Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Laura L. Fish

Laura L. Fish

Nov 13, 2015

Laura L. (Mathiason) Fish, 96, of Manchester beloved wife of the late Elliott E. Fish, passed away at her home Friday, November 13, 2015 with her family at her side. Laura was born in Manchester May 8, 1919, daughter of the late Oscar and Martha (Wagner) Mathiason and was a lifelong resident. Laura is survived by her loving family, three...

Robert J. Madden

Robert J. Madden

Nov 10, 2015

Robert J. Madden, 93, lifelong resident of Manchester and husband of the late Pauline (Belanger) Madden, died Tuesday November 10, 2015 at a local convalescent home. Bob was born in Hartford on November 30, 1921, son of the late Maurice J. and Anna (Wartley) Madden. He graduated from Manchester High School and served in the Army Air Force during World...

Lauren Prokipchak

Lauren Prokipchak

Nov 8, 2015

Lauren Prokipchak, 34, of Manchester, entered into eternal life Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of Maureen and Marty Prokipchak of Manchester. She was born in Humble, TX on April 22, 1981 and was raised in Connecticut, moving to Manchester in 1999. She was a graduate of Somers High School; Creative Hair Design...

Murray O. Wheeler

Murray O. Wheeler

Nov 7, 2015

Murray O. Wheeler of Tolland went home to his Heavenly Father and his beloved wife Jean on November 7, 2015 at the age of 92. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his family and many, many friends. He was the son and only child of C. Kenneth and Annie J. Wheeler and was born in 1923...

Justus Benjamin Joy

Justus Benjamin Joy

Nov 7, 2015

Justus Joy, 18 of Manchester, passed away suddenly and tragically Saturday November 7th 2015. Justus was born on January 3rd, 1997 in Manchester, CT. He was a valued member of the MHS Class of 2016 class board. As Class Treasurer, he worked to earn money for the class through various fundraising events, including the very popular Murder Mystery. He participated...

Jean B. Harris

Jean B. Harris

Nov 6, 2015

Jean (Burke) Harris, 86, of Bolton, beloved wife of John M. Harris, died peacefully, Friday November 6, 2015 with her family at her side. Jean was born August 8, 1929 in Woburn, MA. daughter of the late John & Helen (Ruhan) Burke, she attended local schools, was a 1947 Graduate of Winchester High School in Winchester, MA. and had been...

Kimberly Ann Pullo

Kimberly Ann Pullo

Nov 5, 2015

Kimberly Ann Pullo, 57, of Manchester, mother of Jamie Lee Pullo of Vernon, died unexpectedly, Thursday Nov. 5, 2015 at her home. She was born Nov. 29, 1958 in Somerville, MA., daughter of the late Albert A. Pullo Jr. and Kay Mina Weeden. Kimberly Ann had worked for many years as an Aide and Caregiver with the State of Connecticut...

James R. Todd

James R. Todd

Nov 1, 2015

James Richards Todd ("Jim Todd") of Somers, CT, devoted husband of Jo Ann Spruell Todd, died peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2015, after living a life full of hard work and service to others. Born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on June 16, 1937, he was the oldest of five sons born to AJ and Polly Todd. After moving to Connecticut, Jim...

Sybella R. Fuller

Sybella R. Fuller

Oct 31, 2015

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Beverly J. Forand

Beverly J. Forand

Oct 30, 2015

Beverly J. (Schofield) Forand, 82, of Hebron, beloved wife of 66 years to Oscar J. Forand passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 15, 1933 in Hartford, daughter of the late Wilfred and Mary (Milton) Schofield. Beverly had been a resident of Hebron for over 55 years. She was a gifted...

William M. Sokoloski

William M. Sokoloski

Oct 29, 2015

William M. Sokoloski, 57 of Manchester, died Thursday October 29, 2015 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Bill was born in Hartford on December 21, 1957, son of the late Michael and Gladys (Hughes) Sokoloski. He was a lifelong Manchester resident and attended local schools. He is survived by five siblings, Cindy Sokoloski of Manchester, Joseph Sokoloski of Newington, Laurie Scalier of...

Margaret A. Mayer

Margaret A. Mayer

Oct 29, 2015

Margaret A. (Piercy) Mayer, 83, of Vernon and formerly of Manchester, otherwise known as 'Peggy' or 'Granny' passed away peacefully on October 29th. Peggy was the mother of four children, Steve Mayer and his wife Cookie of Birmingham, AL, Tom Mayer of Vernon, Sue Thomas and her husband Adron of Windsor and was predeceased by John Mayer. Peggy was also...

Louise B. Saucier

Louise B. Saucier

Oct 23, 2015

Louise (Bunce) Saucier, 84, of Manchester, wife of the late Roger Saucier, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at Manchester Manor. A lifelong resident of Manchester, she was born there July 9, 1931, to the late Louie and Ruth Bunce. She was predeceased by brothers Wesley and Charles Bunce and her sister, Barbara Joyner. Louise is survived by her...

Ida Ethel Briggs

Ida Ethel Briggs

Oct 23, 2015

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Barbara A Sukosky

Barbara A Sukosky

Oct 21, 2015

Barbara A. (Yost) Sukosky, 87, of East Hartford, wife of the late William H. Sukosky, died peacefully Wednesday, October 21, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hartford on December 1, 1927, the daughter of the late Merrick and Ruth (Goddard) Yost, Barbara was raised in the Hartford area, and had been a resident of East Hartford for most...

Shirley A. Preneta

Shirley A. Preneta

Oct 19, 2015

Shirley A. Preneta, 66, of Manchester, loving sister, aunt and friend died on Monday, October 19, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born April 2, 1949 in Manchester daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Radzavich) Preneta. Shirley was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and had been a lifelong resident. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed...

Marie E. Rivers

Marie E. Rivers

Oct 16, 2015

Marie E. (Campanello) Rivers, 88, of Manchester, beloved mother, grandmother great-grandmother and great-great grandmother peacefully passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Fox Hill Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born on March 6, 1927 in Hartford, daughter of the late John and Vinnie (D'Arola) Campanello. She was a Communicant of St. Bridget Church in Manchester and a member of the...

William A. Crossley

William A. Crossley

Oct 14, 2015

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Timothy A. Sander

Timothy A. Sander

Oct 14, 2015

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Lynda J. Wilcox

Lynda J. Wilcox

Oct 11, 2015

Lynda J. (Blair) Wilcox, of East Hampton, March 16,1961- October 11, 2015 It is with heavy hearts and much sadness we announce the passing of Lynda. She was predeceased by her parents Henry J. Blair and Alma (Scott) Bluis. She was also predeceased by long-time companion and love Walter Godfrey with whom she shared her home in East Hampton. Described...