Anthony (Tony) Romans earliest years took place during the Great Depression. He was born in Torrington, CT in 1920, the youngest of four siblings. When he talked about his childhood, he told his family that his father, Karl, labored at the Torrington Brass Mill and his Mother, Tafelia, took in boarders to support the family. At an early age, he...
Thomaston - Keith E. Williams, 66, passed away Monday February 25, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Donna (Loyer) Williams, to whom he was married for 43 years. Their marriage was rooted in friendship and love. They were an amazing team who loved to explore and travel the world together, even if that was in their...
Plymouth Mrs. Laurie B. (Welch) Wenzloff, 50, passed away on Friday, February 22. She was the wife if Daniel L. Wenzloff. Laurie was born June 4, 1968 in Bristol, daughter of Brian and Sandra (Terry) Welch. All services are private.
Morris Mrs. Diane V. Zwick, 65, a living angel of our times and dear friend too many, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 20, in Torrington. She was the wife of Robert Zwick. Diane was born October 28, 1953 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Ricard and Jacqueline (Theil) VanBuren. Diane was raised in Thomaston, where she attended local schools...
Thomaston Mr. David N. Martone, 60, passed away on Thursday, February 14, at his home. David was born February 7, 1959 in Waterbury, son of the late Michael E. and Frances M. (Dunn) Martone, Sr. A lifelong resident of Thomaston, David attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School, class of 1977. Dave was a licensed electrician...
Northfield Mrs. Lorraine M. (Gelinas) Ledoux, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 12, at Masonicare in Wallingford. She was the wife of Paul B. Ledoux. Mrs. Ledoux was born March 20, 1935 in South Norwalk. She retired from the Homet Co. in Winsted and loved going on long rides and traveling with Paul to Pennsylvania, Maine and Canada....
Thomaston Andrew F. Desrochers, 95, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully at his daughter and son-in-law, Therese and Stephen Alexsons farm on Sunday morning, Feb. 10. Andy was born to the late Clara and Ernest Desrochers. His proudest accomplishment was the family he built with his wife of 73 years, Mildred, which included 12 children; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one...
Thomaston Barbara Lea (Wolinski) LaFreniere, 74, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019 after battling a long illness. She was the beloved wife of 44 years to Mr. Gilles LaFreniere. Barbara was born on July 8, 1944 in Waterbury, daughter of the late F. M. Wolinski and Calista Wolinski. Barbara was a graduate of St. Francis Nursing...
Terryville Kazimir Paul Skrzypiec, 89, passed away on February 1, 2019. He was the husband of Catherine Helena (Hunyadi) Skrzypiec. Paul was born in Torrington on March 4, 1929 to Adam and Eva Skrzypiec. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at Plume Atwood as a millwright, and was on the Thomaston...
Thomaston Mr. Lawrence F. Duffany, Sr, 79, passed away on Sunday evening, January 27, at his home. He was the husband of Marilyn (Tash) Duffany. Larry was born March 22, 1939 in Torrington, son of the late Lawrence F. and Ruth (Maine) Duffany. Raised in Thomaston, he had attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School, class...
Thomaston Mrs. Jeannine C. (Cote) Royer, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, at Valerie Manor in Torrington after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was the widow of Ernest N. Royer. Mrs. Royer was born August 1, 1932 in Beaumont, Quebec, Canada, daughter of the late Louis Emile and Marie Reine (Fortin) Cote. Jean was known by everyone as...
Thomaston Mrs. Olive J. (Smalley) Duffy, 90, passed away on Thursday evening, January 10, at the Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Lester C. Duffy, Sr. Olive was born June 24, 1928 in Bantam, daughter of the late George and Caroline (Katon) Smalley. She will be remembered for her love of gardening and bingo; she was involved for many...
Thomaston Robert R. Rockhill, Sr., 84, passed away on December 30, 2018. He was the husband of Edith (Scatena) Rockhill of 64 years. Robert was born in Waterbury on December 25, 1934 to the late Lawrence and Martha (Fleck) Rockhill. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as an eyelet tool and die maker retiring from...
Thomaston Virginia Meehan, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She was the wife of the late Vincent Meehan. Virginia was born in Pawtucket, RI, daughter of Frank and Grace (McKenna) Farrell. She was a CNA at Watertown Convalarium for over 35 years. Virginia is survived by her sons, Dennis Duffany, and his wife, Michelle; and Daniel Duffany; her...
Thomaston Robert W. Magdziarz, 85, of Thomaston, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Rose Haven in Litchfield. Robert, a lifelong resident of Thomaston was born on July 14, 1933. He was a graduate of Thomaston High School and served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Robert was very involved and interested in Thomaston History...
Thomaston Sadie E. (Newton) Scheppard, 97, of Thomaston, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Litchfield Woods in Torrington. She was the loving wife of the late Stuart Scheppard for fifty-four years. Sadie was born on July 8, 1921 in Maribel, NC, daughter of the late James and Sadie (Lincoln) Newton. Sadie was a graduate of Stonewall High School in...
Thomaston Paul F. Szymanski, 74, of Thomaston, passed away December 4, 2018 while walking in the woods with his dog Patty by his side. He was the loving husband of Judy (Ames) Szymanski. Paul was born on November 17, 1944 in Waterbury, son of the late Dr. Frank J. and Helen (Jascorowski) Szymanski. Paul worked for the Connecticut Department of...
Thomaston Mrs. Lucille A. (Rossi) Houseknecht, 87, passed away on Thursday, November 29, at her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was the widow of Raymond V. Houseknecht. Lucille was born September 11, 1931 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Nicholas and Concetta (Ditillo) Rossi. Raised in Waterbury she was a graduate of Saints Peter and Paul Grammar...
Baltic Mr. Paul S. Iovine, 57, of Baltic, passed away on November 27, 2018 at this home. Paul was born on February 2, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Anthony J. Iovine, Sr., and Elaine (Mactutis) Iovine of Torrington. Paul enjoyed the casino, music, and traveling. He also loved spending time with his family. Paul was an avid...
Ellington Mr. William (Bill) Douglas Hoyt, 61, of Ellington, left us unexpectedly on November 21, 2018. Bill was born on April 6, 1957 in Waterbury, son of Janet (MacLean) Hoyt and the late Bernard C. Hoyt. Growing up in Thomaston, Bill was a graduate of Thomaston High School, Class of 1975. He went on to earn his BS in Electrical...