Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

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...

Glenn Robert Doppes

Glenn Robert Doppes

Jun 12, 2022

Glenn Robert Doppes (67) of Andover passed away in Hartford Hospital on June 12th, 2022. Glenn was born in Cincinnati Ohio on February 7th 1955 to Agnes and Robert Doppes. He attended Elder High School in Cincinnati and graduated as part of the class of 1972 and then went on to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Tri-State...

Elvira 'Vera' Pesce

Elvira 'Vera' Pesce

Jun 11, 2022

Elvira (Vera). Pesce, 96, of Manchester and formerly of Coventry, died Saturday, June 6, 2022, at home surrounded by family. She was born on September 22, 1925, in Coventry, the daughter of the late Armando and Emilia (Peracchio) Pesce, and had been a resident of Manchester since 1962. Vera was a 1943 graduate of Manchester High School, she attended St....

Lucille Wisted

Lucille Wisted

Jun 11, 2022

After a long struggle with Dementia and Congestive Heart Disease, Lucille Bernard Wisted, age 87, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully on Saturday June 11, 2022, at Anthology of Farmington in Farmington, CT. Born on February 28, 1935, in Willimantic, CT to Ernest and Antoinette (Gaucher) Bernard, Lucille was the oldest of three daughters. After graduating High School, Lucille entered...

Linda Ann Richards

Linda Ann Richards

Jun 8, 2022

Linda Ann Richards of Manchester, passed away on Wednesday June 8, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. She was born January 3, 1948 in Bemidji MN to the late Thurston and Ethel (Russell) Stauty. She resided most of her life in Manchester. Linda graduated from Manchester High School in 1966 . On December 6, 1969 she married the love of her life...

Amber Lee Waitt

Amber Lee Waitt

Jun 8, 2022

Amber Lee Waitt of Vernon left on her spiritual journey on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022. She passed away at the young age of 38. Amber was born on December 24, 1983, in Manchester. She enjoyed life fully, with a heart of gold, a loving heart and a very caring woman. Amber graduated from Rockville High School. Amber, a.k.a. 'Duck' was...

Richard F. Thorpe Jr.

Richard F. Thorpe Jr.

Jun 8, 2022

Richard F. Thorpe Jr. June 5, 1954 - June 8, 2022 Richard was a caring husband, proud father and grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 8, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, at the age of 68. Rich was born to Richard Sr. and Irene Thorpe on June 5th, 1954. He lived in Manchester most...

Joseph Carl Kulbaski

Joseph Carl Kulbaski

May 28, 2022

Joseph Carl Kulbaski, age 82, of Manchester, CT. It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe), who left us on May 28, 2022. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sally Kulbaski of Manchester; his son, Carl Kulbaski of Manchester; his daughter, Sally Soricelli and her husband, Brad, of San Diego;...

Gary Boulay

Gary Boulay

May 27, 2022

Gary G. Boulay, 74, of Tolland, died Friday May 27, 2022, at his home. He was born August 10, 1947 in Hartford to the late, Neil and Mary (Dinorsce) Boulay. He attended East Catholic High School and earned his degree from St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. He had lived for the past 22 years in Tolland with his wife...