Mr Van Lee Simpson
Jul 4, 2017
Thomaston Van Lee Simpson, 79, passed away, Tuesday, July 4, at his home. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Meceli) Simpson. Van was born April 24, 1938 in Lynchburg, TN, son of the late Paul E. and Jessie Mae (Philpot) Simpson. He was raised in Redkey, IN, growing up and working from an early age on the family...
Edward Corbet Higgins
Jun 22, 2017
Wolcott Edward Corbet Higgins, 92, of Wolcott, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret (Vestali) Higgins. Edward was born on September 18, 1924 in Waterbury, son of the late Corbet and Lillian (Gray) Higgins. He graduated from Thomaston High School and was employed at...
Wayne R. Fridrich Sr.
Jun 15, 2017
Terryville Wayne R. Fridrich Sr., 69, of Terryville, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Bristol Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of 22 years to Mrs. Jodee (Telke-Mackiewicz) Fridrich. Wayne was born on April 16, 1948 in Torrington, son of the late John and Violet Fridrich. Wayne was a graduate of Thomaston...
Margareth Meschter
May 27, 2017
Thomaston Mrs. Margareth (Weyermann) Meschter, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 27, at the Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of Johannes Meschter. Margareth was born April 9, 1936 in Switzerland, daughter of the late Andreas and Frieda (Boller) Weyermann. In 1959 she emigrated to the United States and settled in Bristol, she married her husband in 1960. They moved...
Marjorie Anderson
May 23, 2017
Thomaston Mrs. Marjorie (Moriarty) Anderson, 92, died Tuesday, May 23, at Watertown Convalarium. She was the widow of Robert Anderson. Marjorie was born March 3, 1925 in Danbury, daughter of the late Lloyd and Clara (Bliss) Moriarty. She had as a nurse at the Waterbury Hospital for twenty seven years. Marjorie leaves several nieces and nephews. In addition to her...
Cora Lumbard
May 20, 2017
Thomaston Cora Jean Ann (Cahill) Lumbard, 70, of Thomaston, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was the widow of Mr. Donald Lumbard. Cora was born on October 4, 1946 in Presque Isle, Maine, daughter of the late Stephen and Irene (Marquis) Cahill. Cora loved arts and crafts, and crocheting....
David F. Angell Iii
May 20, 2017
Northfield Mr. David "Dave" Franklin Angell, III, 63, of Northfield, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Sue (Petke) Angell. Dave was born on December 13, 1953 in Waterbury, son of David F. Angell Jr., and Elizabeth (Antonio) Angell. Dave graduated from W.F. Kaynor Technical High School...
Jill Kennedy
May 14, 2017
Thomaston Jill (McMahon) Kennedy, 63, of Thomaston, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Mr. Allan Kennedy. Jill was born on September 3, 1953 in Waterbury, daughter of John and Ruth (Peck) McMahon. Jill was an avid gardener and loved the time she was able to spend...
Lindsay Marie Woina
May 11, 2017
Torrington Lindsay M. Woina, 38, of Torrington, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Lindsay was born on December 22, 1978 in Torrington, daughter of Alan L. Woina and the late Patricia E. (Swenden) Woina. Besides her father Alan, Lindsay is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial Mass will be held on Friday,...
William N. Smith
May 8, 2017
Terryville - William H. Smith, 84, was born on January 30th 1933 in Chattanooga TN., the son of the late Ethel and William H. Smith. From his family of origin he is survived by his sister Brenda; and niece Kimberly. He graduated from Murray State University and The Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary with Bachelor's Degrees and later graduated from...
Paul E. Austin
May 7, 2017
Thomaston Mr. Paul E. Austin, 90, formerly of Oakville, died Sunday morning, May 7, at Autumn Lake of Cromwell. He was the husband of the late Flora (Ruby) Austin. Paul was born February 4, 1927 in Waterbury. Raised in Oakville he had attended local schools and had been employed at Seymour Smith and Sons for over thirty five years, retiring...
Lindsey J. Levesque
May 6, 2017
Torrington - Lindsey J. Levesque, 37, formerly of Thomaston, died on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 in Torrington. . Lindsey was born March 7, 1980 in Waterbury, CT and was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Thomaston High School, where she was valedictorian, and attended Bard College. Lindsey spent summers in Cape Cod with her family, where she...
Mrs Jayne M. Oakes
May 5, 2017
Woodbury Mrs. Jayne M. (Knightly) Oakes, 60, passed away on Friday evening, May 5, at her home. She was the wife of David R. Oakes. Jayne was born June 6, 1956 in Waterbury, daughter of Marjorie Knightly of Bristol and the late Paul Knightly. Raised in Thomaston she had attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School...
Mr Russell E Chapman Jr
May 2, 2017
Morris- Russell "Russ" E. Chapman, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline (Lavigne) Chapman. Russell was born on March 24, 1926, in Hingham, MA, and was a direct descendant of Peregrine White, a child who was born on the Mayflower. He was a WWII veteran, serving on the USS...
Mr Francis R. Gerdauskas
Apr 18, 2017
Thomaston Francis R. Gerdauskas, 60, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday morning, April 18. He was the husband of Geraldine (Maslak) Gerdauskas. Francis was born June 20, 1956 in Waterbury, son of the late Walter and Eileen M. (Willefsky) Gerdauskas, where he grew up and attended school. He moved to Thomaston in 1982. He...
Betty Jane Perkins
Apr 14, 2017
Terryville Mrs. Betty Jane Perkins, 88, formerly of Thomaston, passed away on Friday morning, April 14, at the Pines in Bristol. She was the widow of Albert E. Perkins, Sr. Betty Jane was born January 20, 1929 in Oakland, Maine. She was a devoted Jehovahs Witness, enjoyed reading, flowers, cooking and baking. She will be remembered as a devoted mother...
Francis Benjamin Dorazio
Apr 12, 2017
Thomaston - Mr. Francis Benjamin Dorazio, 81, of Thomaston, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. He was predeceased by his first wife, Virginia (Smith) Dorazio; and his second wife, Ann Guarnieri. Frank was born on February 27, 1936 in Plainville, CT. Son of the late Ermento and Irma (Cromach) Dorazio. Francis was a talented organist and...
Martha Nadeau
Apr 7, 2017
Thomaston Mrs. Martha Stacia (Bartosiewicz) Nadeau, 96, of Thomaston, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Regal Care of Torrington. She was the widow of Mr. Walter Nadeau. Martha was born on February 15, 1921 in Thomaston. Martha worked as an Inspector at the Dorsett Rex Company for over 30 years retiring in 1974. She was a longtime communicant...
Wanda M. Wolf
Mar 26, 2017
Thomaston Mrs. Wanda M. (Kavesky) Wolf, 92, passed away on Sunday evening, March 26, at Brandywine in Litchfield. She was the widow of Ralph Wolf. Wanda was born April 12, 1924 in Winsted, daughter of the late Edmund and Henrietta Kavesky. Raised in Winsted she was a graduate of Gilbert High School class of 1941. Prior to her retirement she...
Mamie Watley
Mar 23, 2017
Thomaston Mrs. Mamie W. (Cheek) Watley, 87, of Thomaston, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was the widow of Mr. William Watley. Mamie was born in Wauchula, FL., on January 25, 1930, raised by her late mother, Mary Louise (Evors) Simpson, and her step father Joseph N. Simpson. She moved to Thomaston...