Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Scott Harrison

Scott Harrison

Aug 12, 2022

Richard 'Scott' Harrison, 60, of East Windsor, passed away after a short illness on Friday, August 12th. He is survived by his partner, Mary Scutt, also of East Windsor, his mother Nancy Desrosiers (Ronald) of Andover/New Smyrna Beach, father Richard B. Harrison (Joan) of Manchester/Punta Gorda, his 'little bro' Roger Harrison (Christine) of Holland, MA and his stepbrother Wade Bedell...

Karen Troy

Karen Troy

Aug 10, 2022

Karen Troy, 65 of Manchester, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022, surrounded by her family, after a six-year battle with cancer. Karen was born February 11, 1957, in Hartford to Rena Kerwin and the late James H. Benton. She was a 1975 graduate of Manchester High School. She married John Troy on...

Dorothy Grace Krause

Dorothy Grace Krause

Aug 9, 2022

Dorothy Grace Krause, 105, died on August 9, 2022 after a long and special life, bringing joy to all she knew. She was born April 13, 1917 in Hartford, CT to George and Ruth Shedd and was proud of their hard-working lives and the roles her ancestors played in our countrys early history. Dorothy spent her earliest years in Lebanon...

Phillip Hence

Phillip Hence

Aug 9, 2022

Phillip Leon Hence, 78, of South Windsor, CT, was welcomed into the arms of God on August 09, 2022 surrounded by family. Phillip was born in Windham, CT on May 2nd, 1944 to Francis Hence and Elsie Charette Hence. He grew up in the West End of Manchester and attended Howell Cheney Technical School where he excelled in baseball, basketball,...

Ruth Staddon

Ruth Staddon

Aug 4, 2022

Ruth Irene Staddon passed peacefully on 8/4/2022 into the arms of her heavenly father at the age of 97. She was born April 24, 1925 and was the second of 4 children born to Robert and Lillian McAllister. She was born in Manchester, CT where she lived most of her life. She married William Arthur Staddon from Morgantown W VA...

Charles Raymond Mertens

Charles Raymond Mertens

Aug 4, 2022

Charles (Chazz) Raymond Mertens, 48, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022, with his loving parents on either side of him during his entire last journey of life and his wife, Sandra, in his heart. He was born in Manchester, CT, the son of Dwight and Claudette (Martel) Mertens. Charles was a loving son and husband, and even a...

Craig Wolfram

Craig Wolfram

Aug 2, 2022

Craig Wolfram, age 63, of Wethersfield, CT, died peacefully at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, after a brief period of declining health. Craig was born and raised in Manchester CT before moving to Wethersfield in 2008. He was the son of Herbert and Thelma (Newell) Wolfram. Craig attended Manchester High School and the Morse School of Business where he studied...

Joan B. Wood

Joan B. Wood

Jul 29, 2022

Joan B. (Sheldon) Wood, 87, of Manchester, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at Manchester Manor. Born September 12, 1934, in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, she was the only child of the late Harley F. And Alida V. (Post) Sheldon. Joan attended schools in Hinsdale, N.H. and in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She graduated from Keene Teachers College with a Bachelor...

Michael Kerry Turkington

Michael Kerry Turkington

Jul 28, 2022

Michael Kerry Turkington, passed away on July 28, 2022, at the age of 71. He lived most of his life in Manchester, CT. He was a 1968 graduate of Manchester High School and a swim team member. Most recently residing in Higganum with his son Chris and his family after a long stretch of heart disease. He was born November...

Paul Leslie Buettner

Paul Leslie Buettner

Jul 26, 2022

Paul L. Buettner, of Manchester, CT born July 9, 1953, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on July 26,2022 due to complications from heart disease. He was the son of the late Paul and Agnes (Sesselman) Buettner. Paul graduated from Manchester High School and went directly into the US Marines and was honorably discharged. He worked for...

William Earl Proctor

William Earl Proctor

Jul 21, 2022

William E. Proctor, 57, of New Horizons Village, Unionville CT, passed away July 21,2022. William is predecesed by his Mother, Eleanor K Proctor, his Father, John G Proctor, and brother John T Proctor. Will is survived by his sister, Janine (Proctor) Blair. William grew up in Manchester, CT and attended local schools. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1984....

Peter Ratti

Peter Ratti

Jul 18, 2022

Peter Ratti, 94, husband of Christine, since May 14, 1948, of Hebron, passed away July 18, 2022 at home after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was born in Italy, to the late John Ratti and Theresa Ratti. He moved to Hebron in the early 40s. He enjoyed camping and spent most of his time gardening. He is...

Marion L. Powers

Marion L. Powers

Jul 1, 2022

Marion L. (Jeannotte) Powers, 93, passed away July 1st, following a long period of declining health. She was able to remain in her home due to the efforts of her children and her wonderful caregivers, Sandra and Ruth. She will be mourned by her children-- Margaret Houde of Avon CT; Patricia Starfield of Wayland MA; John Powers of Los Angeles;...

Lawrence Cassells

Lawrence Cassells

Jun 29, 2022

Lawrence Ritchie Cassells, 85, of Bolton, CT best friend and beloved husband of Marion (Lindy) Cassells passed peacefully into the hands of the lord on June 29th, 2022. He was born and raised in Manchester to the late Clarence Cassells and Annie Tedford Cassells. After graduating from Manchester High School he proudly served in the United States Air Force. He...

Theodore Wayne Jankowski

Theodore Wayne Jankowski

Jun 26, 2022

Theodore Wayne Jankowski ,60, of Manchester, CT, passed away on June 26, 2022. Born in Ackron, OH on October 19, 1961. He was the son of James and Linda (Greathouse) Jankowski. Ted enjoyed sports, especially the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Steelers. Renaissance Festivals were a life long pastime. Along with his parents Ted was preceded in death by his...

Alexander James Matthew

Alexander James Matthew

Jun 26, 2022

Alexander James Matthew, 93, of Manchester, CT, passed away on Sunday June 26, nine days short of his 94th birthday. Alex was born July 5, 1928, in Barre, VT, and relocated to Boston, MA in 1940. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at 17. Alex went on to serve in the Navy during the Korean...

Violet May Spiller

Violet May Spiller

Jun 25, 2022

Violet May (Allely) Spiller, 95, of Manchester, Connecticut died June 25, 2022 at Manchester Manor. She was the beloved wife of 55 of years to the late Richard Wayne Spiller, who passed away in 2011. She was born in Manchester on August 11, 1926 and was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Manchester. She attended Manchester schools and...

Frances B. Agnew

Frances B. Agnew

Jun 22, 2022

Frances Barbara (Horniski) Agnew, 93, of East Hartford, wife of the late Edward Joseph Agnew, passed away peacefully in her sleep, June 22, 2022 with her son Kevin by her side. Born on January 17, 1929, she is the daughter of the late Bernard and Helena Horniski. Frances enjoyed traveling, and spending quality time with her four grandchildren. Frances leaves...

Patricia Anne Anderson

Patricia Anne Anderson

Jun 19, 2022

Patricia Anne (Okeson) Andersons earthly life came to an end on June 19th, 2022. A Manchester resident since 1959, Pat spent the last nine years at Crestfield Rehabilitation Center & Fenwood Manor, after suffering a debilitating stroke. A kindness, generosity, humor, and deep faith defined her days and brought joy to her family and friends her whole life. Pat was...

Doris Buck

Doris Buck

Jun 18, 2022

Doris Adele Buck (ne: Schmeelk), 97, of Coventry, CT passed peacefully on Saturday, June 18th 2022. Born on January 25th, 1925 to William and Myra Schmeelk in Blue Point, Long Island, NY. Doris was the 4th youngest of 11 siblings, all of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Buck after 55...