Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Thomas Alexander Platt

Thomas Alexander Platt

Feb 8, 2024

Thomas Alexander (Plokstis) Platt, 73, of Manchester, passed away on February 8 at Hartford Hospital following a brave and courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Shawn Maynard, his longtime partner, companion, and caregiver, was by his side, along with their friend, Rev. Mary Horan. Born August 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Adela Yakaitis and Alexander (Plokstis) Platt...

William D. Hegener

William D. Hegener

Feb 6, 2024

William Dieter Hegener, at the age of 86 passed away on February 6th , 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family in Andover, CT. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend and will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Bill was born on September 18th, 1937, in Darby, PA to the late Joseph...

Patricia Taylor Szemplinski

Patricia Taylor Szemplinski

Feb 4, 2024

Patricia Taylor Szemplinski, 89, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital. Born on December 2, 1934, in Hartford, Connecticut, Pat was dedicated to her loved ones. She was an alumna of Central Connecticut State University and the University of Hartford, where she studied education. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Henry, whom...

Anna 'Terry' Theresa Falco

Anna 'Terry' Theresa Falco

Feb 1, 2024

Anna (Terry) Theresa Falco, age 94, passed February 1, 2024. She was born in Manchester, CT to Guiseppe Felice and Concetta (Leone) Felice. She attended Manchester High School. Later, she married Lawrence Falco who passed on in 2018. Terry enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grand kids, the beach, the casino, she enjoyed hosting cookouts for friends...

William Ray Gonsalves

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...