Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Anthony J. Wieliczka

Anthony J. Wieliczka

Apr 13, 2024

Anthony J. Wieliczka departed this Life peacefully on April 13, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born on February 10, 1928 to George and Helen Wieliczka. He was the last sibling of four brothers and three sisters who we are sure met him at the gate of Heaven. He also leaves behind three children. Gary Wieliczka and his...

Joan B Tower

Joan B Tower

Apr 11, 2024

Joan Tower, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. She was born on July 21, 1933, in Willimantic, CT, to Howard and Mary Blanchard. Joan's life was marked by her unyielding dedication to her family, a love for the simple pleasures in life, and her enduring kindness. Joan had a...

Vesley D. Bufford

Vesley D. Bufford

Apr 10, 2024

Vesley David "Ves" Bufford of Manchester passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. He was 77 years old. Ves was born in Ukiah, California to James and Mildred (Messix) Bufford. He grew up hiking, bicycling, and camping throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Humboldt County, and other parts of Northern California with family and...

Christine M. Ratti

Christine M. Ratti

Apr 1, 2024

Christine M. Ratti, a lifelong resident of Manchester, CT, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on August 9, 1926, to the late Max J. Schaller and Helen H. (Rockwell) Schaller, Christine's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and quiet strength. Christine met the love of her life, Peter Ratti whom she married...

Daniel Joseph Ridzon

Daniel Joseph Ridzon

Mar 30, 2024

Daniel Joseph Ridzon, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 30, 2024, at the age of 89 in Coventry, CT. Daniel, affectionately known by those close to him as just Pop, was born on August 27, 1934, in Tolland, CT at Hillview Farm, and has been a beacon of warmth and wisdom...

Velta Lauma Holt

Velta Lauma Holt

Mar 26, 2024

Velta Lauma (Knislis) Holt passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, at 85, in Vernon, Connecticut. Velta was born in Riga, Latvia, on October 21, 1938. In 1950, her family migrated to Collinsville, Connecticut, with the help of Collinsville Lutheran Church. Velta is survived by her brother Juris Knislis and his wife, Patricia; her son, Steven Holt; her daughter, Rebecca...

Raymond Joseph Zerio

Raymond Joseph Zerio

Mar 24, 2024

Raymond Joseph Zerio passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 24, 2024, in Manchester, Connecticut. Born on July 23, 1953, in Virginia, Ray's kind-hearted nature and love for life left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Ray was the cherished son of Peter R. Zerio and the late Beverly Zerio. He grew up surrounded by the love...

Maria L. Walton

Maria L. Walton

Mar 23, 2024

Maria L. Walton, a cherished matriarch and beacon of warmth in her community, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on January 24, 1930, in the quaint town of Aguada, Puerto Rico, Maria's journey led her to Manchester, Connecticut, where she would spend her final moments surrounded by the love of her family. Maria,...

Connie W. Shorrock

Connie W. Shorrock

Mar 21, 2024

Connie Wells Shorrock passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, at the age of 74 in Wallingford, Connecticut. Born on May 30, 1949, in Manchester, Connecticut, Connie's warmth and vibrant spirit were a gift to all who knew her. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Connie was a proud alumna of Manchester High School. Her dedication to her community was evident...

Carl Allen Zinsser

Carl Allen Zinsser

Mar 14, 2024

Carl A. Zinsser passed away on March 14, 2024 at his home in Manchester, CT at the age of 86. Carl was a loving husband of 57 years to his late wife, Ellen Zinsser. He is survived by his daughter Sandra Werkhoven and her husband Stephen; Eric Zinsser and his wife Catherine; and Pamala Brophy and her husband Kevin. He...

Barbara Jeanne Pouliot

Barbara Jeanne Pouliot

Mar 8, 2024

Barbara Jeanne Pouliot of Manchester transitioned with love surrounded by her family on March 8, 2024. Barbara is predeceased by her father Gerard Pouliot, her grandparents Germaine and Louis Breton and is survived by her mother Patricia Hight, her husband and partner of 35 years Franklin "Buddy" Davis, her daughters Ellina Soto of Puerto Rico, Denisha (Kendall) Barnes and Stephanie...

Irene R Cyr

Irene R Cyr

Mar 7, 2024

Irene (Recknagel) Cyr passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, in Tolland, CT. Born on May 22, 1943, in Hartford, CT, to her parents, Walter Recknagel and Ruth Virginia Harrison. Irene graduated from Manchester High School in 1961 and had a professional career at Travelers Insurance Company as a Keypunch Operator. She served the Manchester School System and became a...

Edmund Joseph Maillet

Edmund Joseph Maillet

Mar 5, 2024

Edmund J. Maillet, 93, of South Windsor, CT, formerly of Manchester, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on May 30, 1930, he was the son of the late Amedie Maillet and Delia A. (Caissie) Maillet of Canada. He was the beloved husband for 54 years of the late Pauline (Masse)...

Richard Clyde Wabble

Richard Clyde Wabble

Feb 24, 2024

Richard Clyde Wabble, known affectionately by friends and family as Rich, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 24, 2024 at the age of 87 in Bolton, CT. Born on December 23, 1936, in Hartford, CT, Rich's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, kindness, and friendship. Rich was the beloved husband of Donna Mae Wabble,...

Deborah W Smith

Deborah W Smith

Feb 23, 2024

Deborah W. Smith, 78, of Manchester, beloved wife to William B. Smith for 55 years, passed away peacefully at Buckingham Heights, Glastonbury, CT on February 23, 2024. In addition to her husband, Bill, Deb is survived by her three children, Michael A. Smith, Wendy S. Henry and Daniel W. Smith; and six grandchildren, Sarah Henry, Hannah Henry, Nathaniel Henry, Ella...

Florence K Gay

Florence K Gay

Feb 23, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Florence K (Kennedy) Gay. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mary Eunice Spencer

Mary Eunice Spencer

Feb 23, 2024

Mary Spencer, 95 Yrs, Vernon CT, passed away peacefully at home with her Loving husband by her side, February 23, 2024 . The daughter of Ralph & Rebecca Gates. She is survived by her husband Jim. Loving son Jeffrey Bombard Wilton Me. Niece Judith Latour & Family Myrtle Beach SC. She will be leaving a big hole in our hearts!

Deanna Lynn Gifford

Deanna Lynn Gifford

Feb 21, 2024

With much sadness, we share that Deanna Gifford passed away on February 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Although we are sad, we also feel joy because we all had the honor and good fortune of having her in our lives. Deanna was born February 22, 1945, in Hartford and grew up in Manchester and East Hartford, Connecticut. Deanna...

E. Doreen Michl

E. Doreen Michl

Feb 19, 2024

E. Doreen (Estabrooks) Michl Hatched 06/23/1938 Matched 09/02/1958 Dispatched 02/19/2024 Known as Doreen to her friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 19, 2024, in Manchester, Connecticut. Hatched on June 23, 1938, in Utica, New York. Doreen was the daughter of the late George H. Estabrooks and Maude M. Juvet, and she was preceded in death...

Nancy Alice Listro

Nancy Alice Listro

Feb 18, 2024

Nancy Alice Died February 18th, 2024 at 3:29PM officially. Nancy was daughter to and the 3rd child of William & Alice Viens, the widow of Peter Listro Sr. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Lenard Viens, and their three children, her sister Rosemary Viens and her son. Nancy is also survived by her son and...