Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

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...

Louise R. Dziedzinski

Louise R. Dziedzinski

Nov 9, 2024

Louise Ristau Dziedzinski, 93 of Coventry, beloved wife of the late Raymond Dziedzinski, peacefully passed away on Saturday November 9th. She was the youngest of six children, born on November 14, 1930, to the late Ludwig and Amelia Ristau. Louise was a lifelong resident of Manchester. Louise is survived by her three children, Susan Dziedzinski and her partner Andrew Brown,...

David A. Pronovost

David A. Pronovost

Nov 7, 2024

David Arthur Pronovost, 66, passed away Nov. 7 after a short illness, with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 20, 1958, in Hartford Hospital (also where he died...he'd want you all to know that fact: "that be something, right?") to Arthur and Marilyn Pronovost. He lived in Bloomfield as a very young boy before his family moved...

Raymond W. Lukas

Raymond W. Lukas

Nov 5, 2024

Raymond Walter Lukas, 99, lifelong resident of Manchester, beloved husband of 47 years to the late Jane (Scott) Lukas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1925, son of the late Stephen Sr and Antonina Lukas. Raymond left high school to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II...

Elizabeth G. London

Elizabeth G. London

Nov 2, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" London, 97, beloved wife of 60 years to the late Ivan E. London, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 2, 2024. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Gilbert and Elizabeth Graham of Manchester, brother George and his wife Sherwood Graham of Long Island NY, and sister Essie Strimaitis of Manchester. She is survived by her three...

Kenneth D. Brown

Kenneth D. Brown

Nov 2, 2024

Kenneth D. Brown, 97, a resident of Vernon Manor Convalescent Home, passed peacefully after a short illness. Pre-deceased by his Wife, Florence R. Brown of 69 years Born 4/5/27, Graduated Milton, MA High School then entered the Army Air Force being stationed in the Philippines during WWII. Lived in Manchester most of their life, worked as a truck mechanic, dispatcher...

Doris Ann Runde

Doris Ann Runde

Oct 28, 2024

Doris Ann Runde (Keeney), 101, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Manchester, CT to the late Eugene and Lillian Todd Keeney. She grew up in Buckland, later graduating from Manchester High School Class of 1940B. She worked at Travelers upon graduation, and would later work for Sears & Roebuck in both the automotive...

Gloria L. Akeley

Gloria L. Akeley

Oct 27, 2024

Gloria L. (Becker) Akeley, 87, originally of Glastonbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27th, 2024. Gloria is the beloved wife of Eugene P. Akeley, married 68 years. She is survived by her son, Mark Akeley and daughter Kristen Akeley. She is also survived by her sister, Janice Warburton and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gloria leaves behind her...

Shirley Hampton

Shirley Hampton

Oct 26, 2024

Obituary to be posted.