Our Obituaries
Thomas A. St. Onge, Jr.
August 30, 1966 - June 18, 2013
Thomas A. St. Onge, Jr., 46, of New Britain, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.
Born and raised in New Britain, he was the son of Mary Ann (Sladeck) St. Onge and the late Thomas A. St. Onge, Sr. He attended St. Joseph School and graduated from E.C. Goodwin Technical Institute in 1985. Tommy went on to pursue a career as a licensed...
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Justina Tella
February 29, 1920 - April 26, 2013
Justina "Tina" (Fernandez) Tella, 93, of Plainville, passed away peacefully at her home, with her daughter by her side, on Friday, April 26, 2013. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, James, who predeceased her in 1999.
Born in Meriden on February 29, 1920, Tina was one of two children to the late Edwardo and Josephine Fernandez. A longtime resident on Plainville, she was a 1981retiree...
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Robert T. Statchen
April 16, 1935 - February 21, 2013
Robert Theodore Statchen, attorney and life-long Connecticut resident, passed away on February 21, 2013 in New London, CT at age 77, surrounded by his loving family. A U.S. Army veteran and retired Connecticut Assistant Attorney General, he was raised in New Britain, Connecticut, the son of John and Catherine Statchen, both immigrants from Eastern Europe.
He graduated from New Britain High...
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Ronald A. Osborne
March 21, 1948 - January 23, 2013
Ronald A. Osborne, 64, of Plainville, beloved husband of Diane (Zajac) Osborne for over forty years, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, surrounded by his family at Bristol Hospital.
Born in Bristol on March 21, 1948, he was one of three sons of the late Warren and Evelyn (Palardy) Osborne and was raised in New Britain. After graduating from Pulaski High, Ron earned his BS degree from...
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Cecile DuBois
September 14, 1928 - January 18, 2013
Cecile (LaBonte) DuBois, 84, of Plainville, passed away with her family by her side, on Friday, January 18, 2013. She now joins her beloved husband of 64 years, Rene "Ernie" DuBois, who predeceased her this past October.
Cecile was born in Soldier Pond, Maine, on September 14, 1928, one of seven children to the late Josephel and Gertrude (Daigle) LaBonte. A 1947 graduate of Fort Kent High...
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Ruth C. Healey
May 11, 1916 - January 18, 2013
Ruth (Cosgrove) Healey, 96, of Plainville, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013, surrounded by her family, at Bristol Hospital. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, John, who predeceased her in 1988 and her son, David, who predeceased her in 2001.
Ruth was born in New Britain on May 11, 1916, one of three daughters to the late Stephen and Esther Cosgrove. A lifelong resident of...
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Jane Gerke
July 14, 1942 - January 9, 2013
Jane (Ciecierski) Gerke, 70, of Plainville, wife of Albert Gerke, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.
Born in New Britain on July 14, 1942, Jane was one of two children to the late Matthew and Josephine (Chapor) Ciecierski. Raised in Plainville, she was a 1960 graduate of Plainville High School, and resided...
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Harry D. McBrien
November 21, 1955 - December 20, 2012
Harry Dennis McBrien died on December 20, 2012 in New Britain. He was born in Middletown, CT on November 21, 1955 to Robert E. and Rita Irmscher McBrien. He grew up in Durham, graduated from Xavier High School and received an art degree from Middlesex Community College. He resided in Clinton and Portland for many years and had recently moved to Middletown. Harry was a kind and gentle man who...
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Joseph C. Dulac
September 3, 1924 - November 27, 2012
Joseph Charles Dulac, 88, of Plainville, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Apple Rehab, Plainville. He now joins his beloved wife of 60 years, Dorothy, who predeceased him in 2005.
Born in Bristol on September 3, 1924, Joseph was one of four children to the late Edmund and Corinne (Pelletier) Dulac. A lifelong resident, he graduated from Plainville High School where he excelled at...
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Marta Szach
January 1, 1923 - October 31, 2012
Marta (Alchimowicz) Szach, 89, of Plainville, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter, in 1970.
Marta was one of four children, born and raised in Poland. She immigrated to the United States in 1953, to provide more opportunities for her children. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marta centered her...
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Maureen E. Garcia
February 20, 1942 - September 24, 2012
Maureen E. (Graney) Garcia, 70, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at The Pines in Bristol after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.
Born on February 20, 1942, Maureen was one of seven children to the late Thomas and Elsie (Duke) Graney. She attended Plainville High School, was a nurse's aide for many years, as well as a legal secretary for area attorneys. Maureen was...
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Salvatore Mazzarella
January 10, 1930 - September 24, 2012
Salvatore Mazzarella, 82, of Plainville, beloved husband of Josemarie "Mary" (Gozzo) Mazzarella, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Bristol Hospital.
Born in New Britain on January 10, 1930, Sal was one of three children to the late Carmelo and Lucy (Mangiafico) Mazzarella. Raised in New Britain, he attended local schools, and enlisted in the U.S Army shortly before his nineteenth...
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Arthur Chambers
April 30, 1925 - September 20, 2012
Arthur Chambers, 87, of Plainville, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.
Arthur was born on April 30, 1925, one of four children to the late Arthur and Edith (Bradley) Chambers. Raised in Plainville, he was a 1942 graduate of Plainville High School, where he excelled at track and field. He enlisted in the U.S....
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Sheila J. Mancini
September 13, 1937 - September 13, 2012
Pending review by the family.
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Pamela Nightingale
December 11, 1937 - August 4, 2012
Pamela (Turner) Nightingale, 74, of Plainville, wife of Dale Nightingale, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Born in New Britain on December 11, 1937, she was one of four children to the late John and Hazel (Sullivan) Turner. Raised in New Britain, she was a 1955 graduate of New Britain High School, where she proudly excelled as a majorette. ...
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Alice J. Mastrianni
February 15, 1930 - August 2, 2012
Alice (Jorgensen) Mastrianni, 82, of Plainville, passed away at home, with her family by her side, on Thursday, August 2, 2012.
Born in Hartford on February 15, 1930, Alice was the eldest of three daughters of the late Emanuel and Elna (Pieper) Jorgensen. A lifelong Plainville resident, she was a 1948 graduate of Plainville High School, where she was voted Homecoming Queen. She married her...
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Irene (Bilida) Soltis
April 12, 1917 - August 2, 2012
Irene (Bilida) Soltis, 95, of Bristol, wife of the late Andrew Soltis, Sr., passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, August 2, 2012.
Irene was born in Bridgeport on April 12, 1917, one of three children to the late Anton and Cecilia (Pohorence) Bilida. Raised in Bridgeport, she received her diploma from the Bullard-Havens Technical School as a seamstress. Irene...
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Edmund Charette
June 29, 1931 - July 17, 2012
Edmund Charette, 81, of Plainville, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Amberwoods of Farmington. He was the beloved husband of Rena (Bouchard) Charette.
Edmund was born in Fort Kent, Maine on June 29, 1931, the oldest of nine children to the late Willard and Amanda (Theriault) Charette. Raised in Maine, he attended local schools, going to work at a young age to...
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Michael Francis Heslin
October 2, 1960 - July 7, 2012
Michael Francis Heslin, 51, of Plainville, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 7, 2012.
Mike was born on October 2, 1960, one of seven children to Beverly (Kelley) Heslin of Plainville and the late Griffin "Corky" Heslin. He was a proud lifelong resident, having a special fondness for his hometown, and was a 1979 graduate of Plainville High School. He held a longtime career in truck...
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Robert J. Tobin
April 17, 1921 - June 24, 2012
Robert J. Tobin, 91, of Rocky Hill, died at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, June 25, 2012 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Kingman, Maine on April 17, 1921, he was the son of the late Ellis and Jennie (Moody) Tobin. Raised in Milo, Maine, he attended local schools, and moved to New Britain in 1944 to begin his career in manufacturing. He was employed as a machinist and gauge...
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Joseph R. "Bob" Mercure
November 29, 1929 - June 8, 2012
Joseph R.R. "Bob" Mercure, 82, of Plainville, entered into eternal rest at home with his family by his side on Friday, June 8, 2012. Bob leaves behind his loving wife, Jane Fayle Mercure, whom he married on November 19, 1955. He rejoins beloved son, Edward Robert Mercure, who predeceased him in 2010. He also leaves his grateful daughters (and sons-in-law), Sharon and Glenn Washburn of Old...
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Dennis J. Lozinski
October 5, 1947 - May 31, 2012
Dennis J. Lozinski, 64, of Plainville, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 31, 2012.
Born on October 5, 1947, he was the only son of the late Joseph and Lottie (Malachowski) Lozinski. Born and raised in New Britain, he was a 1965 graduate of New Britain High School, enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps immediately after. He proudly served his country for four years during Vietnam, and was...
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Philip A. Bunnell
October 10, 1955 - May 31, 2012
Philip A. Bunnell, 56, of New Hartford, beloved husband of Mary (Bernatchy) Bunnell, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.
Philip was born on October 10, 1955, one of two sons of the late Theodore and Marjorie (Stenger) Bunnell. Raised in Bristol, he was a graduate of Bristol Eastern High School, and went on to begin his career in manufacturing. ...
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Barbara Wazorko
September 10, 1916 - May 10, 2012
Barbara Schubert Wazorko, 95, of Plainville, died peacefully on May 10 at Brittany Farms Health Center.
Widow of Thomas "Tim" Wazorko, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Buys) Schubert.
A lifelong Plainville resident, she worked at General Electric Company in Plainville for many years prior to her retirement.
A longtime member of the Plainville United Methodist Church, she...
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Susan Kopec
April 18, 1960 - May 2, 2012
Susan (Lemanski) Kopec, 52, of Bristol, formerly of Plainville, the wife of Robert Kopec, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.
Susan was born in New Britain on April 18, 1960, one of three children of Walter and June (Ferrar) Lemanski of Plainville. A longtime resident of Plainville, she was a 1978 graduate of Plainville High School. She...
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Charles L. Champowick
November 3, 1928 - May 1, 2012
Charles L. Champowick, Jr, 83, of Plainville, died Sunday, April 29, 2012. He was the widower of Dorothy (Bartkowski) Champowick.
Born in New Britain of November 3, 1928, Charlie was a longtime resident of Plainville and graduate of Porter and Chester Institute. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served his country for three years during W.W. II., and was honorably discharged in 1949. He was employed as a...
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Caroline Benson
May 28, 1929 - April 29, 2012
Caroline (DeAngelo) Benson, 82, of Bristol, formerly of Plainville, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 29, 2012.
She was born in Providence, RI on May 28, 1929, one of seven children to the late Louis and Susan DeAngelo. A longtime resident, she was a graduate of Plainville High School and went on to work for General Electric shortly after graduation,...
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Marjorie B. Dickman
September 9, 1925 - April 18, 2012
Marjorie (Bertz) Dickman, 86, of Plainville, passed away surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Brokenhearted for nearly six years, she is now reunited with her beloved husband Herbert and her son, Mark, whom she missed dearly.
Marjorie was born in New Britain on September 9, 1925, one of five children to the late Otto and Minnie (Miller) Bertz. A graduate of New Britain High...
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Gerard A. Plourde
February 13, 1946 - April 16, 2012
Gerard A. "Jerry" Plourde, of Plainville CT, loving husband of Pauline Plourde died Monday at Hartford Hospital after a long valiant fight, surrounded by his loved ones. He will missed deeply his daughter Melissa and husband Santo Gibilisco, son Shawn and wife Aimee Plourde, and his pride and joys, his grandchildren Michael "Bud", Olivia, Andre', and Casey
His family included one brother Joseph...
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Lewis Joseph Coppola
July 16, 1943 - April 8, 2012
Lewis Joseph Coppola, 68, of Plainville, died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.
Lewis was born on July 16, 1943, one of three sons to the late Andrew and Mary
Coppola. A lifelong resident he was a graduate of Plainville High School and went on to attend Goodwin Technical School in New Britain. He had a knack for working with leather and was a model...
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Mildred Danilevich
February 18, 1919 - April 7, 2012
Mildred Danilevich, 93, of Forestville, formerly of Plainville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Brittany Farms Health Care Center.
Mildred was born on February 18, 1919, one of six children to the late Vasile and Julia (Bulda) Danilevich. She was raised in Plainville, moving to Forestville in her later years. She owned and operated Mildred's Beauty...
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Thomas P. Kirkwood, Jr.
September 25, 1926 - March 26, 2012
Mr. Thomas P. Kirkwood, Jr. 85 of Burlington, former Probate Judge for the Town of Plainville, passed away Monday March 26, 2012 at Countryside Manor in Bristol. He was the husband of Marion C. (Carroll) Kirkwood.
Mr. Kirkwood was born September 25, 1926 in Bristol a son of the late Thomas P. and Ruth (Herold) Kirkwood, Sr. He was educated in Bristol schools and received his bachelor degree...
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John F. Reicher
March 16, 1925 - February 28, 2012
John F. Reicher, 86, of Plainville, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Dorothy (Cox) Reicher, who predeceased him in 2002.
John was born in Plainville on March 16, 1925, the oldest of three sons to the late John and Caroline (Hammer) Reicher. Raised in New Britian, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the age of 18. ...
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John W. Pater
February 7, 1956 - February 24, 2012
PLAINVILLE; Mr. John W. Pater 56 of Plainville passed away Friday February24, 2012 at Hartford Hospital. He was the loving husband of Ruth (Godfrey) Pater.
John was born February 7, 1956 in New Britain a son of the late Stanley and Irene (Carnega) Pater. He attended E.C. Goodwin Technical School and has worked for many years as a painter for the New Britain School System. He was very involved...
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Daniel Moore
October 24, 1968 - February 15, 2012
Daniel Moore, 43, of Plainville, formerly of Windsor Locks, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Kristen (Costanzo) Moore.
Dan was born on October 24, 1968, son of Charles and Elizabeth (Vedeler) Moore of Windsor Locks. He was a graduate of Windsor Locks High School, joining the U.S. Army following graduation. He proudly served...
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Shirley A. Walonoski
March 20, 1932 - February 15, 2012
Shirley A. Walonoski, 79, of Plainville passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Born on March 20, 1932 in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Tessman) Foran.
Shirley grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School in 1950. She enjoyed working as a secretary for UCONN and also worked for the...
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Raymond Boucher
March 18, 1932 - October 21, 2011
Raymond Joseph Boucher, 79, of Plainville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday October21, 2011 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He was the husband of Velma (Daigle) Boucher. Ray was born on March 18, 1932 in Sinclair, Maine, the son of the late Harry and Mabel (Corriveau) Boucher.
A veteran of the Korean War, he served as a private first class in the United...
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