Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Jane Hurlburt

Jane Hurlburt

Dec 14, 2018

Jane (Denhup) Hurlburt, 89, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2018 after a long illness. "Grandma Jane" was born in Downingtown, PA on July 17, 1929 and moved to Manchester, CT as a young girl where she made her home and lived for the rest of her life. To help support her growing family...

John Fletcher

John Fletcher

Dec 14, 2018

John Fletcher, 94, of Manchester, CT, son of the late John and Ella (Schmidt) Fletcher, both of Manchester, CT, died peacefully on December 14th following a period of illness. "Jack" was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mary (Fryer) Fletcher, and his son Eric Fryer Fletcher. He is survived by his three children, Dr. John Douglas Fletcher and his wife Dr....

Richard W Sweetnam

Richard W Sweetnam

Dec 13, 2018

Richard W. "Dick" Sweetnam, 89, of Manchester, beloved husband of 64 years to Nancy (Cunningham) Sweetnam, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. Dick was born June 16, 1929, in Chelsea, MA, to the late James and Margaret (Wynne) Sweetnam. Dick grew up in Massachusetts and was a graduate of Revere High School. After high school, he earned his Bachelors in...

Edward T Lucas

Edward T Lucas

Dec 11, 2018

When I asked my father why, after long lives accumulating knowledge, people died, he said, "That way everybody gets a turn." My fathers long and full turn on Earth ended on December 11, 2018. Born July 1st, 1930, Edward T. Lucas, of Manchester, was the youngest son of Frank and Katherine Lucas originally from Poland. He was born in the...

F. Gill Copeland

F. Gill Copeland

Dec 9, 2018

Fred Gill Copeland, 76, of Manchester, passed away on December 9, 2018. Gill was born in Manchester, to the late James and Dorothy (Gill) Copeland on January 29, 1942. Upon graduating from Manchester High School, Class of 1961, he became an Electrician working for Robert's Electric. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam 1964-1965. After...

Edwin Michalek

Edwin Michalek

Dec 5, 2018

Edwin Michalek, 81, of Manchester, CT passed away December 5, 2018. Ed was born in Lackawanna, NY to Theodore and Julia Michalek on April 29, 1937. After graduating from Saint Francis High School Ed served in the Army for two years. During this time he married his wife, Dora (Pittman) Michalek, of 58 years, and they started their family in...

Mary Anne Chapman

Mary Anne Chapman

Dec 5, 2018

Mary Anne (Anderson) Chapman, 85, of Myerstown, PA., formerly a longtime resident of Manchester, wife of the late Omar Chapman and William Kingsley Jr. passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. She was born on June 12, 1933 in Manchester, one of five children of the late Carl and Gwendolyn (Long) Anderson....

John W. Oliver

John W. Oliver

Dec 4, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of John W. Oliver of Manchester, CT announce his passing after a brief illness on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the age of 88 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Hazel (Heard) of Manchester, CT; two daughters Vonda Tegel (Daniel) of Greenville, SC and Linda Oliver-Eckhardt (Kurt Eckhardt) of...

Irma M Alegre

Irma M Alegre

Dec 1, 2018

Irma M. (Hidalgo) Alegre, 94, of East Hartford, wife to the late David Alegre, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 1, 2018. Irma was born in Cabana, Ancash, Peru, on January 15, 1924, to the late Celemires Hidalgo Ruiz and Maria Reyes Montoya. Irma was a very kind, gentle individual who was always looking to lend a helping hand in any...

Linda Chapman

Linda Chapman

Nov 29, 2018

Linda (Joseph) Chapman, 62, of Bolton, previously of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018. She was born on May 6, 1956, in Hartford to the late Benjamin and Ann (Hansling) Joseph. Linda grew up in Bloomfield, attended local schools and was a graduate of Bloomfield High School, Class of 1975. She lived in Manchester for many years...

Marjorie A Martin

Marjorie A Martin

Nov 28, 2018

Marjorie A. (Reid) Martin, 80, of Bolton, wife of the late Richard E. Martin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born in Manchester on September 25, 1938, to the late Raymond and Viola (Shearer) Reid. Marj grew up in Manchester, attended local schools and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1956. She moved...

Alice Nancy Tompkins

Alice Nancy Tompkins

Nov 27, 2018

Alice N. Tompkins, 91, of Willington, CT passed away on November 27, 2018. She was born on March 7, 1927 in Manchester, CT. Alice enjoyed listening to & dancing to country music, watching the Game Show Network and attending the Annual Strawberry Festival in St Pete. She was always involved in all social activities at her home, for the past...

Frances L. Mazurkiewicz

Frances L. Mazurkiewicz

Nov 26, 2018

Frances (Lassalle) Mazurkiewicz, 88, of Coventry, beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Mazurkiewicz passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. Frances was born in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Marcel and Hilda Lassalle. Frances was a resident of Louisiana, New York and Mississippi before moving to Connecticut in 2013 to reside with her son Gregory. In her earlier...

Christina Marie Durdek

Christina Marie Durdek

Nov 26, 2018

Christina Marie Durdek, 42, of Manchester, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. Christina was born in Manchester on July 21, 1976, to Robert E. Durdek and Frances A. Lassow. She grew up in Manchester and East Windsor, was a graduate of East Windsor High School and earned an associate degree in Business from Bay Path University. Chris worked as a...

Patricia A Riley

Patricia A Riley

Nov 25, 2018

Patricia Alice (Quinn) Riley, 82, of Alameda, CA, beloved wife of the late Wilson Z. Riley, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at Cardinal Point Retirement Community. She was born Sept. 19, 1936, in Cedarburg, Wisc., daughter of the late Christopher James and Mary Ellen (Lonergan) Quinn and had been a resident of Manchester, CT since 1970. Mrs. Riley, the first...

Margaret A Cormier

Margaret A Cormier

Nov 25, 2018

Margaret A. Cormier, 99, of Glastonbury, passed away peacefully November 25, 2018. She was born in Thompsonville, CT on January 21, 1919, to the late Alphee and Evangeline (Gaudet) Cormier. Margaret grew up in Thompsonville and resided in Connecticut her entire life. She loved watching her Boston Red Sox and UConn Womens Basketball teams. She enjoyed traveling often with her...

Yvette Matusz

Yvette Matusz

Nov 23, 2018

Yvette (Brabant) Matusz, 94, of Manchester, loving wife of the late Ernest A. Matusz died peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018 in Manchester. She was born on March 28, 1924 in Fall River, Massachusetts daughter of the late Hector and Yvonne (Lincourt) Brabant. Yvette was raised in Fall River, attended local schools and had been a resident of Manchester since...

Patricia Ann Tucker

Patricia Ann Tucker

Nov 23, 2018

Patricia Ann "Patty" (Single) Tucker, 61, of North Windham, loving wife of 14 years of Terence "Terry" Tucker passed away suddenly on Friday, November 23, 2018 at home. She is survived by her daughter Courtney Stanley and her son Mathew Stanley. She is the daughter of Lawrence and Kate Ann (Lees) Single of Tolland. Our precious wife, mother and daughter...

Roger D. Stevens Sr.

Roger D. Stevens Sr.

Nov 21, 2018

Roger D. Stevens Sr., 71, of Manchester, loving husband of 35 years of the late JoAnne (Stauty) Stevens passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 after an extended illness. Roger was born on March 18, 1947 in Lee County, Virginia one of ten children of the late Luther and Cassie Stevens. He was raised in Virginia before moving to North...

Ernest E. Brown

Ernest E. Brown

Nov 19, 2018

Ernest E. Brown Jr. 82, of Manchester, beloved husband of 53 years of the late Patricia (Schroeder) Brown passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018 with his family at his side. He was born on July 9, 1936 in Hornell, NY one of five children of the late Ernest E. Brown Sr. and Evelyn (Stoddard) Brown. Ernie was raised...