Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Clyde E. Shackford, Jr.

Clyde E. Shackford, Jr.

Aug 15, 2025

Clyde E. Shackford, Jr., 90, of Vernon, CT passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Clyde was born in Lewiston, Maine and was the son of the late Clyde E. Shackford,Sr. and Frances (Merrill-Shackford) Caudle. In 1954 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. of which he was extremely proud. One of his proudest...

Hans Weiss

Hans Weiss

Aug 5, 2025

HANS WEISS, 93, of Vernon, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on August 5. He is survived by his wife, Lotte, his three children; Robert Weiss (wife, Beth) of Manchester, Lisa Lelas and Linda McClintock, of Guilford, and his three grandchildren; Dr. Lindsay Lelas (fiancé, Richie) of New Haven, Lexy Lelas, and Michael McClintock, of Guilford. Immigrating to...

Donald Wilson

Donald Wilson

Jul 31, 2025

Donald Wilson, 96, of Addison Place, Glastonbury, CT met his Lord and Savior on July 31st, 2025. Don was born on December 8th, 1928 in Manchester, CT. His journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. Don was a proud United States Army veteran serving from 1952-1954. He was a graduate of Uconn and...

Mary Anne Senna

Mary Anne Senna

Jul 29, 2025

Mary was the sister of Barbara A. (Senna) Oliveira and was a lifelong resident of Manchester. She was born on September 14, 1962, in Manchester, CT and attended Manchester Public Schools. She was also a graduate of Manchester Community College. Mary passed away on July 29, 2025. A wake was held for Mary on 8/4/2025 from 2-4pm and attended by...

Raymond Charles Tilden Sr.

Raymond Charles Tilden Sr.

Jul 21, 2025

Raymond Charles Tilden, Sr., passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2025, at the age of 83. Ray was born on February 27, 1942, in Manchester, CT, to Robert and Vivian (Stone) Tilden. Ray’s family takes comfort knowing he is reunited with his wife Jane. Jane was the love of his life and in the years since her passing, not a...

Amory Cook Stansfield

Amory Cook Stansfield

Jul 11, 2025

Amory Cook Stansfield of Manchester, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025 surrounded by her husband of 59 years, Jason C. Stansfield, her sister Elizabeth Cook Gabel and her brother-in-law, Virgil J. Gabel also of Manchester. Amory was the youngest of the four Cook children, and is preceded in death by her father, Aaron Cook IX, her mother...

Charles "Chuck" "Gramps" Fuller Sr.

Charles "Chuck" "Gramps" Fuller Sr.

Jul 10, 2025

Charles “Chuck”, “Gramps” Fuller, Sr., the son of Clayton R. Fuller and Mary Symington Fuller, passed away peacefully at the age of 102 (and a half) on July 10th, 2025. Gramps will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, extraordinary sense of humor and generous spirit. Always willing to lend a hand and incredibly hard working, he was even building stone...

Agnese Lubis

Agnese Lubis

Jul 10, 2025

Agnese Lubis, nee Kalacis, was born February 13, 1936, in Rauna, Latvia. The family left Latvia in 1944, fleeing the Soviet invasion, and at the end of World War II, and ended up in Esslingen, Germany. When the family obtained work permits for the United States, they left Germany and resettled in Connecticut where Agnese’s father and brother started work...

Stephen A. Beebe

Stephen A. Beebe

Jul 5, 2025

Stephen A. Beebe, 72, of Manchester, CT passed away suddenly in his hometown of Manchester Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1953 to Kenneth and Alice Beebe in Manchester, CT. Stephen attended Manchester Highschool graduating in 1971 and then began his career with Pratt & Whitney. He married his wife Jo Ann (Kanehl) Beebe October 2,...

Charles E. Marcel

Charles E. Marcel

Jul 1, 2025

On July 1,2025, Charles E. Marcel, with his nephew & nephew’s wife by his side, was called to eternal rest. He was born to the late Jean & Agnes Marcel on August 5,1932 in Harford, CT. He was predeceased by his sisters, Jeanne Castoldi and Suzanne Carter and his brother, Jean Marcel. He is survived by his nephews, Richard Risley...

Donald Charles Ladone

Donald Charles Ladone

Jun 29, 2025

With deepest sorrow and infinite love, we share that our precious son, Donald Charles Ladone, was taken from us on June 29, 2025. His light—though far too brief—touched everyone who knew him. Donny was born in Manchester, Connecticut, on February 22, 1993. He had the most beautiful smile, an unforgettable laugh, and a personality that could light up any room....

John "Jack" Willis

John "Jack" Willis

Jun 23, 2025

John J. “Jack” Willis, 83, of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Carol (Lallier) Willis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with pulmonary hypertension. Born on March 27, 1942, in Manchester, Jack was the son of the late Dominica (Sartor) Willis and Donald E. Willis. A lifelong...

Sharon G. Nason

Sharon G. Nason

Jun 23, 2025

Sharon G Nason, 82, of Bolton, CT recently residing in Columbia CT, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. Born March 26, 1943, in Houlton Maine. She moved from Maine to Connecticut in 1976 where she was employed by the State of Connecticut at Mansfield training school. Where she retired after 35+ years. She then continued to care for two...

Mary Lou Mortlock

Mary Lou Mortlock

Jun 17, 2025

Mary Lou Mortlock, 73 years old, passed away on June 17, 2025 at her home in Coventry, CT, after a long illness, with her daughter by her side. She was born on October 20, 1951 in Hartford, CT to Russell and Marian (Vittner) Copeland. Mary Lou grew up in Manchester and Andover, CT and attended RHAM high school. She moved...

Jeannine P. Dube

Jeannine P. Dube

Jun 8, 2025

With a heart full of love and memories that will last forever, we announce the peaceful passing of Jeannine P. Dube on June 8th, 2025, at the age of 91, with her loving family by her side in Charlotte, NC. Born on August 27, 1933, in New Brunswick, Canada, Jeannine was the cherished daughter of Prudent Pelletier and Alma (Sirois)...

Ralph Arnold Wentworth

Ralph Arnold Wentworth

May 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph Wentworth, 73, of Colchester, on May 31, 2025. Ralph was born in Hartford, CT to the late Earl and Mary Wentworth Sr. Ralph grew up in Hartford, graduating from Bulkeley High School with the Class of 1970. He was a proud employee of Pratt & Whitney in East...

Tracy Sapere

Tracy Sapere

May 31, 2025

Tracy A. Sapere (Lombardo), 52, of Tolland, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her lovely home surrounded by her adoring family on May 31, 2025. We will sorely miss her beautiful smile and vibrant personality. Tracy is survived by her husband Emil and their three children, Colby Robert Emil, Chase Lombardo and Ava Louise. In addition to her husband...

Anita M. Cunningham

Anita M. Cunningham

May 23, 2025

Anita M. Cunningham, beloved wife of sixty-eight years, of the late James T. Cunningham, died on Friday, May 23, 2025. Anita is survived by their five children: William (Eileen) and his children, Caleb and Hali; Timothy and his companion Rachel; Judith Boyd (Parker) and their children, Marion, Jane and Conor; Michael (Janet) and his son, Matthew; Mary Healey (Michael) and...

Rosamond W. Shaw

Rosamond W. Shaw

May 16, 2025

Rosamond Shaw (“Rosie”), 97, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late William V Shaw, passed away peacefully, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Rosie was born on October 4, 1927 in Somerville, MA, to the late Charles and Mabel (Johnson) Wilson. Rosie grew up in Manchester, graduating from Manchester High School in 1945. After high school, she attended St. Elizabeth Hospital...

Sean C. Fritsch

Sean C. Fritsch

May 12, 2025

Sean Christian Fritsch’s life ended unexpectedly at his home in Manchester, Connecticut on May 12, 2025. Sean was born in Manchester on May 29, 1992 to Tracy and David Fritsch. His sister, Emily, completed the family three years later. While Sean called Manchester “home” for most of his far too short life, he was hardly a homebody and lived his...