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Hyde Park, New York on February 14, 1941 the daughter of Alfred Emil and Elizabeth (Rozelle) Pross. She graduated from Nathan Hale Ray High School in East Haddam as a member of the...
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Marvel Satteree Allison Gill

March 13, 1932 - May 16, 2013

Gill, Marvel Satterlee Allison – Formerly of Scituate, MA, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Essex, CT on May 16, 2013 at the age of 81. The daughter of Robert Ashcroft Allison and G. Victoria Britton, she was born in Baltimore, MD in 1932. Wed to Richard Charles Gill in 1955, they were married for 49 years and lived for most of that time in their beloved Scituate. Marvel's life was...
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John L. Armitage

July 24, 1916 - May 14, 2013

John L. Armitage, 96, of Essex, CT, formerly of Madison, NJ and Morris Plains, N.J. died peacefully on May 14, 2013. John L. was born on July 24, 1916 on the kitchen table of his grandfather's house in Newark, NJ, middle child and first son of Elwood Spencer Armitage and Adra Fitts Armitage. After graduating Lawrenceville, he attended Princeton University, and graduated in 1938. While in college...
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Donna Marie West

June 23, 1963 - May 13, 2013

Donna Marie West, age 49, passed away on Monday evening, May 13th at her residence in Deep River. Donna was born in Bristol on June 6, 1963 the daughter of Charles McLaughlin and Dorothy (Porowski) Ingham. She has been a resident of Deep River for the past ten years and was formerly of Bristol. Donna had worked both as an Executive Secretary and as a Healthcare Provider at the Forestville Health...
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Florine W. Reed

March 27, 1920 - May 10, 2013

Florine W. Reed, age 93, of Ivoryton, passed away Friday morning May 10th at The Saybrook of Haddam where she has been a resident since August of last year. Florine was born in Essex on March 27, 1920 the daughter of Harry and Katherine (Griener) Walden, Sr. She was raised in Essex and graduated from Pratt High School as a member of the Class of 1938. She moved to Ivoryton that same year. Florine...
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Norma K. Yeager

January 8, 1945 - May 8, 2013

Norma K.(Wilke) Yeager, 68 of Old Saybrook died on May 8, 2013 at CT Hospice in Branford. Beloved wife for the past 49 years to Edmund D. Yeager Sr. Norma was born in Queens, NY, daughter of the late Norman & Ruth (Lehr) Wilke and grew up in upstate New York. She graduated from Averill Park High School in 1963. She has lived in Old Saybrook for many years, working for the Old Saybrook Probate...
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Garth W. Edwards

August 25, 1915 - May 3, 2013

Garth W. Edwards, age 97 of Essex, CT and Chilmark, MA passed away on May 3 at his home in Essex Meadows. His passing was peaceful and was surrounded by his loving family. Garth was born on August, 25, 1915 in Idaho Falls, Idaho the youngest of five children. After he graduated high school, he migrated east for college at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and then to the...
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Eileen M. LaMarco

February 28, 1920 - May 1, 2013

Eileen M. (Hogan) LaMarco, 93 a longtime resident of Old Saybrook passed away at her home on May 1, 2013 with her family beside her. Beloved wife of the late Anthony S. LaMarco. Eileen was born in Duryea, PA, daughter of the late John & Bridget (Clarke) Hogan. She was a parishioner of St. John's Church for many years, loved St. Patrick's Day, family gatherings, holidays at her house especially...
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Ryan M. Videll

August 23, 1981 - April 28, 2013

Ryan M. Videll, age 31, of Bozrah, and native of Lyme died unexpectedly as a result of a motorcycle accident on Sunday, April 28th in Lyme. Ryan was the beloved husband of Jessica (Pannone) Videll. He was born in Middletown on August 23, 1981 and was raised in Lyme by his grandparents Russell H. and Phyllis A. Rand, of Lyme. Ryan graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School as a member of the Class...
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Clifford P. Mott

April 14, 1924 - April 28, 2013

Clifford P. Mott, age 89, of Westbrook passed away on Sunday morning, April 28th at the Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Cliff was the beloved husband of Ann (Austin) Mott. He had been a resident of Westbrook since 1968. He was born in Staten Island, New York, the son of Clinton Dewitt and Josephine (Prece) Mott. Cliff proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He...
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John G. Halstein

December 22, 1919 - April 27, 2013

John "Jack" G. Halstein, age 93, of Chester and a former resident of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, April 27th at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Jack was the beloved husband of the late Hope (McHale) Halstein. Hope passed away on December 16, 2009 and she and Jack enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Jack was born in Meriden on December 22, 1919 the son of John D. and Margaret C. (Riley)...
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Rita Lee

September 23, 1924 - April 24, 2013

Rita Lee, age 88 of Old Saybrook, passed away on Wednesday, April 24th at Apple Rehabilitation in Old Saybrook. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Francis "John" Lee who passed away in 1990. Rita had resided in Killingworth since 1958. She was born on September 23, 1924 in Northfield, New Hampshire the daughter of Victor J. and Delima (Harbour) Gilbert. Rita was a Laboratory Technician at...
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Frank L. Bump

June 8, 1924 - April 24, 2013

.Frank L. Bump, Jr., 88, formerly of Ivoryton, passed away on April 24, 2013 at Coleman House Senior Care Residence, Northborough, MA. Frank was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 58 years Anna (Garbarino) Bump in 2005. Frank was born in Ivoryton on June 8, 1924 and was the son of Frank and Jennie (Johnson) Bump. He graduated from Pratt High School in Essex in 1942. Frank proudly served in...
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Evelyn S. Gill

June 29, 1924 - April 19, 2013

Evelyn S. Gill, 88, of Killingworth died at Middlesex Hospital on April 19, 2013 after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Edward R. Gill. Born in Old Lyme, Evelyn was raised in Killingworth for most of her life. She was a longtime member of the Killingworth Congregational Church, where she was very active in the rummage sales, held various positions in the VFW Auxiliary, belonged to both...
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Lawrence Edward Savoie

July 9, 1926 - April 16, 2013

Lawrence E. Savoie, 86, of Westbrook, formerly of Windsor Locks, died peacefully on April 16, 2013 at Aaron Manor in Chester. He was the beloved husband of Mary (McKeown) Savoie. Larry was born in Swanton Vermont, son of Edward and Josie (Reynolds) Savoie. He was raised in Hamden, Connecticut , and was a graduate of Hamden High School. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War...
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Frank Hamilton

January 27, 1918 - April 15, 2013

Frank Hamilton of Old Lyme, CT and Harbour Island, Bahamas, passed away in his 95th year on Monday, April 15, 2013. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family. Frank Watrous Hamilton, Jr was born on January 27, 1918 in New London, CT to Major Frank W. Hamilton, Sr and Evelyn Hislop Hamilton. Frank Jr graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1936. He went on to Yale, graduating with a BS in...
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David C. Hyde

May 4, 1948 - April 8, 2013

David C. Hyde, 64, of Essex passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Maureen (Frank) Hyde. David was born in New London, son of the late Strickland K. Hyde Jr., and Dorothy E. (Doane) Hyde. David was a lifelong resident of Essex, where he became a prominent and influential member of the community. David graduated from the Valley Regional High School in 1966,...
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Jacqueline R. Arnold

February 25, 1928 - April 1, 2013

Jacqueline R. Arnold, age 85, of Wethersfield and a former resident of Chester and Deep River passed away on Monday afternoon, April 1st at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was the beloved wife of the late Lloyd S. Arnold, Jr. who predeceased her on January 1, 1984. Jacqueline was born February 25, 1928 in Berlin, New Hampshire the daughter of Roland and Florence (Phair)...
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Theresa Vitali Stopa

May 26, 1924 - April 1, 2013

Theresa (Vitali) Stopa, 88 of Centerbrook passed away on April 1, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Stopa. Theresa was born in Derby the daughter of Amato and Theresa (Battistelli) Vitali and was raised in Ivoryton and was a graduate of Pratt High School in 1943. Theresa and William were married in 1956 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Essex...
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Caroline Graf Constantine

August 17, 1915 - March 27, 2013

CAROLINE GRAF CONSTANTINE, 97, of Essex, CT, formerly of Short Hills, NJ and Weekapaug, RI died peacefully on March 27, 2013. She was the devoted wife for 60 years of the late Wells W. Constantine. Mrs. Constantine was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of Carl and Katherine Graf. She attended The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY and The Finch School in NYC. She was the sister of the late John...
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Agnes S. Carlson

August 18, 1913 - March 25, 2013

Agnes S. Carlson, age 99, of Chester passed away on Monday morning, March 25th at Chesterfields Health Care Center in Chester. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl "Eric" Carlson who predeceased her on January 5, 1982. They were married in Deep River on November 21, 1940. Agnes was born the daughter of Victor I. and Ida (Wahlquist) Santti on August 18, 1913 in Bronx, New York. She had been a...
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Wells Corbin Bates

December 11, 1916 - March 24, 2013

Wells Corbin Bates was born on December 11, 1916, in Chester, CT and died on March 24, 2013, in Naples, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents Hamilton and Jessie Corbin Bates, a brother, Corbin, a sister, Barbara Crowther, a sister, Helen Witherspoon, a brother Hamilton, Jr. and a grandchild, Jennifer Phillipi. He graduated from Deep River High School in 1934, Governor Academy in 1935...
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Alphee J. Poitras

December 17, 1944 - March 23, 2013

Alphee J. "Frenchy" Poitras, 68, of Ivoryton died on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital. Beloved husband of Rena M. (Voisine) Poitras Born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, son of the late Marc & Rita (Lagasse) Poitras. Alphee emigrated to the U.S. in 1964. He was a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he worked as a machinist for over 40 years at Essex Machine Works until...
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Adele T. Ackerman

December 31, 1951 - March 21, 2013

Adele T. Ackerman, 61, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, March 21, 2013. She was the beloved wife of James J. Ackerman. Adele was born in Schwabisch Hall, Germany. Adele's main passion was spending time with her four grandchildren. "Oma" as she was called by the grandchildren, would drop everything to be with them. Adele's love of gardening was also a source of enjoyment for...
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Rose Ruggiero

August 21, 1930 - March 21, 2013

Rose E. (O'Neill) Ruggiero, 82, of Madison, formerly of Essex died at Middlesex Hospital on March 21, 2013 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Bart Ruggiero for the past 60 years. Rose was born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late John & Katherine (Bessler) O'Neill. Rose was a devoted and faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Essex, belonging to the Cenacle, Ladies Guild ,...
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Helen L. Warren

July 3, 1913 - March 15, 2013

Helen L. Warren died on March 15, 2013 at the Essex Meadows Health Center in Essex, Connecticut. She was 99. She is survived by her son, Thomas D. Warren, her daughter in law, Carol G. Warren, both of Brunswick, Maine, and her grandson, Andrew D. Warren, who currently attends Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Helen was born Helen Lynch is Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, to Francis J....
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Sumner R. Ziegra, Sr., M.D.

February 13, 1923 - March 12, 2013

Sumner R. Ziegra, M.D., age 90, of Washington Crossing, PA died suddenly at home on March 12, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Marie Rolleri Ziegra, a daughter, Cynthia Jane Ziegra, VMD, PhD, of Ringoes, NJ, 4 sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. He was predeceased by a son Sumner R. Ziegra, Jr and 2 brothers, Louis R. Ziegra, MD and...
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John Willard Gould

October 29, 1929 - March 10, 2013

John Willard Gould, Age 83, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2013.He is survived by his wife Nancy (Betham) Gould of 57 years, his Son, Stephen Gould and daughters, Leslie and Susan Gould; his grand-daughter Claire Gould; his sister Gertrude (Gould) LaCombe, niece Anita, and nephews Marshall Jr. and Keith; his brother-in-law George Lewis and nephew Peter Lewis and niece Amy Lewis. John was...
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Robert M. Parrish

August 25, 1936 - March 10, 2013

Robert M. Parrish, age 76, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Robert was born in Guilford, CT on August 25, 1936, the son of Milton Parrish and Helen Roche. Robert is survived by Linda (Tiezzi) Parrish, his devoted wife of 36 years, his 4 sons and their spouses, Bob Parrish of East Hartford, CT, David and Elizabeth Parrish of Deep...
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James Constable

November 12, 1916 - March 7, 2013

James Cheston Constable, a retired business executive, army paratrooper during World War II and lifelong supporter of his alma mater, Brown University, died March 7 at the Essex Meadows community in Essex, Ct., where he lived with his wife of 65 years, the former Priscilla Bouve McCaffrey. He was 96. Mr. Constable, known as Cheston to his friends and family, was a native of Baltimore who lived...
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Jeanne A. Liska

May 11, 1931 - March 7, 2013

JEANNE ARNOLD LISKA, 81, of East Haddam passed away on March 7, 2013 at Chest Elm Nursing Care, in Moodus after a battle with DLB dementia. She was born in Deep River, the daughter of Lloyd Starr Arnold and Loretta Bennett and the wife of Walter Liska Jr. for 65 years. Prior to the onset of this disease Jeanne spent her time writing poetry, songs, photographing and enjoying the wildlife and the...
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Marguerite C. Endrich

January 19, 1912 - March 7, 2013

Marguerite C. Endrich, age 101, passed away on Thursday morning, March 7, 2013 at the Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chester. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick C. Endrich, Sr. Marguerite was born January 19, 1912 the daughter of Nicholas and Anna (Habisreittinger) Collomore. She was a life long resident of Old Saybrook and a graduate of Pratt High School in Essex....
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Mary Plowden-Wardlaw

February 29, 1908 - March 4, 2013

Mary F. Plowden-Wardlaw, 105, died on Monday, March 4, 2013 at the Essex Meadows Nursing and rehabilitation center in Essex. Mary was born on February 29, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Sarah (Chapman) Francis and Lewis Witherbee Francis. Mary has been a resident of Brooklyn NY, Quissett MA, Harbour Island, Bahamas, Vero Beach FL, and most recently of Nonquitt MA and Essex CT. Mary is a...
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James J. Eagan

August 20, 1932 - March 2, 2013

James J. Eagan, 80, died on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at his home in Berlin. Son of the late Thomas and Cecilia (Campbell) Eagan. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Thomas Jr., and sister, Elizabeth. Jim is survived by his sisters, Margaret Eagan and Frances Eagan, both of Deep River. James was a U.S Marine Corp. Veteran who served in Korea and Vietnam. He retired as a Master Sergeant...
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Mona H. Hartigan

March 24, 1934 - March 2, 2013

Mona Hazel Elizabeth Hartigan, age 78, of Deep River passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald F. Hartigan, Sr. She was born in Portland, Connecticut on March 24, 1934. Mona attended Old Saybrook High School. She had resided in Old Saybrook and Essex prior to moving to Deep River in 1966. She leaves her children,...
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Raymond Jennings

August 22, 1931 - March 1, 2013

Raymond Jennings, 81, formerly of Chester, passed away March 1, 2013, at Woodstock Terrace Assisted Living in Woodstock, VT after a long battle with Alzheimer's Dementia. Ray was born August 22, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT to William and Edith (Rich) Jennings. He attended grade school in Killingworth, CT and Hand High School in Madison, CT. Ray joined the Navy Reserves in 1949. He served 30 years and...
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Joseph A. Szarek

July 2, 1936 - March 1, 2013

Joseph A. Szarek, 76, of Killingworth, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2013. Born in Rome, New York on July 2, 1936, to Joseph A., Sr., and Josephine J. (Zawsilak) Szarek. He was a 1954 graduate of Rome Free Academy, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of Albany in 1958. Following graduate work at Cornell University he taught high school in both Rome and Burnt...
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Barbara Butler

January 12, 1934 - February 28, 2013

Barbara Surgenor Butler passed away on Feb. 28, 2013 after losing her 10 year battle with many illnesses ending up with Dementia. A private burial service was held in Guildford. In addition to her husband Robert, she leaves her sister Janet S. Hill, her sons David E. Butler, Peter J. Butler, and Douglas P. Butler and his wife Bonnie Butler, RN. She also leaves her grandsons Matthew J. Butler and...
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Geoffrey M. Kerrigan

November 6, 1921 - February 21, 2013

Geoffrey Moore Kerrigan, 91, of Essex, died peacefully Thursday evening, February 21, 2013 at Middlesex Hospice surrounded by loved ones. Geoffrey was born in London, Ontario, Canada on November 6, 1921 to the late Harold G Kerrigan and Francis Maud (Fleming) Kerrigan. Geoffrey joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at the age of 19, in 1941. In 1942, Geoffrey was the Radar Training Officer at the...
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Pauline Pearl Folsom

January 12, 1933 - February 15, 2013

Pauline Pearl Folsom, age 80, died peacefully after a long illness on Friday evening, February 15th at Apple Rehabilitation in Old Saybrook where she had recently become a resident. Pauline had previously resided at the Madison House in Madison. Pauline was the beloved wife of the late Hollis Folsom who predeceased her on October 24, 1991. She was born January 12, 1933 in Houlton, Maine the...
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Rita Perring

August 9, 1911 - February 14, 2013

Rita Perring, age 101, the beloved wife of the late Clair Perring and mother of Myrna L. Zubee of Ivoryton passed away on Thursday afternoon, February 14, 2013 at Apple Rehabilitation in Old Saybrook. Rita had been a longtime resident of Westbrook and had formerly resided in Bristol. Rita will be remembered for the great love that she had for her entire family and she always looked forward to...
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William B. Bateman

March 11, 1924 - February 13, 2013

William Bailey Bateman, 88, died Wed, Feb. 13, 2013 in Essex CT after a long fight with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by Nancy, his wife of 65 years, his children Pam Bateman, Bob Bateman, Carol Story and Sunny (Tim) O'Brien, his brother John Bateman, his three grandchildren, John, Katie and Andrew Bateman as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill lived a full life and was a great husband,...
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Henry Dexter Sharpe Chafee

July 17, 1918 - February 10, 2013

Henry Dexter Sharpe Chafee, 94, passed away on February 10, 2013. He was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie D. (Bennett) Chafee and is survived by his son Gregory D. Chafee and daughter in law Kathleen, his sister, Elizabeth Chafee Conway, and nephews and a niece. He was predeceased by his sister Dorothy S. Chafee and his brother William G. Chafee. Dexter lived a full life and was...
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John H. Lane, Jr

March 23, 1924 - February 10, 2013

John H. Lane Jr., 88 of Centerbrook died February 10, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital after a short illness. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (Urbati) Lane. John was born in Somerville, MA March 23, 1924, son of the late John H. & Marguerite (Kelly). He proudly served his country during WWII in the Marine Corp. After relocating to Connecticut, John went on to own and operate Lane's Paint &...
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John A. Ziobron

August 6, 1942 - February 8, 2013

John Anthony Ziobron, age 70, a lifelong resident of Deep River passed away on Friday evening, February 8th at Chestelm Heath Care & Rehabilitation in Moodus. He was born in Middletown the beloved son of Anna Emma (Senfluk) Ziobron of Deep River and the late John Walter Ziobron. John was a graduate of the class of 1960 at Valley Regional High School in Deep River. He was a veteran of the United...
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Richard F. Schneller

March 21, 1922 - February 5, 2013

Richard F. Schneller passed away February 5, 2013 at his home in Palm Desert, CA. He was 90 years old. Schneller was born in New York City, the son of Julius and Helen Efros Schneller. His only sibling, Marjorie, died in 2007. He spent his first 13 years in Plainfield, NJ. The family moved to Essex, CT in 1935 where his parents relocated The Verplex Company, manufacturers of lampshades. Schneller...
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Helen V. Yatchyshyn

March 2, 1921 - January 31, 2013

Helen V. (Chicosky) Yatchyshyn, 91, of Huntington, NY died on January 31, 2013 after a brief illness. Daughter of the late Stanley & Sophie (Kovalesky) Chicosky; beloved wife of the late Michael Yatchyshyn; mother to a son, the late Michael E. Young, and a daughter, Valerie J. Meszaros. Helen was born and lived much of her life surrounded by family and friends in Manhasset, NY, later moving to...
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Edward Leitner

July 27, 1911 - January 30, 2013

Edward Leitner, 101, died Tuesday, January 30, 2013 at Fauquier Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Warrenton, Virginia. He was predeceased by his wife Eva Blanche (Yanke), brothers Rudy and John. He leaves his daughter, Barbara Leitner Ziman of Warrenton, Virginia, grandchildren Brian and Elaine Ziman of Centreville, Virginia, Matthew and Alicia Ziman of Nutter Fort, West Virginia, great...
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Carlisle Knowlton

July 2, 1930 - January 29, 2013

Carlisle Knowlton of Haddam, Connecticut, died at home early Tuesday morning after a fall. Sandy, as he was known to family and friends, was born July 2, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles Osmond Knowlton and Isabel Taylor Knowlton, shortly after the death of an older brother, Toddy (Charles Osmond Knowlton Jr.). His younger sister, Penny (Penelope Knowlton Pierce), predeceased him. Mr....
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Claire A. Hamel

August 31, 1912 - January 28, 2013

Claire Agnes (Bisson) Hamel,age 100, of Chester and Ivoryton passed peacefully on Monday, January 28th at Aaron Manor in Chester. Claire was born in Warren, RI. on August 31, 1912, daughter of Marie (Dallaire) and Charles Bisson. After graduating from Business school, she worked in the tax office in Warren where she was also active in a French speaking theater group. She then worked in the...
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Shirley B. Miceli

December 2, 1924 - January 28, 2013

Shirley B. Miceli, 88, lifelong resident of Chester, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Rosario T. Miceli of New London. Shirley was born December 2, 1924, daughter of Evelyn V. Bennett of Chester. She graduated from Chester High School in 1942, and from the UConn School of Pharmacy in 1947. She began her career as a...
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Regina Godfrey

April 4, 1950 - January 25, 2013

Regina Godfrey, 62, of Essex, died on January 25th. She was born on April 4th, 1950, daughter of the late Margaret Linders of Essex and the late Raymond Godfrey of Knoxville, TN. She is survived by relatives in Ireland, Indiana, and CT. A graduate of Trumbull High School, she attended Trinity Washington University in Washington DC for two years followed by The New School University in New York...
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Arthur W. Lovell, Jr.

January 29, 1925 - January 20, 2013

Arthur W. Lovell, Jr., known to all as "Bud", died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the age of 87. Born in Hartford in 1925, Bud spent his early years in Windsor, CT before moving to Essex in the 1930s, where his grandfather owned and ran the Griswold Inn. He attended grammar school in Essex before going to the Loomis School in Windsor. After graduating, Bud enlisted and served in the Air Force as a...
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Edna W. Baca

October 5, 1909 - January 13, 2013

Edna Williams Baca, age 103, of Essex, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Apple Rehab. Nursing Home in Old Saybrook. Edna was born on October 5, 1909 and was the daughter of the late Ida (Everett) Bourget and George Bourget of Essex. Edna was a life-long resident of Essex, up until her final years where she remained on the CT shoreline until her death. Edna had a love for the...
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Daniel J. Bloch

December 3, 1925 - January 10, 2013

On Thursday, January 10th, Dan passed away in the presence of his wife and oldest son Tony, at Middlesex Hospital. Dan leaves behind his loving wife Scotty, son Tony and granddaughter Anila who live in New York City, and son Andy who lives in Los Angeles, CA with wife Maribeth and son Nathan. Dan was born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in the idyllic rural community of Ardentown, outside...
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Jeanette Bella Bick

November 26, 1922 - January 9, 2013

Jeanette B. Bick, age 90, a life long resident of Centerbrook and the beloved wife of the late Paul Bick, Jr. passed away on Wednesday evening, January 9, 2013 at the Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Jeanette was born in Centerbrook on November 26, 1922 the daughter of Samuel and Concetta (Bombaci) Bella. She was a graduate of the former Pratt High School in Essex. Jeanette was a Postal Clerk...
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William (Bill) Leonard Bouregy

September 24, 1954 - January 7, 2013

William Leonard (Bill) Bouregy, 58, of Chester, passed on January 7, 2013. Bill was born September 24, 1954 in Hackensack, NJ, son of the late Marie A. (Seubert) and Thomas K. Bouregy, MD. Bill was raised in Hasbrouk Heights, NJ and graduated from Saint Peters Preparatory School in Jersey City, NJ in 1972 and from Fordham University in 1976. Bill spent several years in California working in...
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Paul J. Wollock

June 7, 1921 - January 7, 2013

Paul J. "Pat" Wollock, age 91, a life long resident of Deep River passed away on Monday, January 7th at the Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chester. Pat was the beloved husband of Marie F. (Haglund) Wollock who predeceased him on December 19, 2012. Pat and Marie enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. Pat was born in Deep River in the family homestead on Warsaw Street June 7, 1921...
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Wayne Earl Heath

January 21, 1943 - January 6, 2013

Wayne Earl Heath, beloved husband of Barbara Brennan Heath, of Clinton, CT, died peacefully January 6th, at The CT Hospice in Branford, surrounded by many family members. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on January 21, 1943 and lived for many years in East Troy, WI. He graduated from East Troy High School in 1961. In WI, he leaves a loving family: son John and wife Sandy; son Jeff and wife Becky;...
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G. Lee Thompson

June 12, 1933 - December 31, 2012

June 12, 1933 - December 31, 2012 Lee Thompson, 79, of Essex, CT died peacefully at home on the morning of New Year's Eve. Lee will be remembered as a man who lived by example. Lee was born and raised in Denver, Colorado by Frances and George Thompson. Lee served with distinction in the Korean War as an officer and naval aviator. Lee graduated from the University of Colorado in 1957 and was a...
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Paul J. Gaumond

April 17, 1947 - December 29, 2012

Reverend Paul J. Gaumond, 65, of Essex passed away at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown on December 29, 2012. Born in Norwich, on April 17, 1947 he was the beloved and devoted son of the late Francois & Blanche (Gauvin) Gaumond. Father Paul was educated at Norwich Free Academy and went on to study at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. He continued his undergraduate and post graduate studies at...
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Mary Robbin Reynolds Hawkins

April 22, 1941 - December 19, 2012

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Robbin Reynolds --- also known as Mary Robbin Reynolds Hawkins. Born and raised in Chappaqua, NY, and a graduate of St. Margaret's School in Waterbury, CT, and the University of Pennsylvania, Robbin spent her professional life making a difference in the lives of those with whom she worked and lived. She worked at Citibank in New York;...
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William J. DeLorenze

June 18, 1929 - December 19, 2012

On Wednesday, December 19th, Bill passed very peacefully to a better place. He was born in New Britain, CT to John DeLorenze and Loretta Whitney DeLorenze. Bill leaves his loving wife Chevi, with whom he shared 25 happy years. Bill leaves a brother John and his wife Kathy in Florida and nieces and a nephew. Bill leaves a daughter in Florida, Donna DeLorenze Alexander and her husband Rick and...
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Marie F. Wollock

May 30, 1925 - December 19, 2012

Marie F. (Haglund) Wollock, 87, of Deep River passed away suddenly on December 19, 2012 at Hartford Hospital. Beloved and devoted wife of Paul J. Wollock for the past 63 years. Marie was born in Middletown, daughter of the late Earl & Mary Haglund. She married Paul in 1949 in Middletown and together they moved to Deep River to start their life together. Marie was a parishioner of St. Joseph's...
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Blanche G. Lombardi

September 18, 1910 - December 15, 2012

Blanche G. (Bean) Lombardi, 102, passed away on December 15, 2012 at Chesterfield's Healthcare Center in Chester. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Lombardi who died in 1977. She was born in Old Lyme, daughter of the late William & Gertrude Bean. Blanche was a foster parent for over 30 years to many children who's impact on their lives is immeasurable. She is survived by her son Robert...
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David J. LaMark

December 14, 1964 - December 14, 2012

David J. LaMark, 48, died suddenly on December 15, 2012 in Old Saybrook. Beloved son of Eileen (Hogan) LaMarco of Old Saybrook and the late Anthony S. LaMarco. David was born in Middletown, CT, graduated from Old Saybrook High School in 1982, bravely served his country in the Army as a medic in Germany. He worked for 25 years for the Ct Laborers Union #547, he loved to travel and skydive and will...
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Joanne Marino-Murray

July 9, 1949 - December 14, 2012

Joanne Marino-Murray – age 63, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt died Friday, December 14, 2012 after a prolonged illness. Joanne was the daughter of the late C. J. "Larry" and Rosalie (Gannuscio) Marino. Joanne was born in Hartford and lived in Middletown and Westbrook. Early on, her family instilled in her the virtues of civic responsibility and giving back to the community. ...
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Ruscene L. Graham

January 4, 1933 - December 13, 2012

Ruscene L. Graham, age 79 of Deep River, passed away on Thursday, December 13th in New Haven. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald E. Graham, Sr. She will greatly missed by her loving children, Donald Jr., Wendy, Dona, Thomas, Nancy, Earl, Bonnie and Debbie. She also leaves her 24 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and her brother, John Everitt. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec...
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Estelle Ives Zahn

February 11, 1925 - December 12, 2012

Estelle Ives Zahn née Pooley, born February 11, 1925 in Plymouth England, died December 12, 2012 in Essex, CT. While working as a secretary at the Royal Navy Dockyard at Devonport in 1945 she met and married Paul Irvine, a commander in the United States Navy. They lived in post war Naples, Italy before moving to New York City. Together they ran Muirhead Instruments in central NJ until Paul's...
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Tamara A. Nolin

August 18, 1941 - December 11, 2012

Tamara A. Nolin ,71 of Branford succumbed to injuries caused by an automobile accident on December 11, 2012. Tamara was born on August 18, 1941, the daughter of the late George H. & Katherine (Saurwald) Nolin. She was previously employed by Starr Distributors and New Haven Ravens Minor League Baseball Team and more recently at the Bridgeport Bluefish and Connecticut Defenders where she had many...
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Charles L. Miiller, Jr.

August 7, 1965 - December 11, 2012

Charles L. Miller, Jr., age 47 of Haddam, passed away on Tuesday afternoon December 11th at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven. He was the beloved husband of Salli (Desnoyers) Miller. Charles and Salli were married in Deep River at the First Congregational Church on June 28, 1997. Charles was born in Arlington, Texas on August 7, 1965 the son of the late Charles L. Miller and Beauton (Rains...
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Charles H. Schoch

January 8, 1921 - December 9, 2012

Charles H. Schoch (Chuckie), 91, died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2012, at Apple Rehab Saybrook. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Hall) Schoch for sixty-five years. Born Jan. 8, 1921, Charles was raised in Bangor, PA, where he enlisted and honorably served our country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WW II in Guam. After returning home he decided to visit family in Essex. It...
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Joanne V. Davis

March 29, 1923 - December 6, 2012

Joanne (Viall) Davis, of Essex died on December 6, 2012 at Essex Meadows Healthcare Center. Joanne was born in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late George K. & Louise (Kappler) Viall. She is survived by her daughters; Caroline Monzani of Cambridge, MA & Susan M. Johnson of Boston, MA, her sisters; Gertrude Kloppenburg of Mequon, WI & Marjorie Djerf of Concord, MA and her grandchildren; Merrill...
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Austin M. Alberto

October 14, 2011 - December 4, 2012

Austin M. Alberto, beloved son of Oscar Alberto and Angelina Martinez of Deep River, passed away on Tuesday afternoon December 4th at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven. He was born in New Haven on October 14, 2011. Besides his parents he leaves his loving sisters, Amy M. Alberto and Yenifer Martinez, both of Deep River, his maternal grandparents, Manuel Martinez and Isabel Toribio, and his...
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Kenneth H. Hiscocks

April 24, 1930 - December 3, 2012

Hiscocks, Kenneth, 82, of Deep River, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2012, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Gedge) Hiscocks for 59 years. He was born in Ontario, Canada, April 24, 1930, to Alfred and Lilia (Biggs) Hiscocks. Ken and Joan immigrated to the United States in 1968 to San Mateo, CA, where they lived for three years, then moved to Deep River where they resided for...
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Dr. Virginia Jayne Bird

October 28, 1930 - December 1, 2012

Dr. Virginia Jayne Bird of Wilton, Connecticut and New York City passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Essex Meadows, Connecticut, surrounded by her children and members of her family. Born in 1930 to Lucille Francis and David Jayne, a biochemist, she was the eldest of three children. Virginia grew up in Old Greenwich, Connecticut and graduated from The College of New Rochelle in 1951, after...
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Robert W. Schneider

March 26, 1931 - December 1, 2012

Robert W. Schneider, age 81, of Old Saybrook passed away on Saturday evening December 1,2012 at the Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Leitgeb) Schneider. Bob was born in New Britain , the son of William and Emma (Schwab) Schneider and was raised in Chester and graduated from Chester High School in 1949. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States AirForce...
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Ann Colton Nussbaum

June 9, 1941 - November 30, 2012

Ann Davis Colton Nussbaum was born on June 9, 1941, in Springfield, MA, to Fredericka Davis and David Chapin Colton. Raised in Westfield, MA, Ann graduated from The MacDuffie School and in 1963 from Smith College, with a B.A. degree in Art History. That same year she married Timothy Earl Barnes, and in 1967, they moved to Hastings-on-Hudson, where they raised their three children, Morgan,...
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Joseph Phillippe Collin

February 12, 1946 - November 28, 2012

Joseph Phillippe Collin, 66, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, November 28th after a brief illness. He was born in Hartford, the son of Lucien and Anita (Bouchard) Collin. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane (Ryon) Collin, his two sons, Robert Collin and his wife Sarah of New Britain, Jeffrey Collin and his wife Florine of Bristol, his sister, Lucille Collin of Cromwell, and his...
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Evelyn Heft Messier

August 22, 1925 - November 26, 2012

Evelyn (Heft) Messier of Killingworth passed away Monday afternoon November 26th at the Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chester after complications from post polio syndrome, she was 87. Evelyn was born in Middletown on August 22, 1925 the daughter of John and Edith (Sypher) Heft of Killingworth. Evelyn contracted polio at the age of six, and spent most of the next ten...
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Mark E. Birch

October 1, 1948 - November 23, 2012

Haddam – Mark E. Birch, 64, died on Friday, Nov.23, 2012, at his home in Haddam. He was born in Meriden on Oct 1, 1948. Mark attended Meriden public schools and received his Master's Degree in Urban Studies from Southern CT State University. Mark is loved and will be greatly missed by all, but especially by his wife, Lynda. He is the love of her life and her best friend. Mark is survived by...
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Jennie W. Sulinski

May 3, 1924 - November 23, 2012

Jennie W. Sulinski, age 88, a life long resident of Deep River passed away on Friday morning, November 23rd at the Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chester. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis J. Sulinski. Jennie was born in Deep River on May 3, 1924 the daughter of John J. and Katherine (Skorka) Waz. She was a communicant at Saint Joseph Church in Chester and retired from...
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Lois Irene Dudley

May 22, 1919 - November 18, 2012

Lois I. (White) Dudley, age 93, of Old Saybrook passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Gladeview Healthcare Center in Old Saybrook after a period of declining health. Beloved wife of the late Wray E. Dudley who died in 2006. Lois was born in Denver, Indiana, daughter of the late Rev. Alvin F. & Stella C. (Baer)White. She was a 1940 graduate of Oklahoma University, was an avid golfer and...
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Kathleen G. Tabor

February 20, 1966 - November 18, 2012

Kathleen G. Tabor, age 46, of Deep River passed away at her home on November 18th 2012. She was the beloved wife of James A. Tabor. Kathleen was born on February 2, 1966 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania the daughter of Margot "Pat" (Quinn) Gamerdinger of Deep River and the late Peter Gamerdinger. She was raised in Deep River and married Jim at the United States Coast Guard Chapel in New London on...
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Michael P. Roberts

February 16, 1973 - November 13, 2012

Michael P. Roberts 39, of Deep River died on November 13, 2012 at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain. He was born in Middletown, son of Laurent Roberts of Westbrook and Sandra Wollock of Essex. Michael was a devoted fan of professional wrestling and science fiction and loved his huge comic book collection. In addition to his parents he survived by his brother Jason P. Roberts and his...
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Mary Way

March 31, 1951 - November 10, 2012

Mary Way, 61 of Ivoryton, died suddenly on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at her residence. Born in New London, daughter of the late Francis J. & Evelyn (Marcolini) Way. Mary was raised in Old Saybrook and was a self-employed florist for many years. She is survived by her brother Dennis M. Way and his wife Catherine of Shallowater, TX. A Mass of Christain Burial will be held at St. John's Church,...
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Edward T. Szymanski

November 10, 2012

Edward T. Szymanski, 91, of Ivoryton, died peacefully, Saturday evening, November 10, 2012, surrounded by his family. Ed was born in Dickson City, PA, and as a youth he moved to Dalton, PA. He is the son of the late Joseph and Stella (Orzel) Szymanski. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra (Johnson) Szymanski; sons, Scott Szymanski and wife Beth (Whitty), and Craig Szymanski and wife...
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Murwin A. Johnson

November 8, 2012

Murwin A. Johnson, 83, of Ivoryton, died Thursday morning, November 8, 2012. He was born and resided all his life in Ivoryton, the son of Axel and Mabel (Burdick) Johnson. He was, at heart, a farmer and cared deeply for his patch of earth at the top of Walnut Street, raising sheep and other livestock. He was a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Agriculture and a veteran of the...
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Winifred Reynolds Chase

September 14, 1909 - November 7, 2012

Winifred Reynolds Chase died peacefully at Essex Meadows Health Center on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012. A lifetime resident of Connecticut, "Win" was born September 14, 1909 in New Britain. She graduated from New Britain High School (class of 1927); Arnold College in 1930; New York University (B.S. 1939, M.S. 1941). A lifelong educator, she also took courses at Columbia and earned a certificate...
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Bernard J. Negrelli

August 14, 1927 - October 30, 2012

Bernard J. Negrelli, age 85, of Haddam, passed away on Tuesday morning, Oct. 30th at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. He was the beloved husband of Hazel (Calamari) Negrelli. They were married at Saint Joseph Church in Chester on September 16, 1950 and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Bernie was born in Deep River on August 14, 1927 the son of the Angelo and Lillian (Cutone) Negrelli. He graduated...
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Alice Wheaton Lynch

November 18, 1917 - October 27, 2012

Alice Wheaton Lynch, age 94, beloved wife of the late Walter H. Lynch and long time resident of Westbrook passed away on Saturday afternoon, October 27th at Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chester. She was born in Medford, MA on November 18, 1917 the daughter of George and Bessie (Ring) Wheaton. Alice and Walter were married in 1944 and resided in Westfield, NJ before making...
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Gloria M. Sparaco

August 31, 1937 - October 21, 2012

Sparaco, Gloria M. Sparaco, age 75 of Westbrook passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 21st at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven. She was the beloved wife of Ralph F. Sparaco who predeceased her on December 7, 2004. She was born in Middletown on August 31, 1937 the daughter of the late William E. and Olive (Larson) Malcarne. Gloria was raised in Chester and had been a resident of Westbrook...
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Elaine Seaburg-Johnson Dibenedetto

January 29, 1932 - October 20, 2012

Elaine (Seaburg-Johnson) Dibenedetto, 80, of Deep River, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on October 20, 2012. She was the wife of Pasquale Dibenedetto, and the daughter of Ernest Seaburg and Mabel (Guftason) Seaburg. Born January 29, 1932 in Middletown, she grew up and attended school in Durham. She was the senior class president of the class of 1950. Elaine was a long time...
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