Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Barbara E. Sentivany

Barbara E. Sentivany

Dec 18, 2023

We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Barbara Eleanor Sentivany, 88, of Manchester, on December 18, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1935, in Manchester to the late Myrtle and David Walter Armstrong and had two brothers, Walter and Earl, and one sister, Virginia. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren Sentivany and they were...

Esther Kaiser

Esther Kaiser

Dec 17, 2023

Esther Johanna Holmes Schmeelk Kaiser, 96, peacefully fell asleep in death on December 17, 2023. Esther was born on June 18, 1927, living most of her life in Connecticut. Esther was a kind, loving, and mild-tempered Daughter, Sister, Wife, and Mother. Esther was a fine example for all who knew her. We, her brothers and sisters of the Stafford Springs...

Diane Willis

Diane Willis

Nov 28, 2023

Diane Willis of Manchester, CT, beloved widow of Robert (Bob) Willis since 2015, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at home surrounded by loving family. She was born on May 20, 1933 in Manchester, CT to the late William N. Sweet Sr. and Leona Blais Sweet. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1951 and lived in Manchester, CT...

Nancy Carlson

Nancy Carlson

Nov 24, 2023

Anyone who knew Nancy knew that she was far and away Elvis Presleys number one fan. She would always swoon a bit when talking about The King. She was able to see him in concert several times. Nancy loved collecting Elvis memorabilia and attending impersonator shows. Her biggest dream was to visit Graceland in her lifetime which she did with...

Ernest L. Affricano

Ernest L. Affricano

Nov 21, 2023

Ernest Louis Affricano, Jr., 87, of Vernon passed away on Tuesday Nov 21, 2023. He was born May 23, 1936 in Rockville CT to the late Ernest and Wonda (Litvinchyk) Affricano. Ernie graduated from Howell Cheney Tech/Manchester High School in 1954. He proudly served in the U.S Airforce. Ernie retired after 28 years from the Coventry Post Office and worked...

Joan Grassette

Joan Grassette

Nov 20, 2023

Joan Grassette, age 86, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2023. Joan was born on May 15, 1937, in Hartford to Frank and Frances Andrews of Vernon, CT. She worked first at Multi Circuit and then retired from Gerber Scientific after many years of employment. She was predeceased by her sisters, Shirley Schwarz...

Maria Amparo Gutierrez

Maria Amparo Gutierrez

Nov 15, 2023

Maria Amparo Gutierrez Mateus, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Manchester, CT. Maria Amparo was born to Alfredo and Concepcon (Mateus) Gutierrez in a small country home in Bajo Guamitos, Colombia. She left her family home when she was young and was found by Hermanitas de la Anunciacin in Bogot in her teen years. Maria...

Peggy Johnson

Peggy Johnson

Nov 15, 2023

Peggy Gaalaas Johnson, a longtime Manchester resident, passed away at home on November 15 with her family at her side, following a brief illness. She was 88 years old. Peggy Karen Estelle Gaalaas was born October 14, 1935 in Grand Rapids MN, to Percival Adlai Gaalaas and Grace Lee Gaalaas and was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from...

Edith Margaret Muse

Edith Margaret Muse

Nov 7, 2023

Edith M. Muse of Manchester, CT, beloved wife of the late Vernon R. Muse, passed away on November 7, 2023. She was born in Hartford, CT on October 11, 1924 and lived most of her life in Manchester. Before retiring, she had worked several years as a Legal Secretary for the late S. Jay Teller, Patent Attorney, in Hartford, and...

Noreen H. Cosgrove

Noreen H. Cosgrove

Oct 20, 2023

Noreen Hosty Cosgrove, 82, of Manchester, CT passed peacefully from this life on October 20, 2023 after a brief illness. She was the beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of many. She is survived by her three children Kathryn (Charles) Jones, Michael (Carolynn Grainger) Williams, Maura (William Lewis) Williams, grandchildren Charlotte and Cullan Jones, James and Nellie Lewis, sister...

John Irven Thompson

John Irven Thompson

Oct 20, 2023

John Irven Thompson was born on February 21, 1955. John went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Corey) Thompson, married for forty-four years, and his three children, Benjamin (Stephanie), Loren Grout (Kaitlin), and Rachel Hurley (Joseph). He left seven grandchildren: Dylan, Autumn, Emma, Natalie, Liam, Cooper, and Hunter. John graduated...

Natalie Platt

Natalie Platt

Oct 18, 2023

Natalie Platt, 95, widow of Charles Platt, passed away on Wednesday, October 18th at Woodlake of Tolland. She was born August 6th, 1928, in Willimantic to the late Milton and Vivian (Cleland) Winsor. Natalie attended and graduated from Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She then worked at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a lab tech. Natalie returned home to Connecticut...

Jorgia Whittaker

Jorgia Whittaker

Oct 18, 2023

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of Jorgia Frances Whittaker, born on April 8, 1997, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2023, at her residence in Meriden, CT, at the age of 26. Jorgia was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. She was loved by everyone who met her and...

Jeanine G. Midlin

Jeanine G. Midlin

Oct 13, 2023

Jeanine G. Midlin, who could light up a room with her infectious laughter and warm presence, took her final bow on October 13, 2023, in Vernon, Connecticut. Born in Manchester, Connecticut on May 23, 1933, she lived a vibrant life spanning 90 years, full of music, art, and a pinch of sass. Jeanine sprang from the loins of Alton Gilmore...

Lorraine Anderson

Lorraine Anderson

Oct 11, 2023

Lorraine E. (Burkhardt) Anderson 83, passed away at home October 11, 2023 in the loving care of her granddaughters, Heidi and Victoria Smith. Daughter of the late Ida (Wolfe) Burkhardt/Fratus and Fred Burkhardt, she was born May 28, 1940 in Manchester, Ct. She grew up, went to school, and later settled in the town of Manchester. Lorraine is survived by...

Raymond James Johnson

Raymond James Johnson

Oct 9, 2023

Raymond Johnson, 83, of Manchester, died peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1940 in Hartford. One of nine children of the late Norman Johnson and Helen (Roche) Johnson. Ray was a baker at Finest and Strohmans Bakery in East Hartford. His children have fond memories of visiting the bakery and bringing home cupcakes and...

Maria N. Correia

Maria N. Correia

Oct 9, 2023

Maria (Natividade Vale da Serra) Correia, age 93, of Manchester, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family at Saint Francis Hospital on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years Ricardo Correia of Manchester and her grandson Christopher Mira of Manchester. Maria was born in Reguengo do Fetal, Portugal and came to...

Norma Milka

Norma Milka

Oct 6, 2023

Norma (Geddes) Milka, 96, passed peacefully on October 6, 2023. She was born on December 19, 1926, in North Easton, MA, to the late Daniel and Arlene (Howard) Geddes. Norma was predeceased by her loving husband, Francis E. Milka of Taunton, MA, in 2013, and her sisters, Muriel and Phyllis. She is survived by her sons, Rick Milka (Jean Olson)...

Mary Lou Prentice

Mary Lou Prentice

Oct 5, 2023

Mary Lou Prentice, 90, of Glastonbury, daughter of the late James and Ruth Wright Prentice, died at home on October 5, 2023. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth Elizabeth Prentice and Betty Tomlinson, and a nephew John Fox. Mary Lou is survived by a niece Shelia Fox of Ivoryton and 2 nephews, Lee and Dana Fox of Virginia, Ronald...

Carol Eddy

Carol Eddy

Oct 4, 2023

Carol Sabalewski Eddy passed gracefully into the arms of her Lord Jesus on October 4th, 2023, with her children near her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband John Randall Eddy. Carol was born in December 1919 to Gregory and Zuzanna Sabalewski, who had immigrated from Poland. She grew up on the family farm in Claremont, New Hampshire. John...