Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

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

No obituary found for this tribute.

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

No obituary found for this tribute.

Peter Allen Young

Peter Allen Young

Jun 16, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Jean K. Triggs

Jean K. Triggs

Jun 16, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Bernard Anthony Redekas

Bernard Anthony Redekas

Jun 15, 2017

Bernard A. Redekas, 94, husband of the late Bernice (Biveinis) Redekas and father of the late Kevin Redekas, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Riverside Health Care to begin his new life in heaven. Bernard was born in Hartford, March 23, 1923, son of the late Jozef and Agnieszka (Siemiojty) Redekas. He was raised in East Hartford, graduated from...

Susan J. Borofsky

Susan J. Borofsky

Jun 15, 2017

Susan J. (Hulser) Borofsky, 68, of East Hartford, beloved wife of the late Peter G. Borofsky died peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2017 with her family at her side. Susan was born on October 13, 1948 in Manchester daughter of the late John and Joan Hulser. She was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and was a graduate of MHS,...

Thomas O. Mayer

Thomas O. Mayer

Jun 14, 2017

Thomas O. Mayer, 64, of Vernon, formerly of Tolland, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Tom was born on January 14, 1953 in Manchester. Tom was the son of Otto T. Mayer and the late Peggy (Piercy) Mayer. He was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and was a graduate of MHS, Class of 1971. Tom earned an associate...

Albert E. Bray

Albert E. Bray

Jun 14, 2017

Albert E. Bray, 91 of Coventry, loving husband for sixty six years of Audrey M. (Bourgeois) Bray, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Albert was born in Manchester on June 18, 1925, son of Albert F. and Victoria J. (Bartley) Bray and was a lifelong resident of Coventry. He taught elementary school in Lebanon for many years,...

Ursula A. Pottinger

Ursula A. Pottinger

Jun 13, 2017

Ursula A. (Bischoff) Pottinger, 78, of Vernon, beloved wife of the late Philip A. Pottinger, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 with her family by her side. Ursula was born in Coburg, Germany daughter of the late Alfred & Helene Bischoff. Ursula, affectionately known as "Mutti" to many, moved to Connecticut in 1966. She spent her...

Diane M. Laakso

Diane M. Laakso

Jun 13, 2017

Diane M. (Aceto) Laakso, 72, of East Hartford and Harwich, MA, loving wife of 31 years of Dr. William B. Laakso peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 with her family at her side at Hartford Hospital. Diane was born on July 13, 1944 in Manchester daughter of the late Russell P. Aceto Sr. and Lillian M. (Linnell) Aceto....

John T. Mchugh

John T. Mchugh

Jun 13, 2017

John T. McHugh, 68, of Manchester passed away at home Monday June 12, 2017. He was born August 1, 1948 in Chelmsford, MA., to the late Bernard R. Sr. and Shirley (DeLong) McHugh. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Bonnie (Gagnon) McHugh, his daughter Stephanie F. McHugh of Manchester; His brothers Brian and his wife Theresa of...

Joseph A. Tyler

Joseph A. Tyler

Jun 13, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.