Sep 9, 2025

A. Patricia Harlow (nee Dubeau)

Patricia Harlow passed away on September 9, 2025 at 101 years old. She was born on August 21, 1924 to Joseph and Annie Dubeau in Derry, New Hampshire. She had a challenging upbringing growing up during the Great Depression and attending college during World War II. She contributed to the war effort...

Sep 9, 2025

John, (Jay) Knowlton died Sept. 9th at home surrounded by family. After a long battle with cancer his big heart just gave out. He leaves his wife Joyce and 2 sons, Josh and Dan, whom he loved fiercely. His grandkids, Elodie, Coralie, Pierce and Carter meant the world to him. As sick as he was, he spent his last...

Sep 6, 2025

Robert W. Peterson III, 64, of Northfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 6th, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 2, 1961, to Robert and Annette Peterson of Norwalk, CT.

Known affectionately as "Robbie" to his family and friends and "Papa" to his grandsons, Rob was an avid golfer, a champion...

Aug 30, 2025

Allie Warner Bassett, 90, (widow of Roger Bassett, Larry Stanchfield, and Robert Kucheravy), passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2025. She was born on August 29, 1935 in Thomaston to the late Lewis and Charlotte (Salmon) Warner.

Allie graduated from Thomaston High School in 1953, where she lettered in varsity basketball, making the All Berkshire...

Aug 28, 2025

Middlebury – Lynn Jana (Cyr) Griffen, 73, passed away of natural causes, peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Griffen, who predeceased her in 2013.

Born in Waterbury on October 6, 1951, Lynn's love was the steady light that guided her family—especially her grandchildren—with warmth, compassion,...

Aug 26, 2025

Carol Lee Wittkofske age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at her home in Thomaston, Ct. She was the beloved wife of the late Roy Wittkofske. Born in Milford, Ct. on September 28, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Gaston Lucien Briere and Mary Virginia (Adams) Briere.

Carol graduated from the Bridgeport Hospital...

Aug 22, 2025

Plymouth – Biru Lin Xu, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Xian Lai Xu.

Born on August 29, 1938, in Huilai, China, Biru was the daughter of the late Shi Lin and Qi Xiang Tong. Her life was marked by strength, resilience,...

Aug 19, 2025

Thomaston – Stephen D. Knox, 47, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Steve was born in New Britain, Connecticut on September 1, 1977, son of the late Bartholomew J. Knox, II and Debra Ann (Brown) Knox. He was a proud member of Ironworkers Local 424 and the Waterbury Fishing Club. Whether casting a line at sunrise...

Aug 18, 2025

Thomaston – William "Billy" Budris, 68, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Anderson) Budris.

William was born in Thomaston on June 11, 1957, son of the late William C. Budris Sr. and Shirley Rae (Brown) Budris.

He took great pride in his work as a Steamfitter for...

Aug 17, 2025

Richard J. Siemiatkoski

Lovingly known as "Poppy" to his 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren

Thomaston – Richard J. Siemiatkoski, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Married for 65 years to the love of his life, Gail (Sanford) Siemiatkoski, whom he met on his bakery delivery route. It was love at first sight and...

Aug 7, 2025

Lynda Jane Mitchell

1946-2025

The perfect soul of Lynda Jane Mitchell departed this earth on Thursday August 7th at her home surrounded by loved ones, including her immediate family as well as her wonderful caregiver, Christine Pacifico of Thomaston. She was 79 years old.

Born in Clendenon, West Virginia in 1946 to Anne...

Aug 5, 2025

Thomaston – Debbie (Barber) Embelton, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was the wife of Grafton Embelton.

Debbie was born in Bristol on November 4, 1959, daughter of the late Sheldon and Helen (Merrill) Barber. She enjoyed playing cribbage, set back, going to fairs with family and trips to the casino to play bingo....

Jul 31, 2025

Devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother

Joan C. Francis, 89, of Thomaston died Thursday, July 31, 2025 at The Cottages at Litchfield Hills Memory Care facility in Torrington. She was the widow of Richard F. Francis.

Mrs. Francis was born July 1,1936 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Jeremiah & Mary Sullivan. She is also...

Jul 24, 2025

New Haven - Charlotte Mardis (Waldron), 89, passed away on Thurs 24 July 25. Charlotte was born in Harwington, CT on 7 Feb 36, daughter of the late Claude and Elizabeth Waldron. Charlotte leaves behind four children: Sadie Pierce, Sylvester, David, and Kennedy Waldren; grandchildren, Jessica Kennedy, Ashley, Kisha, Louise, and Leonard III; great, and great great grandchildren, among...

Jul 19, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather

Bristol, formerly of Thomaston – James "Jimmy" M. Whalen, 75, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Luann (Gallo) Whalen, for 53 years.

James was born in Torrington on June 20, 1950, son of the late Melvin and Ellen (Monroe)...

Jun 28, 2025

Blanche Lois (Tillson) Kwiatkoski, 89, passed away on June 28, 2025. She was born February 23, 1936 to Walter and Blanche Nearing (Gill) Tillson in Northfield, CT. Blanche, known as "Lois" to friends and family, lived in Northfield and the surrounding towns of Litchfield and Thomaston her whole life. She graduated from Litchfield High School with aspirations of becoming...

Jun 21, 2025

Laurence Decker Sr, age 83, of Thomaston CT passed away peacefully on Saturday June 21st, surrounded by the love of his family, reunited with his beloved wife, Carol, who predeceased him in 2001.

Born on June 5, 1942 in Torrington, CT, he was the son of the late Raymond Decker and Theresa (Marinkas)...

Jun 10, 2025

Thomaston – Jeffrey R. Smith, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was the loving husband of Kim McNellis.

Jeff was born in Torrington, Connecticut on April 27, 1953, to Floyd and Cleo (Allen) Smith. Jeff worked for 32 years for Dymax Corporation in Torrington. Above all, he was a family man who loved his...

Jun 3, 2025

Thomaston – Rodolphe A. Theriault, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Rodolphe was born in New Brunswick, Canada on April 2, 1944, son of the late Pierre and Ernestine (Godbout) Theriault. Rodolphe honorably served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a carpenter for many years and was an avid landscaper. He enjoyed his backyard...

May 14, 2025

Helena (Ravinski) DiPesa Thomaston Helena (Ravinski) DiPesa, age 88, born 8/12/1936 in Sommerville, MA, wife of John DiPesa, passed away peacefully at Valerie Manor on May 14, 2025 after a long illness. Helena was predeceased in death by her parents William and Eleanor (Letasz) Ravinski, her brother Joseph Ravinski, and sister (and best friend) Marion Stagliola. Helena loved to do...