Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Raymond J. Finley

Raymond J. Finley

Jul 13, 2017

Raymond James Finley, 64 years old, of Vernon, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, left us to be with our Lord on July 13, 2017. His devotion to God and his family will be remembered by all who knew him. He gathered his strength from the authority of God's word and imparted it to his family. Ray was born,...

John Rudolph ''Rudy'' Eschmann

John Rudolph ''Rudy'' Eschmann

Jul 13, 2017

John Rudolph "Rudy" Eschmann, 83 of Manchester died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday July 13, 2017 in Manchester. He was the beloved husband and best friend to the love of his life, the late Carolyn (Ervolina) Eschmann for 60 years. Rudy was born on July 12, 1934 in Poultney, Vermont to the late John Rudolph and Alta...

Barbara C Roy

Barbara C Roy

Jul 10, 2017

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Ronald G. Mottram

Ronald G. Mottram

Jul 8, 2017

Ronald G. Mottram, 79 of Wallingford formerly of Manchester and Vernon loving husband of the late Elizabeth A. (Rolfe) Mottram and loving father of the late MPD Officer Kevin Mottram, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Masonicare Health Center Wallingford. Ronald was born in Lewiston, Maine August 21, 1937, son of the late Wallace C. and Florence I....

David H. Fowler

David H. Fowler

Jul 5, 2017

Professor Emeritus David Henry Fowler (92) of Manchester CT, beloved husband of the late Lois Josephs Fowler, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday July 5, 2017. David was born in Barrington, Rhode Island on September 28, 1924, son of the late Henry and Dorothy Fowler. After volunteering for service in the Army David served in the European Expeditionary...

Gisela S. Field

Gisela S. Field

Jul 4, 2017

Gisela Scholtz Field, 75, of Vernon, beloved wife of the late Robert C. Field passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Gisela was born June 7, 1942 in Bierbrunn, Slovakia, daughter of the late John and Maria (Ulbrich) Scholtz and has resided in Vernon for the past 35 years. She was raised in Manchester and graduated from...

Louise F. Parkington

Louise F. Parkington

Jul 4, 2017

Louise F. (Kettledon) Parkington, 91, a longtime Andover resident, beloved wife of the late Henry G. Parkington peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Louise was born in Hartford, March 20, 1926, daughter of the late Henry J. and Nellie (Warchal) Kettledon. She was raised in Hartford and graduated from Buckley High School. As a long time Andover CT. resident,...

Kathleen S. Moule

Kathleen S. Moule

Jul 4, 2017

Kathleen "Kate" (Smith) Moule, 60, of Manchester, beloved wife of 12 years of Gary E. Moule died peacefully after an extended illness on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, surrounded by her family. Kate was born November 20, 1956 in Hartford daughter of the late Wilfred and Eleanor (Brace) Smith. She was self-employed as a home day care provider prior to her...

Earl D. Werdelin

Earl D. Werdelin

Jun 30, 2017

The Rev. Earl D. Werdelin, 75 passed away on June 30, 2017. He was born October 25, 1941, in Manchester, CT the son of the late Helmer and Edna Werdelin. He is survived by his daughter, Joy Roelike (Bryan) of CA, his sons, Bart Werdelin of CT and David Werdelin (Dorna) of GA, his grandchildren Kendra Timm (Kyle) of AZ,...

Kenneth E. Woods

Kenneth E. Woods

Jun 29, 2017

Kenneth E. "Kenny" Woods, 72, a lifelong resident of Manchester, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at home. Ken was born on January 24, 1945 in Manchester, beloved son of the late Thomas J. and Florence (Glenney) Woods. He was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1963. Ken's...

Roger W. 'Ray' Taksar

Roger W. 'Ray' Taksar

Jun 27, 2017

Roger W. "Ray" Taksar, 73, of Bolton, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Roger was born on March 29, 1944 in Hartford, son of the late Raymond and Mary Taksar. He owned and operated Ray Taksar Bicycles in Hartford for over 40 years, a business he took over from his father who was involved in...

Patricia M. Cerasuolo

Patricia M. Cerasuolo

Jun 25, 2017

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Lenore O. Halloran

Lenore O. Halloran

Jun 23, 2017

Lenore (O'Hara) Halloran, 90, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Halloran, died peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Manchester Manor. She was born on October 15, 1926 in Hartford, CT daughter of the late George and Ellen O'Hara. Lenore's activities in life centered around her family, church and community. She was a longtime member of St....

Henry A Poirier

Henry A Poirier

Jun 23, 2017

Henry A. Poirier, 86, of South Windsor, Connecticut formerly of Manchester, Connecticut beloved husband of 57 years to Bibiane (Cloutier) Poirier passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 23, 2017 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his adoring family. Henry was born in Adams, Massachusetts, August 29, 1930 son of the late Archie A. and Florence (Molleur) Poirier. He attended local elementary schools,...

William D. Holland Jr

William D. Holland Jr

Jun 21, 2017

W. David "Red" Holland Jr., 84, of Hebron and formerly of Glastonbury, beloved husband of the late Shirley (Baker) Holland, died peacefully, Wednesday June 21, 2017 at his home. He was born March 17, 1933 in Hartford, son of the late William D. Holland Sr. and Dorothy (Rose) Holland. Dave had been a resident of Hebron since 1961. He was...

Anna F. ''Midge'' Saling

Anna F. ''Midge'' Saling

Jun 20, 2017

Anna F. "Midge" Saling, 73, of Port St. Lucie, FL formerly of Manchester, CT wife of the late Edward P. Saling Jr. passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Anna was born in Bristol, CT November 27, 1943 daughter of the late William and Bessie Flynn. She graduated from Bristol Central High School Class of 1963 and had resided in Connecticut...

Violet F. Toomey

Violet F. Toomey

Jun 20, 2017

Violet (Finn) Toomey, 92 of Vernon formerly of Bolton, beloved wife of John B. Toomey and widow of the late Ralph F. Decker, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at home with her family at her side. Violet was born in Hudson, NY December 13, 1924 daughter of the late Frank A. and Della C. (Hamm) Finn. During WWII she...

Henry J. Zatkowski Jr

Henry J. Zatkowski Jr

Jun 20, 2017

Henry Joseph Zatkowski, Jr. died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 after a well-fought battle with cancer at his daughter's home with family at his side. He was 79 years old. Henry was born and raised in Manchester, the son of Henry and Sophie (Sumislaski) Zatkowski. He was a resident of Colchester later in life. His last days were spent in the...

Carl W. Eckblom

Carl W. Eckblom

Jun 19, 2017

Carl W. Eckblom, 71, of Manchester, beloved husband of 49 years to Linda (Juengst) Eckblom, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2017 of cancer at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Carl was born in Hartford on September 25, 1945 to the late Oscar & Dorothy (Johnson) Eckblom. He attended Conard High School in West Hartford and graduated with the Class...

Nancy J. Parker

Nancy J. Parker

Jun 17, 2017

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