All Obituaries

Virginia “Ginger” (Volz) Walter 84, born on October 3, 1937 in Manchester, and passed away on October 2nd 2022 with her family by her side. Ginger was the daughter of Joseph and Lauretta Volz. Ginger graduated from Manchester High school class of 1955. After graduation she worked for the Hartford Electric Light Company until her marriage to Robert James Walter in 1959. They lived in several places including Virginia, Illinois, and South Carolina until Jim’s retirement from...

Margaret (Bassett) Maldonado, 92, of Willimantic passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Living Center in Windham, on Tuesday, Sept 27th. She was born in Manchester, the daughter of Helen and Harold Bassett on Sept 20th, 1930. She retired from the University of UCONN. After retirement she enjoyed going up to York, Maine in the summer. She liked her garden and watching the birds, and loved her cat. She belonged to the Chaplin Congregational church and sang in the choir. When she was...

Julie A. Sycz (Byron) age 58 of South Windsor, passed peacefully in the presence of family on September 26, 2022. Julie was born to Thomas Jr. and Joan (Gault) Byron on April 3, 1964. A graduate of Eat Catholic in 1982, Julie went on to pursue higher education and received her Bachelors from Eastern Connecticut State University. Julie dedicated her life to service others, working in early childhood education for 20 years before changing careers to Interim Health Care where she cared for...

Shirley Florence (Cahoon) Eldridge, passed away in her home in Manchester, CT the morning of Tuesday, September 20, 2022. The daughter of the late Harold Cahoon and Florence (Wood) Cahoon of Willimantic, CT, she was one of eight children. Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband, Raymond Eldridge Sr. and daughter Darlene (Eldridge) Wordsworth.   Shirley enjoyed watching her favorite sports, including Nascar, UCONN Basketball and Football, was an avid bowler of many years in...

Allen L. Piper Jr., 78, of Hebron, husband of Diane (Zareski) Piper, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022 at Hartford Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side.  Allen was born on March 29, 1944 in Latrobe, PA to Allen Sr. and Blanche (Johnstone) Piper. He attended schools in Pennsylvania before graduating from West Virginia University with a degree in mechanical engineering. While attending the university, he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.  After...

Joan B. Grzyb (Benoit) of Manchester, CT, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Joan was a lifelong resident of Manchester.  After graduating from Manchester High School in 1972, she then graduated from the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in 1975 and worked for many years as a registered nurse in both the ER and OR at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Joan loved to bake and cook and share recipes, especially for her famous mashed...

It’s with great sorrow and sadness to announce that Dick passed away suddenly at Hartford Hospital on September 19, 2022. Son of the late Helen and Harold Bassett, Dick was born and raised in Manchester, Connecticut.  He attended local schools before graduating from Cheney Technical High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and was stationed in Fort Jackson, S.C. Dick then went on to earn his state certification in cabinetmaking while working at...

The angelic choir in heaven warmly and joyously welcomed its newest member, Anna Louise Secchiaroli, on September 11, 2022 at the age of 90. Anna was born on September 30, 1931 in New Haven Connecticut. She was the second of three devoted girls born to the late Giovanni and Enrica (Lepri) Broccoli. After graduating from West Haven High School, Anna married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Paul Secchiaroli, to whom she was married for 54 years until his passing in 2006. She was also...

David R. Mainville (Davey, Super Dave, Moeski, call me Ray) of Bolton, CT died peacefully at home on September 7, 2022.  He was surrounded by two of his brothers, Tim and Tom Mainville, his life partner, Lisa Trombly, and an amazing visiting nurse, Dan Walker.  Born on January 28, 1953, he was the son of Martha and Edward Mainville. Growing up in Manchester, he was one of 9 brothers! After graduating from Manchester High School in 1971, he joined the US Air Force and...

Laurie D. Cummings (Rauchle), 65, of Willington, CT, beloved wife of Brian K. Cummings, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at Manchester Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was born on July 27, 1957 in Hartford, Connecticut, daughter of the late George and Joyce Rauchle. Laurie graduated from Manchester High School. Laurie loved traveling, especially to Maine, New Orleans, and Cayman Islands. She was loved by her friends, family, and neighbors. Laurie is...