Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Stephen A. Beebe

Stephen A. Beebe

Jul 5, 2025

Stephen A. Beebe, 72, of Manchester, CT passed away suddenly in his hometown of Manchester Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1953 to Kenneth and Alice Beebe in Manchester, CT. Stephen attended Manchester Highschool graduating in 1971 and then began his career with Pratt & Whitney. He married his wife Jo Ann (Kanehl) Beebe October 2,...

Charles E. Marcel

Charles E. Marcel

Jul 1, 2025

On July 1,2025, Charles E. Marcel, with his nephew & nephew’s wife by his side, was called to eternal rest. He was born to the late Jean & Agnes Marcel on August 5,1932 in Harford, CT. He was predeceased by his sisters, Jeanne Castoldi and Suzanne Carter and his brother, Jean Marcel. He is survived by his nephews, Richard Risley...

Donald Charles Ladone

Donald Charles Ladone

Jun 29, 2025

With deepest sorrow and infinite love, we share that our precious son, Donald Charles Ladone, was taken from us on June 29, 2025. His light—though far too brief—touched everyone who knew him. Donny was born in Manchester, Connecticut, on February 22, 1993. He had the most beautiful smile, an unforgettable laugh, and a personality that could light up any room....

John "Jack" Willis

John "Jack" Willis

Jun 23, 2025

John J. “Jack” Willis, 83, of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Carol (Lallier) Willis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with pulmonary hypertension. Born on March 27, 1942, in Manchester, Jack was the son of the late Dominica (Sartor) Willis and Donald E. Willis. A lifelong...

Sharon G. Nason

Sharon G. Nason

Jun 23, 2025

Sharon G Nason, 82, of Bolton, CT recently residing in Columbia CT, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. Born March 26, 1943, in Houlton Maine. She moved from Maine to Connecticut in 1976 where she was employed by the State of Connecticut at Mansfield training school. Where she retired after 35+ years. She then continued to care for two...

Mary Lou Mortlock

Mary Lou Mortlock

Jun 17, 2025

Mary Lou Mortlock, 73 years old, passed away on June 17, 2025 at her home in Coventry, CT, after a long illness, with her daughter by her side. She was born on October 20, 1951 in Hartford, CT to Russell and Marian (Vittner) Copeland. Mary Lou grew up in Manchester and Andover, CT and attended RHAM high school. She moved...

Jeannine P. Dube

Jeannine P. Dube

Jun 8, 2025

With a heart full of love and memories that will last forever, we announce the peaceful passing of Jeannine P. Dube on June 8th, 2025, at the age of 91, with her loving family by her side in Charlotte, NC. Born on August 27, 1933, in New Brunswick, Canada, Jeannine was the cherished daughter of Prudent Pelletier and Alma (Sirois)...

Ralph Arnold Wentworth

Ralph Arnold Wentworth

May 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph Wentworth, 73, of Colchester, on May 31, 2025. Ralph was born in Hartford, CT to the late Earl and Mary Wentworth Sr. Ralph grew up in Hartford, graduating from Bulkeley High School with the Class of 1970. He was a proud employee of Pratt & Whitney in East...

Tracy Sapere

Tracy Sapere

May 31, 2025

Tracy A. Sapere (Lombardo), 52, of Tolland, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her lovely home surrounded by her adoring family on May 31, 2025. We will sorely miss her beautiful smile and vibrant personality. Tracy is survived by her husband Emil and their three children, Colby Robert Emil, Chase Lombardo and Ava Louise. In addition to her husband...

Anita M. Cunningham

Anita M. Cunningham

May 23, 2025

Anita M. Cunningham, beloved wife of sixty-eight years, of the late James T. Cunningham, died on Friday, May 23, 2025. Anita is survived by their five children: William (Eileen) and his children, Caleb and Hali; Timothy and his companion Rachel; Judith Boyd (Parker) and their children, Marion, Jane and Conor; Michael (Janet) and his son, Matthew; Mary Healey (Michael) and...

Rosamond W. Shaw

Rosamond W. Shaw

May 16, 2025

Rosamond Shaw (“Rosie”), 97, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late William V Shaw, passed away peacefully, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Rosie was born on October 4, 1927 in Somerville, MA, to the late Charles and Mabel (Johnson) Wilson. Rosie grew up in Manchester, graduating from Manchester High School in 1945. After high school, she attended St. Elizabeth Hospital...

Sean C. Fritsch

Sean C. Fritsch

May 12, 2025

Sean Christian Fritsch’s life ended unexpectedly at his home in Manchester, Connecticut on May 12, 2025. Sean was born in Manchester on May 29, 1992 to Tracy and David Fritsch. His sister, Emily, completed the family three years later. While Sean called Manchester “home” for most of his far too short life, he was hardly a homebody and lived his...

Morrell S. Norton

Morrell S. Norton

May 9, 2025

Morrell Sherburne Norton, 88 of Kittery, Maine died in East Windsor, CT on 5/9/25. Born in Kittery, Maine (and then resided in Manchester since 1963), Morrell grew up on a small farm near Chauncey’s Creek -in a small house built by his father. There he had a paper route, and loved riding his bike doing odd jobs for people. He...

Michael C. Smith

Michael C. Smith

May 4, 2025

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Betty M. Keehner

Betty M. Keehner

Apr 23, 2025

Betty M. Keehner passed away on April 23rd, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born in Springfield, Mass on August 26th, 1931 to Dr. Corinne (Ringquist) and Corad Gosselin and shortly after moved to New Britain, CT. She attended local schools and graduated from New Britain High school in 1949. Betty was a member of The First Lutheran...

Robert J. Lewis

Robert J. Lewis

Apr 21, 2025

Lewis Robert J. (91) - Manchester, CT. Loving husband of Jessie (Black) Lewis died on April 21, 2025. Born on Christmas on December 25, 1933 in Lewiston ME , son of Hazel Lewis, Bob moved to Connecticut in the 1950's. He worked at Emhart Glass for 42 years retiring in 1998. Bob was a member of Saint James, Saint Teresa...

Barbara D Washburn

Barbara D Washburn

Apr 18, 2025

Barbara Dunlop Washburn, (97) lifelong resident of Manchester CT, passed away on April 18, 2025 at The Manchester Manor Healthcare Center. As Barbara would say "It was her time.". Barbara was born on December 24, 1927, the daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Lily) Dunlop. Her parents immigrated from Northern Ireland and instilled in Barbara a lifelong love of anything Irish....

James Timothy Cunningham

James Timothy Cunningham

Apr 12, 2025

James T. Cunningham died April 12th, 2025. He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Anita and their five children: William (Eileen) and his children, Caleb and Hali; Timothy and his companion Rachel; Judith Boyd (Parker) and their children, Marion, Jane and Conor; Michael (Janet) and his son, Matthew; and Mary Healey (Michael) and their son Patrick. James is...

Mary Virginia (Ginny) Coffin Johnson

Mary Virginia (Ginny) Coffin Johnson

Apr 12, 2025

Mary Virginia (Ginny) Coffin Johnson was born in 1929 and passed on April 12, 2025. Ginny was born in Bangor Maine, but, lived most of her life in Connecticut. Ginny graduated with the class of 1948 from William H. Hall High in West Hartford, Connecticut. She went on to graduate from Mt. Ida Junior College at Newton, Massachusetts in 1950....

Ryan Michael Gohla

Ryan Michael Gohla

Apr 10, 2025

Ryan Gohla, 45, of Manchester, CT, passed away peacefully, after dealing with significant health challenges, on April 10, 2025 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family and close friends.Born on September 13, 1979, in Manchester, Ryan lived a life full of passion, kindness, and devotion to those he held dear. Ryan graduated from Manchester High School in...