Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Elizabeth Kaye Brown
Apr 9, 2023
Elizabeth ``Liz" Kaye Brown was welcomed into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday April 9, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of Terrell "Terry" A. Brown and Nancy E. Brown, born in Columbus, Mississippi on June 19, 1982. She was predeceased by her father, Terry, and survived by her mother, Nancy Brown-Robbins and her husband Joel,...
Carol Lou Barnett
Apr 7, 2023
Carol Lou Barnett, 84, of Manchester, CT passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 7, 2023. She was born in Manchester, CT, the daughter of the late Clarence and Elsie (Tammany) Dietrichsen. Carol loved her family and was a true lady. Aside from enjoying her family very much, Carol loved her time spent in St. Augustine, FL with...
Joanne Papile
Apr 5, 2023
Joanne Papile, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Joanne was born in Everett, MA, to Rinaldo and Josephine (Josie) Papile on April 16, 1943. She obtained a GED and graduated from Morse School of Business and Manchester Community College. She pursued a career in computer programming before retiring from Travelers Insurance. Joanne was an avid and talented...
Richmond William Morrison
Mar 29, 2023
Richmond William Morrison, 93, beloved husband of Susan Todd Morrison since 1953 of Manchester passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023. He was born January 12, 1930 in Manchester to the late William and Marjorie Morrison. Richmond retired from the State of Connecticut in 1989. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Coast...
Brian D. Locke
Mar 18, 2023
Brian D. Locke of Manchester, CT passed away on March 18, 2023 at home with his wife, Lynn Pemberton-Locke, by his side, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). He was born in Manchester, CT on January 9, 1966. Before his illness, he had 35 years of service with the Hartford Crowne Plaza maintenance team. Brian was an...
Sean Alan Hobson
Mar 10, 2023
Sean Alan Hobson, 33, beloved son of Helen Hobson Cadamatori, of Manchester Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on March 10th. Sean graduated from Oak Hill School. He was a joy for all who knew him and his infectious laugh will be missed. He is survived by his mother Helen Hobson Cadamatori, his siblings; Samara Bowne, Jason Hobson, and Sarah Hobson of...
Donald C. Houghton
Mar 4, 2023
Donald C. Houghton, Don, Papa, The Man, The Myth, The Legend, a lifelong friend, family man, and resident of Hebron, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on March 4th, 2023 at the age of 66. Born in Andover, Connecticut on January 18th, 1957, to Carl and Carol Houghton, Don graduated from RHAM High School in 1975. He was a staple in the...
Elsie Turkis
Mar 4, 2023
Elsie Turkis, 92, beloved widow of Mike Turkis since 1959 until his passing in 2013, of Columbia, CT passed away on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at Vernon Manor surrounded by loving family. She was born January 29th, 1931 in Stony Plain, Alberta Canada to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Spadey) Webber. She graduated and attended Windham Nursing School. Moving to...
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