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It is with heavy hearts that we share, Douglas S. Porter, 80, of Vernon, CT was called home to the Lord on March 29th, passing from complications of advanced dementia. Born on May 25th, 1939 in Boston, MA, the eldest son of four boys to Douglas S. Porter Sr. & Rose Marie (Durkin) Porter. Raised in Westerly, RI, where as a young man he worked at Misquamicut beach, RI this is where he met his bride-to-be. Doug married Gail Anderson on January 18th, 1958 in Manchester, CT. Their loving...

Claire F. Kissman, 86, of Manchester, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 29, 2020 surrounded by her family. The daughter of  the late Francis and Vernice (Smith) LaForest, Claire was born and raised in Palmer, MA, but resided in Manchester for over 50 years. Claire received her training as a nurse while serving in the US Air Force. She also enjoyed her summers at the shore and socializing with friends and family. Claire is preceded in death by her sister Loyce St. John....

Margaret M. (Benoit) Tracy, 88, of Cromwell, CT,  formerly of Zellwood Station, Florida passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020. Margaret was born December 21, 1931, in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Oliver and Cecilia (Balfe) Benoit.   Margaret lived in Vernon, CT before relocating with her husband Clarence to Florida. She worked in a legal office and for retail stores throughout her working career. Margaret and Clarence enjoyed dancing at the American Legion, road...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Edward H. Timbrell Jr., 89, on Monday, March 23, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Ed was born in New Britain, CT, January 13, 1931, son of the late Edward Timbrell Sr. and Ethel (Johnson) Timbrell.  Ed graduated from East Hartford High School and received his BS from Eastern Connecticut State University and his MS and CAGS from the University of Hartford.  Upon graduation,...

For livestream of Robert Guliano, Sr. service please click on the link https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/1300045   Robert J. Guliano, Sr. “Bob”, 75, of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of Carol (Kacinski) Guliano, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at home which was a total shock to all.   He was born in Providence, RI, son of the late Cosmo Guliano and Ruth (Mockler) Guliano.  Bob graduated from Manchester High School in 1962, received an...

Carolyn Ruth (Kittle) McCollum, a lifelong resident of Manchester, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at her home. She was born July 12,1936 in Manchester to Leslie and Wilma Kittle.  Carolyn is predeceased by her husband of 56 years, William L. McCollum Sr. and her son William L. McCollum Jr. Carolyn graduated Manchester High School-Class of 1954. She worked for Pratt & Whitney in the purchasing department for 37 years and retired in 1995. Carolyn was an avid...

Coral G. Mobus, “Pinky”, 103, passed away March 14, 2020.  Pinky was a loving mother of 4 and wife of 25 years to Thomas S. Hughes until his passing in 1961.  After a brief marriage to Mel Harthan, she retired as a NJ municipal court clerk.  Pinky moved to FL and was married to James Berg until his death in 1992. Pinky found love again and roller-skated and swam in CA with husband George Mobus who passed away in 2003.  Pinky was a head cheerleader, talented...

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