Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.
William Ray Gonsalves
Jan 25, 2024
William Ray Gonsalves, known affectionately as Ray to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 at home with his family. Ray was born on November 29, 1956 in Fukushima-Ken, Japan, and brought joy, laughter, and a spirit of generosity to all who knew him throughout his 67 years. Ray attended Manchester High School, where he...
William P. Poole Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
William Phillip Poole Jr., 82 of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of the late Judith Poole, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at The Residence at Glastonbury. He was born May 17, 1941 in Waltham, Massachusetts and lived in Watertown, MA. Son of the late William Poole Sr. and the late Winifred Poole, he had been a resident of Manchester since...
Elizabeth E. Ruganis
Jan 21, 2024
Elizabeth E. Ruganis, 88, beloved widow of Stanley Ruganis, since 1972 of Manchester passed away on January 21, 2024 at home after a long illness surrounded by loving family. She was born October 15, 1935 in East Hartford to the late Durward and Ann DeBenedetto Vaughn. She graduated and attended East Hartford High. Moving to Manchester in 1958, she resided...
Ralph G. Carlson
Jan 6, 2024
Ralph was born in Hartford on May 25, 1951. He died, peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday, January 6, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. Ralph currently resided in Andover, CT. He graduated from Manchester High in 1970 where his lifelong interest in photography began on the Somanhis yearbook staff. His work received recognition from...
Stephen Michael Saharek
Jan 1, 2024
South Windsor, CT - Stephen Michael Saharek, prior resident of Washington, CT, stone mason, fisherman, and sports enthusiast, peacefully died on January 1, 2024. Stephen was born on December 30, 1953, in Torrington, Connecticut, the son of the late Gloria (Pease) and Donald Saharek. He grew up in New Milford, CT, and graduated from New Milford High School. Stephen went...
Frederic James Barstow
Dec 26, 2023
Frederic J. Barstow (Fred), 81, died on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Born in Farmington, CT to the late Harold Ellison and Adeline (Scarritt) Barstow, Fred spent his formative years there and fondly remembered his neighborhood and school friends and the adventures of his youth. He was a graduate of Farmington High School, class of 1961, where he was known famously...
Janet R. Forzley
Dec 26, 2023
Janet Rizkalla Forzley, 90, formerly of Worcester MA, passed into eternal life on December 26, 2023, which was the anniversary of her marriage to Philip Forzley, who predeceased her. Janet was born to George and Mae Rizkalla of Worcester, MA. She received her bachelors degree from Clark University in Worcester, MA, her masters degree from the University of Hartford, Hartford...
Jeanne G. Wright
Dec 25, 2023
The angels were calling. JEANNE GIFFIN WRIGHT, 85, of Manchester, CT passed away December 25, 2023. Jeanne was raised in upstate New York in St. Regis Falls. She graduated early from St. Lawrence University Suma Cum Laude with a degree in Mathematics. In June 1961 she married her best friend and partner for life Richard H. Wright and moved to...
Edmund Michael Richards
Dec 25, 2023
Edmund Michael Richards, otherwise known as Mike, Eddie, or Charge, passed away December 25th with his wife and daughter by his side. Born to Pauline and Edmund Richards in 1948, he grew up in East Hartford, CT and graduated from Penny High School in 1967. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Mike and his wife purchased a home in Manchester...
Albert J. Henrikson
Dec 24, 2023
Albert "Al" J. Henrikson, 74, of Bolton, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on December 24, after a two year long battle with cancer. Al was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on January 21, 1949, son of the late Roy and Alice (Jensen) Henrikson of Stanford, Connecticut. Al was a gregarious and kind person, always willing to...
Mary Carroll Kennedy
Dec 23, 2023
Mary Carroll Kennedy of Manchester, Connecticut passed away on December 23, 2023. Born to Gertrude Sexton Carroll and Patrick Frances Carroll on February 28, 1943 in Stamford, Connecticut. Mary attended Saint James School, The Mount, graduated from Boston College School of Education and received a Masters Degree from University of Hartford. Mary began her career in education teaching at Eli...
Lorraine G. Keeney
Dec 21, 2023
Lorraine G. Keeney, 92 passed into the arms our Lord surrounded by her loving family on Dec 21,2023. She was the daughter of the late Octave and Donalda (Fontaine) Gauthier, and devoted wife of Alfred W. Keeney for 62 years before his passing in 2017. Her family was her most valued treasure. She was loving, kind and had an adventurous...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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