Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Brooks Michael Bertschinger

Brooks Michael Bertschinger

Mar 27, 2016

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Alberta C. Phillips

Alberta C. Phillips

Mar 24, 2016

Alberta C. (Walters) Phillips, 88, of East Hartford, beloved wife of Donald R. Phillips, died peacefully, Thursday March 24, 2016 at an area convalescent home. Alberta was born March 1, 1928 in Hartford, daughter of the late Harry & Florence (Perham) Walters. She was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene in Manchester and prior to her retirement...

Gary L. Senkbeil

Gary L. Senkbeil

Mar 23, 2016

Gary L. Senkbeil, 62 of Manchester, beloved husband of Pauline (Robertson) Krysiewicz passed away after a brief illness, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Hartford Hospital with his family at his side. Gary was born in Manchester August 3, 1953, the son of Charles and Antoinette (Schiavetti) Senkbeil, both deceased. He was raised in Hebron, graduated from RHAM High School and...

George W. Howard

George W. Howard

Mar 21, 2016

George W. Howard, 95, of Manchester, loving father and devoted husband of almost 65 years to the late Kathryn (Charant) Howard, died peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. George was born on January 24, 1921 in Middlebury, VT, a son of the late Mae Vasseur. George was raised in Burlington, VT, or as he referred...

Sophie M. Massolini

Sophie M. Massolini

Mar 18, 2016

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Nancy C. Johnson

Nancy C. Johnson

Mar 16, 2016

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Newton R. ''Newt'' Emerson

Newton R. ''Newt'' Emerson

Mar 15, 2016

Newton R. "Newt" Emerson, 83 of Manchester, loving husband for sixty years of Marilyn (Miller) Emerson, died Tuesday March 15, 2016 at Hartford Hospital after a sudden illness at home. Newt was born in Hartford on December 23, 1932, son of Albin and Dorothy (Arnold) Emerson. He was raised in East Hartford and Bolton, served stateside with the Army Corps...

Albert J. Esgejian

Albert J. Esgejian

Mar 15, 2016

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Kathryn C. Howard

Kathryn C. Howard

Mar 14, 2016

Kathryn C. Howard, 87, of Manchester, wonderful mother and beloved wife of almost 65 years to George W. Howard, died peacefully on Monday March 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born on February 16, 1929 in Perth Amboy, NJ daughter of the late Francis and Laurence Charant. Kathryn was raised in New York City where she met...

Elva E. Mccann

Elva E. Mccann

Mar 14, 2016

Elva E. McCann, 89, of Manchester a lifelong Manchester resident passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at her home. Elva was born in Hartford, August 2, 1926 daughter of the late Herbert E. and Anna E. (Lindenburg) McCann and sister of the late Earl E. McCann. She attended local schools and was employed for 32 years for the State of...

Marie E Matarazzo

Marie E Matarazzo

Mar 13, 2016

Marie Eileen (Jacques) Matarazzo, 71 of Vernon, loving wife for thirty years of Thomas Matarazzo, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at her home after an extended illness. Eileen was born in Hartford on May 27, 1944, daughter of the late Alfred and Cecile (Berard) Jacques. She was raised in Hartford, resided in Glastonbury for many years, and then spent time...

Sylvia Rood

Sylvia Rood

Mar 13, 2016

Sylvia (Woodhall) Rood, 94, of Manchester, cherished wife of the late William R. Rood, passed peacefully, Sunday March 13, 2016 at Woodlake of Tolland , surrounded by her family. Sylvia was born January 28, 1922 in Springfield, MA. , daughter of the late Frank & Viola (Carpenter) Woodhall. She was a faithful member of South United Methodist Church in Manchester....

William T. Proctor

William T. Proctor

Mar 13, 2016

William T. Proctor, 85, of East Hartford and formerly of Manchester, beloved son of the late George & Margaret (Sargent) Proctor, died Sunday March 13, 2016 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in East Hartford. William was born February 10, 1931 in Manchester, he attended local schools and was a Graduate of Manchester High School. He had worked for Pioneer...

Alice Ferreira

Alice Ferreira

Mar 12, 2016

Alice (Mendes) Ferreira, age 91, of Newburyport, MA, formerly of East Hartford, CT, beloved wife for 55 years of the late Antone L. Ferreira, died on March 12, 2016. Alice was born on August 22, 1924 in Westport, MA daughter of the late Manuel Miranda Mendes and Maria Elias (Nascimento) Mendes. Prior to her retirement in 1989, Alice was employed...

C. Malcolm Lafrancis

C. Malcolm Lafrancis

Mar 8, 2016

C. Malcolm LaFrancis, 89, of Burlington, MA, formerly of Bolton, CT beloved husband of 62 years to Margaret (Finnegan) LaFrancis passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington. Malcolm was born in Hartford, CT February 14, 1927, son of the late Clarence and Cora (Morneau) LaFrancis . He was raised in Bolton residing there, until moving...

Eleanor H. ''Bunnie'' Crawford

Eleanor H. ''Bunnie'' Crawford

Mar 7, 2016

Eleanor (Homans) 'Bunnie' Crawford, 93, longtime resident of Manchester, widow of William R. Crawford, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at a local convalescent home. Bunnie was born in Springfield, MA on February 5, 1923, daughter of William R. & Lillian (Thayer) Homans and was raised in Springfield, MA, graduating from Springfield High. She married her husband of 59...

Michael J 'Benny' Benevento

Michael J 'Benny' Benevento

Mar 7, 2016

Michael J. "Benny" Benevento, 70, of Vernon formerly of Manchester beloved husband of Linda (Sparveri) passed away peacefully Monday, March 7, 2016 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Michael was born in Hartford, October 10, 1945, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Orlando) Benevento. He was raised in Manchester, graduated from Manchester High School Class of 1963 and served in the...

Dorothy R. Gowett

Dorothy R. Gowett

Mar 7, 2016

Dorothy Lucille Gowett, age 89, of Austin, TX died Monday March 7, 2016. She was born July 9, 1926 in Saranac, NY, daughter of the late Matthew and Mildred (Dubrey) Ryan. After graduating from the Champlain Valley Hospital School of Nursing, she worked as an RN at the hospital and for Dr. Singer in Plattsburgh. She married Francis H. Gowett...

Russell W. Olsen

Russell W. Olsen

Mar 6, 2016

Russell W. Olsen, 89, of Manchester, loving husband of 59 years to Justine (Shea) Olsen, died peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Manchester. Russ was born on July 1, 1926 in Warwick, RI son of the late Oscar and Anna (Clauson) Olsen. He was a combat veteran of the US Army serving his country during the Korean War and...

Jeanette M Orfitelli

Jeanette M Orfitelli

Mar 6, 2016

Jeanette M. Orfitelli, 85 of South Windsor formerly of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Harold J. "Babe" Orfitelli passed away Sunday March 6, 2016. Jeanette was born August 6, 1930 in Manchester, daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle (Black) McKeown and resided in Manchester for most of her life before recently moving to South Windsor. She graduated from...