Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Sarah Melquist

Sarah Melquist

Jun 25, 2023

Sarah Treat Melquist, 71, of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 25th, 2023. Sarah is survived by her two loving sons, Jason and Timothy, as well as her 3 cherished grandchildren, Emerson, Callan, and Delaney. Sarah also leaves behind her sister, Elizabeth Daley, the Daley and Treat families, as well as great friends including Cathy Thrall and Suzanne Couture. Sarah...

Willard Lee Robinson

Willard Lee Robinson

Jun 14, 2023

Willard (Bill) Lee Robinson, 94, of Manchester, formerly of Vernon, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Bill was born on September 24, 1928, in Manchester, CT, the son of the late Chester and Ruth (Jameson) Robinson. Bill graduated from Manchester High School and Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine. He was employed by the Hartford Insurance Group for...

Afia Agyewaa

Afia Agyewaa

Jun 9, 2023

Afia Agyewaa (Patricia Nti) passed away on June 9, 2023. She was the eldest child of the Late Kofi Nti and Diana Bebose Nti and is survived by her siblings Kwame Okyere, Odelia Brew, Winifred Awuah, and many other family members who cherished her dearly. Afia was born on March 17 th, 1965, in London UK. She attended Arm forces...

Janet Chapman

Janet Chapman

Jun 9, 2023

Janet (Bates) Chapman, 96, of Manchester, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, June 9, 2023. Surrounded by her daughter, Linda Custer, and granddaughter, Christy Custer, Janet joined her late husband, Alexander Chapman, in eternal rest. She was born on August 8, 1926, in New Haven to George and Florence Bates. Janet was preceded in death by her brother...

Frank Jospeh Cimino

Frank Jospeh Cimino

Jun 5, 2023

Frank Joseph Cimino, 87 of Manchester, CT a loving and gentle soul, graced the world with his presence on August 9, 1935, in Middletown, Connecticut. He embarked on a remarkable journey of love, wisdom, and compassion that touched the lives of countless individuals until his peaceful passing on June 5, 2023, in Hartford, Connecticut. Frank was preceded in death by...

Nancy S. Joyce

Nancy S. Joyce

Jun 2, 2023

Nancy S Joyce (Sheldon), 82, of Tolland, CT, wife of David Joyce, passed away on June 2, 2023 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 24, 1940 in Manchester, CT to the late James Sheldon and Vivian (Heise) Sheldon. She graduated from Manchester High School Class of 1958. Nancy resided in Manchester, CT where she met her husband...

Darrin Paul Roberts

Darrin Paul Roberts

Jun 1, 2023

Darrin Paul Roberts, 62, of Manchester, beloved husband of Judith (Fullerton) Roberts, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1961, in Barre, Vermont, loving son of the late Paul and Seymone (Aubie) Roberts. For much of his life, Darrin resided in Barre, VT, Bristol, and Manchester, CT. He was a...

Joseph A. Savino

Joseph A. Savino

Jun 1, 2023

Joseph "Pop," "Joe" Savino, 75, of South Windsor, formerly of Manchester beloved husband of Joan "Pumpkin" Savino died peacefully at Jefferson House on June 1st, 2023, after a long and brave battle with CIDP. Though his outcome was never entirely positive, he never gave up hope and never stopped fighting even until the very end. His family is eternally grateful...

Carol E. Flynn

Carol E. Flynn

Jun 1, 2023

Carol E (Carini) Flynn, 81, of Vernon, Connecticut entered into eternal life on Thursday June 1st 2023. She was a loving mother to Elizabeth Luce, Fay Ruiz and Helen Wietrzykowski, as well as a devoted grandmother to Arianna, Devon, Madison, Taylor and Meaghan. She is survived by her brother Edward Carini II, his wife Janet, and her best friend of...

George A. Zanis

George A. Zanis

May 31, 2023

George Adam Zanis Sr., 94, of Coventry, died peacefully on May 31, 2023. He was born November 16, 1928. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, we will all miss his wisdom, kindness, and humor. He leaves behind his wife, Doris and sons, George Jr, Paul and wife Julie Anne, Matthew and wife Helen, and Joseph, stepson Donald Gowdy and...

Rita T. Tsokalas

Rita T. Tsokalas

May 29, 2023

With great sorrow, we share the news of Rita Tsokalas' passing at 93 in her home in Wethersfield. Rita was a devoted and loving spouse to her late husband, Leo Tsokalas, who was the love of her life. They shared 60 beautiful years of marriage. Rita was a cherished mother to her five children, Elaine, Christopher, John, Nicholas, and Mary,...

Patricia Zatkowski

Patricia Zatkowski

May 7, 2023

Patricia (Olive) Swain Zatkowski went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on a beautiful, sunny Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was 84 years old. Pat was the daughter of Edward Swain, Sr. and Mary Morrow Swain. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester, having graduated from Manchester High School, Class of 1956. Pat is survived by her...

Carol A. Preston

Carol A. Preston

May 7, 2023

Carol A. (Nellis) Preston, age 84, of Manchester passed away May 7, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Born in Canajoharie, NY in 1939, she graduated from Canajoharie High School and Rochester Business School. In Rochester she met Frank Preston, her devoted husband of 55 Years. She is predeceased by her husband Frank; parents Arnold and Alberta (Prall) Nellis of...

Chance J. Wilbanks

Chance J. Wilbanks

May 5, 2023

Chance Wilbanks, 27, of Worcester, MA, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2023. He was born December 16, 1995, to Victoria Baker and Robert (Ted) Wilbanks Jr. Chance was not only a beloved son, brother, and uncle, but a bright light to all who knew him. He loved trips to the Cape, reading, spending time with his dogs, and music,...

William 'Jim' James Skinner

William 'Jim' James Skinner

May 1, 2023

William James Skinner passed away on May 1st, 2023 at age 92. Known as "Jim" to family and "Bill" to colleagues, Bill was born in Gloucester, MA to Stella N. (Alcock) and Louis H. Skinner, Sr. A graduate of New Bedford High School, Bill joined the US Air Force at age 17. After serving 4 years during the Korean War,...

Jean M. Dougherty

Jean M. Dougherty

Apr 26, 2023

Dougherty, Jean D. 86 and Elinor R. 87, formerly of Manchester, passed within days of each other. Elinor, of Orange, CA, died Saturday, April 22nd. Jean, of Simsbury, died Wednesday, April 26th. The daughters of Edward and Carrie (Kirtland), born in Hartford on April 12, 1937 and October 20, 1935. Jean is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Frigon of Simsbury,...

David R Turkington

David R Turkington

Apr 24, 2023

David R. Turkington, 84, of Manchester, died on April 24, 2023. He was born in Manchester in 1938 where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1956, from Central Connecticut State College in 1961, and received his masters degree from UCONN. He taught for 35 years at the Andover Elementary School, retiring in 1996. He...

Joan E. Warner

Joan E. Warner

Apr 23, 2023

On Sunday April 23, 2023, Joan Ellen Dembinski Warner, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 64. Joan was born on August 25, 1958 in Norwich, CT to Ed and Audrey (Eels) Dembinski. Joan worked many years for the Emissions program for the State of Connecticut where she ended her career as a district manager. During her...

Donald J. Debenedictis

Donald J. Debenedictis

Apr 20, 2023

Donald J. DeBenedictis, 84, of Manchester, beloved husband of June DeBenedictis, married December 3, 1988, passed away April 20, 2023 due to natural causes. He was born to Victor DeBenedictis and Gertrude (Priskorn) DeBenedictis on August 22, 1938. Donald was employed at Wonder Bread for 37 years. He was a member of the Connecticut Air National Guard and a parishioner...

Alexce Wilfred Benoit Jr

Alexce Wilfred Benoit Jr

Apr 17, 2023

Alexce Wilfred Benoit, Jr., 82, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Manchester Memorial Hospital, his fight with cancer coming to a peaceful and painless end. He is survived by Linda, his devoted and loving wife of 56 years; their four children Robert, Michael, Janet as well as his sons-in-law Scott and Nick, his daughter-in-law Dawn, and many grandchildren,...