Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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