Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Phillip D. Burleson

Phillip D. Burleson

Jan 14, 2025

Phillip (Phil) Dean Burleson, of Conway, South Carolina, unexpectedly passed away on January 14th, 2025, at the age of 61. Phil lived with great joy and was a bright light to all who knew him. Phil is survived by his beloved family: His wife of more than 39 years, Leslie Burleson, and their sons, Tyler Burleson (Rachel Baum) and Aaron...

William C. Strait Sr.

William C. Strait Sr.

Jan 10, 2025

William Strait Sr, 94, of Vernon, CT, loving husband for 65 years to his beautiful Faith, went to be with her on January 10, 2025. He was in St. Francis Hospital with an extended illness. He was born on June 22, 1930 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He and his beautiful Faith were married on February 23, 1952 at the Manchester...

Mario Corso

Mario Corso

Jan 10, 2025

Mario "Moe" Corso, 96, of Cromwell, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Cromwell. Born in Hartford, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Cecchini) Corso, he had been a CT resident most of his life in the Hartford area. He also resided in California in 1992 then moved to Clearwater, FL from...

Rose M. Pastula

Rose M. Pastula

Jan 6, 2025

Rose M. Pastula, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in South Windsor, CT. Born on January 14, 1924, in Coventry, CT, Rose was the daughter of the late Micheal and Helen (Dzwonszyk) Shirshac. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis L. Pastula.Rose attended Windham Technical High School, where she laid the foundation for her strong work ethic....

Christine M. Bottomley

Christine M. Bottomley

Jan 1, 2025

Christine M. Bottomley of Manchester, CT, was called home peacefully in her sleep in the morning hours of January 1st, 2025. She was born in Gelsenkirchen-Buer-Hassel, Germany, the only daughter and youngest of five children of Vinzenz and Christine (Grueter) Sedlaczek. She lost her parents and two of her brothers, Theodor and Franz, to the war. Her youngest brother, Erich,...

Victoria M. Binks

Victoria M. Binks

Dec 31, 2024

Victoria M. Binks, age 63 of Stafford Springs passed away on December 31, 2024. Victoria was born in Manchester and was a graduate of Manchester High School.She was the daughter of the late Victor and Marguerita (Jarvis) Binks. Victoria was a hairdresser and CNA. As a devoted daughter, she took care of both her parents during their final days at...

Cynthia A. Fagan

Cynthia A. Fagan

Dec 29, 2024

Cynthia Ann Robbins Fagan passed away on December 29, 2024. Cindy was born at Hartford Hospital on November 1, 1947, to proud parents Cecilia and Elmer Robbins. While growing up in New Britain, CT Cindy attended St. Joseph's and graduated from New Britain High School. While working at Aetna Property and Casualty Cindy met her future husband and best friend...

Cynthia Fagan

Cynthia Fagan

Dec 29, 2024

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Anda Grasis

Anda Grasis

Dec 24, 2024

Anda Grasis, 92, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Indulis "Indy" Grasis, passed away peacefully Christmas Eve at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 4, 1932 in Riga, Latvia, the daughter of Adolfs and Benita (Brozins) Cops and stepfather Jekabs Plavins. She spent her childhood in Latvia and together with her parents, fled her...

Rita L. Borden

Rita L. Borden

Dec 19, 2024

Rita, daughter of the late Gerald T. Bowler and Rita C. (Burke) Bowler, was born in Waterbury, CT. Rita and her younger brother Thomas grew up in Waterbury before moving to Mansfield, CT and was a member of the first graduating class at E.O. Smith High School in 1959. At a young age she developed passions for reading and drawing,...

Sandra D. Gray

Sandra D. Gray

Dec 17, 2024

Sandra D. Gray of Claremont, CA passed peacefully at her childhood home in Manchester on December 17, 2024. She was born June 20, 1963, in Wichita, Kansas to Carolyn D. (Nadeau) Gray and Donald C. Gray. Sandra is survived by her mother Carolyn D. Gray. Her sister, Kathryn M. Gray (Aaron Burnham) of Hillsboro, NH. Brother, Russell C. Gray of...

Barbara Mary Smith Robinson

Barbara Mary Smith Robinson

Dec 13, 2024

Barbara (Barb) Smith Robinson, 93, of Manchester, formerly of Vernon, beloved wife of the late Willard Robinson, peacefully passed away in the early morning of Friday, December 13, 2024. Barb was born on September 26, 1931, in Claymont, Delaware, the daughter of the late John and Mary Smith. Barb graduated from Manchester High School. She worked at Travelers Insurance Company...

David A. Wolfenden

David A. Wolfenden

Dec 9, 2024

David Wolfenden, 68, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Monday December 9th at Hartford Hospital after a courageous two-year battle with bladder cancer. David was born on September 21, 1956 in Lachine, Quebec, Canada to Madeleine and Charlie Wolfenden. His Canadian pride was unmatched. After graduating with a degree in Commerce from St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, David...

Larry Jonathan Rivera

Larry Jonathan Rivera

Dec 8, 2024

Larry Jonathan Rivera, aged 35, entered eternal rest on December 8, 2024. Born to the late Larry Provost and Deborah Rivera, Larry was a beloved son, brother, fiancé, and father. He leaves behind his devoted fiancé, Sarah Barnett, and his cherished children, Jayden, Jace and Mia, who will carry forward his legacy of love, warmth, and joy. Larry was a...

Eugene P. Akeley

Eugene P. Akeley

Dec 7, 2024

Eugene (Gene) P. Akeley, 85, of East Hartford, Connecticut, originally of Houlton, Maine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. Gene is predeceased by his beloved wife, Gloria L. Akeley, married 68 years. He is survived by his son, Mark Akeley and daughter Kristen Akeley. Gene leaves behind his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren with whom he was known as...

Diane Elaine Thibodeau

Diane Elaine Thibodeau

Nov 25, 2024

Diane Elaine Thibodeau passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024 at the age of 76 after contending with vascular dementia. Born on October 10, 1948, she grew up in New Britain, CT, a town she often spoke of fondly. She was a devoted mother and fastidious woman who took pride in her wit, borne from a lifetime of reading and...

Andrea Lenore Borrelli

Andrea Lenore Borrelli

Nov 16, 2024

Andrea Korisky Borrelli, Mrs. B, Ma Andrea. an angel sent to us so we could learn about how to be good people, went home today November 16th, 2024 Everything wonderful you could say about being a daughter, she wasA friend to her friends showering and sharing with them unlimited and unconditional loveShe cared for everybody within her sight, to know...

Frances P. Lombardo

Frances P. Lombardo

Nov 14, 2024

Frances P. Lombardo, 98, of Manchester, passed peacefully on November 14, 2024. Fran was born in Malden, MA to the late Vito and Concetta Perrone (Grieco). Fran lived in Hartford, CT where she met her husband, Joseph Lombardo. They settled in Manchester, CT where Fran would go on to earn her Master's degree in Education, and devote her life to...

Scott Anthony Futoma

Scott Anthony Futoma

Nov 14, 2024

On November 14, 2024, Scott Anthony Futoma, with his family by his side, transcended forth upon his journey. Scott was born on September 29, 1955 in Manchester, CT to the late Gloria Dandurand Young and Francis Futoma. He was a devoted father to the joys of his life Cole Futoma, 32 and Carly Futoma, 26, along side his wife Kathleen...

Nancy Lynn Hart

Nancy Lynn Hart

Nov 13, 2024

Nancy Lynn Hart, 77, of Manchester, CT, passed peacefully on November 13, 2024. Nancy was born in Tucson, AZ and was the daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle Hart (Walden). Nancy grew up in California, moving to CT 30 years ago. Nancy was known for her compassion for others, the love for animals (especially her cat, Spencer), and to...