Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Marcia Walker

Marcia Walker

Jul 29, 2023

Marcia (Augur) Walker, 96, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday July 29th at her home in Manchester, CT. She was born November 11th, 1926 in West Haven, CT to Robert and Grace Augur. She attended West Haven High School class of 1944, and furthered her education in Jr. College and the University...

Sandra J. Fitzpatrick

Sandra J. Fitzpatrick

Jul 27, 2023

Sandra Jean (Pattishall) Fitzpatrick, 74, of South Windsor, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023. Born on August 21, 1948, in Hartford, CT, to the late Marie Roberts DeLusso, and raised by her stepfather Joseph A. DeLusso. Sandy was a proud graduate of Coventry High School, later moving to and residing in South Windsor for 50 years. She was a...

Philomena S. Pagani

Philomena S. Pagani

Jul 26, 2023

Philomena S. (Palazzi) Pagani, known affectionately by all as 'Fani', passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, in Margate, Florida. Born on April 27, 1930, in Manchester, Connecticut, Fani was a beacon of warmth and kindness who left an indelible impact on everyone fortunate enough to have known her. Fani was born and raised in Manchester, where she was a...

Marta Maria Llanos

Marta Maria Llanos

Jul 17, 2023

Our beloved Marta Maria Llanos,45, who lived in Hartford, CT passed away on July 17th 2023. She will be greatly missed for her smile, her humility, and kindness to all. She is survived by her daughter Ayanie, her mother Felicita Llanos, her brother Jorge Franqui, her sister Natasha Franqui, her cousin Glenda Perez and aunt Ana Perez. She will be...

Quentin C. Grant

Quentin C. Grant

Jul 17, 2023

Quentin C. Grant, 84, of Coventry died on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born to Richard F. Grant and Althea E. (Littlefield) Grant on August 19, 1938 in Fort Fairfield, Maine. The family moved to Connecticut in 1940. Quent is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Nancy (Rhines) Grant, daughters Cathy Grant of...

Rheta Ann Colpitts

Rheta Ann Colpitts

Jul 16, 2023

With profound sadness we mark the passing July 16 of 'Manchester Legend' Rheta Ann Colpitts, after a fortnights illness, with her family at her side. For 75 years Rheta inspired, instructed, and loved so many so much. Born October 7, 1947 to Raymond and Mary (McMillin) Colpitts, she was differently abled in multiple ways, which created challenges and opportunities for...

Robert W. Ferguson

Robert W. Ferguson

Jul 14, 2023

Robert Warren Ferguson, (Bob), 96 of Vernon, CT passed away on July 14, 2023. Bob was born on August 30th, 1926 to the late Viola and Sherwood Ferguson. He graduated high school after his junior year and joined the United States Navy at the age of 18. He was honorably discharged at the end of his tour and was awarded...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Maher

Elizabeth 'Betty' Maher

Jul 8, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) Maher, 93, a resident of Keene, NH, passed away at Langdon Place in Keene on July 8, 2023 following a short period of declining health. Her Parents, Ella Hanson and Leroy Lewis, proudly welcomed their daughter into the world on April 28, 1930, in Manchester, CT. Most of her teenage life, she lived in East Hartford, CT with...

James Michael Roach

James Michael Roach

Jul 2, 2023

James Michael Roach, Sr James "Jimmy" Roach, 88, died peacefully surrounded by family on July 2, 2023. He was born in Hartford, CT on July 24, 1934 to Clarence and Dorothy (ONeal) Roach. Jimmy was a standout athlete at Manchester High School (53) in football, basketball and baseball. Although he was heavily scouted for both football & baseball, he ultimately...

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,...