Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Jean H. Kocsis

Jean H. Kocsis

Apr 13, 2017

Jean Hannay (McCann) Kocsis, 87, of Manchester, CT, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Hartford Hospital. She was the loving wife for thirty eight years of the late Louis C. Kocsis Jr. who predeceased her on March 14, 2017. Jean was born in Albany, New York on December 14, 1929, daughter of the late Hamilton and Marion (Hunt) Hannay. She...

Patricia S. Caldwell

Patricia S. Caldwell

Apr 13, 2017

Patricia S. Caldwell, 83, of South Windsor beloved wife of the late Thomas Caldwell passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at home with her family at her side. Patricia was born in Hartford, June 18, 1933 daughter of the late Edward F. and Pearl (Ennis) Scully and she had resided in South Windsor for most of her life....

Jimmy A. Martin

Jimmy A. Martin

Apr 13, 2017

Jimmy Martin, 78 of Vernon, CT, loving husband of Cynthia (Bagley) Martin with whom he would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in June, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Rockville General Hospital. Jimmy was born in Van Buren, Maine on February 18, 1939, one of ten children of the late Gerald and Maryann...

Catherine R Hamel

Catherine R Hamel

Apr 10, 2017

Catherine (DiDonato) Hamel, 98, of Hartford passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017 with her family by her side. Born in Hartford, CT on December 20, 1918, she was the daughter of Michael and Christina (Gallinoto) DiDonato. In 1957 she moved to Norwalk, CA with her husband and children for 58 years until moving back to Hartford to be close...

Judith Ann Larson

Judith Ann Larson

Apr 9, 2017

Judith Ann Larson, 76 of Manchester, formerly of Main Street in Hartford and a resident of Manchester Manor died Sunday April 9, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford after an extended illness. Judi was born in Hartford on August 31, 1940, one of two daughters of the late Francis W. and Josephine (Stewart) Larson. She graduated...

Beverley A. Gifford

Beverley A. Gifford

Apr 9, 2017

On April 9, 2017 the night sky became a bit brighter as Beverley (Taylor) Gifford, 78 , of Manchester became another star. After defying the expectations of the medical community, for over a decade, her tenacious fight came to a quiet, peaceful end surrounded by her family. Beverley was born September 3, 1938 to the late Clayton and Elsie Taylor...

Dorothy K. Bowen

Dorothy K. Bowen

Apr 9, 2017

Dr. Dorothy (Kalinauskas) Bowen, 85 of Eastford, CT, wife of the late John Howland Bowen, died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Day-Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT. Dorothy was born in New Britain, CT on May 28, 1931, daughter of John and Mary (Dennis) Kalinauskas. She graduated from New Britain High School, and continued her passion for higher education at the...

John M. Risley

John M. Risley

Apr 5, 2017

John M. Risley, 82, of Tolland, loving husband of 37 years of Linda (Lathrop) Risley passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. John was born on December 3, 1934 in Willimantic, son of the late Clifford and Evelyn Risley. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving his country in the U.S. Army. Prior to his retirement...

Pauline B. Lautenbach

Pauline B. Lautenbach

Apr 4, 2017

Pauline B. Lautenbach, 89, of Middletown formerly of Manchester, beloved wife of the late William F. Lautenbach passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Middlesex Memorial Hospital. Pauline was born in West Springfield, MA on July 13, 1927 daughter of the late Ernest and Lucille (Gagnun) Bessette. She was a longtime Manchester resident before recently moving to Middletown. Pauline worked...

Helen M. Vogel

Helen M. Vogel

Apr 4, 2017

Helen (McGugan) Vogel, 85, of Vernon, beloved wife of 61 years of Walter P. Vogel Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 while wintering in Florida. She was born on September 16, 1931 in Hartford daughter of the late James and Elsie McGugan. Helen was a longtime member of South United Methodist Church in Manchester. She was an...

William H. 'Bill' Lorne

William H. 'Bill' Lorne

Apr 1, 2017

William H. "Bill" Lorne, 62, of Manchester and Palm Beach Gardens, FL passed away on April 1, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on May 12, 1954 in West Palm Beach, FL. Bill owned and operated his own clothing stores in Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter, FL. He was also a licensed...

Maureen Tomkiel

Maureen Tomkiel

Mar 29, 2017

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Shawn Phillip Lennon

Shawn Phillip Lennon

Mar 29, 2017

Shawn P. Lennon, 35, of Manchester, loving son of Anne Kiriluk Lennon of Manchester died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Shawn was born on August 19, 1981 in Manchester. He attended local schools, was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 2000 and earned his Associate degree in Business Administration from Manchester Community College. During his...

Donald E. Varley

Donald E. Varley

Mar 29, 2017

Donald E. Varley, 88, of Manchester, husband of the late Shirley (Anderson) Varley died peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1928 in Hartford son of the late Harry and Flossie Varley. Don was a proud veteran of the US. Army serving his country in the Korean War. He was employed...

James M. Roach, Jr.

James M. Roach, Jr.

Mar 28, 2017

James M. Roach, Jr, 61, passed away at his home in Dexter, ME on Tuesday, March 28. He was the son of James and Jeannette (Botteron) Roach of Manchester, CT. Jim was born on November 3, 1955 in Opelika, AL and was raised in Vernon, CT. He attended Rockville High School where he lettered in both football and baseball. He...

Brent L. Cunningham

Brent L. Cunningham

Mar 28, 2017

Brent Lee Cunningham, 62 of the Leeds section of Northampton, MA, formerly of Coventry, CT, son of the late Eugene L. and Mona (Longfellow) Cunningham, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Cooley-Dickenson Hospital in Northampton after a long disability and illness. He was born in Ridley Park, PA on October 5, 1954, was raised in Coventry, CT. He lived in...

Walter Cemino

Walter Cemino

Mar 28, 2017

Visitation DetailsSunday, April 2nd, 2017 1:00pm - 6:00pm, Watkins Funeral Home Service DetailsMonday, April 3rd, 2017 11:30am, St. Rose RC Church Interment DetailsEast Cemetery

Jean Hultgren

Jean Hultgren

Mar 26, 2017

Jean Okerfelt Hultgren, 87, of South Windsor, CT, died peacefully early Sunday morning, March 26, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born June 20, 1929 in Quincy, MA one of fraternal twins to George Aron Constantine Okerfelt and Florence Okerfelt (nee Hallstrom). She attended public grade school in Rocky Hill, CT and High School in both Wethersfield and Spokane,...

Charles W. Froh Jr

Charles W. Froh Jr

Mar 24, 2017

Charles W. Froh Jr., 87 of Manchester, husband of the late Charlotte (Worgan) Froh, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at a local convalescent home. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 7, 1929, son of Charles W. and Vera L. Froh, and came to Manchester when he was ten years old. He served in the US Navy from 1946...

Stanley M. Ozimek

Stanley M. Ozimek

Mar 24, 2017

Stanley M. Ozimek, 95, beloved husband of the late Rose M. Ozimek died peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center. He was born on September 21, 1921 in Colchester, one of ten children of the late Joseph and Anna (Rzoszut) Ozimek. Stan was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps serving his country...