In Loving Memory of Justine Vassello August 8, 1963 February 15, 2025 With heavy, grieving hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Justine Vassello, who left this world surrounded by her family. Justine, born in Yonkers NY, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025. She was one of four children born to the late Steven and Mary Grubiak. Justine...
Michael Edward Grabherr, 59, of Thomaston, CT, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness. Michael was known for his adventurous spirit and if you needed anything, Michael would drop everything to help. Whether through his unwavering support and love for family and friends or the countless quiet acts of generosity, Michael...
Thomaston Sean E. Severson, 39, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Sean was born in the 5th G. Army Hospital, Boebligen, W. Germany, on November 8, 1985, son of Herbert and Donna (Chamberlin) Severson. He was raised in Thomaston and graduated from Thomaston High School. Sean proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer,...
High Springs, FL Agnes L. (Nardella) (Vanasse) Dudonis, 69, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was the wife of the late Michael Dudonis. Agnes was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on December 13, 1955, daughter of the late Francis and Lucy (Buonocore) Nardella. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1973 and went on to work...
Beloved Mother and Grandmother Thomaston - Mrs. Janice Ruth Huot, 83, entered into the gates of Heaven on February 4th, 2025, to join her husband Gerard. She was predeceased by her husband and love of her life Gerard Huot. She was born on January 7th, 1942, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Chauncy Wrightman and Helen (Klobedanz) Wrightman. She...
Spring burial for Mrs. Kentana will be Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery, Marine Street, Thomaston. Litchfield Violet L. Kentana, 97, entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was the wife of the late, Robert J. Kentana. Violet was born on September 13, 1927, daughter of Jesse and Margaret (Cipple) Finkle....
Thomaston Mr. Richard L. "Dicky" Embelton, 68, passed away on Sunday, January 26, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the husband of Monique (LaFrancois) Embelton. Dickey was born August 6, 1956, in Presque Isle, Maine, son of the late William T. and Jo Ann (Cahill) Embelton. Raised in Bristol and Thomaston, he attended local schools. Dicky was the...
Thomaston Mrs. Jill M. (Coss) Rosa, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, at her home. She was the widow of Richard D. Rosa. Jill was born June 7, 1939, in Waterbury, daughter of the late William F. Sr and Gertrude (Meredith) Coss. Raised in Waterbury, she attended local schools and as a child she lived in the caretakers...
Thomaston Joan (Ciak) Savage, 86, passed away on January 21, at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Fran "Bunny" Savage. Joan was born October 9, 1938, in Suffield, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Shypinka) Ciak. Raised in Thomaston, she attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School. Joan loved nothing more...
Thomaston Eugene (Gene) W. Ozerhoski was born on Christmas eve, December 24, 1935, in Waterbury. He was the only son of Walter and Helen (Bulbacienski) Ozerhoski. He was the husband of Helen (Willis) Ozerhoski, and they happily celebrated 67 years of marriage. Gene was a lifelong resident of Thomaston, graduated from Thomaston High School, class of 1953 and proudly enlisted...
Thomaston Mrs. Jacklyn (Laser) Fox, 86, passed away on Thursday, January 16, at Wolcott Hall in Torrington. She was the widow of Robert H. Fox. Jacklyn was born June 6, 1938, daughter of the late John and Susan (Sholtis) Laser. Raised in Thomaston, she attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School and the University of New...
Thomaston Mrs. Patricia M. (Ryan) Roman, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, at St. Marys Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the loving wife of Myron Roman who passed away in 2015. Patricia was born October 21, 1938, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Francis and Julia (Maxwell) Ryan. Raised in Plymouth, she attended local schools and was...
Thomaston Leo Roland Lafontaine, 81, passed away due to complications of pneumonia at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Helena R. (Rotella) Lafontaine for 50 years. Leo was born in Waterbury on December 5, 1943, son of the late Roland and Eva (Landry) Lafontaine. Raised in Waterbury, he was a graduate of St....
Thomaston Mrs. Diane L. (Gregory) Pleva, 81, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 8, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the loving wife of David T. Pleva. Diane was born March 4, 1943, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (MacClelland) Gregory. Raised in Terryville, she attended local schools and was a graduate of Terryville High School....
Plymouth Cornel L. Hudak, 66, passed away on Saturday, January 4, at his home surrounded by his family following a prolonged battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kim (Hardy) Hudak. Cornel was born in September 1958, in Bristol, son of the late Mary Eva (Porucznick) Hudak. Raised in Thomaston, he attended local schools and was a graduate of...
Thomaston Donna E. (Hart) Sanford, 81, passed away on Friday, December 20, at Vitas Innovative Hospice at St. Marys Hospital. Donna was born January 30, 1943, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Donald B. and Leah (Chapman) Hart. Raised in Thomaston she attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School. She then went on to the Bristol...
Northfield Mr. Paul B. Ledoux, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, at The Pines of Bristol. He was the husband of the late Lorraine M. (Gelinas) Ledoux. Paul was born July 4, 1932, in Quebec, Canada, son of the late Arger and Alice (Cormier) Ledoux. A devout Catholic, Paul had dedicated five years of his life to the Brotherhood...
Thomaston Bruce A. Jacques, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, after a long illness. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Thomaston and Northfield and leaves behind his loving and adoring wife Karen, who he had shared the last 45 years with. Bruce attended Litchfield schools and the University of Connecticut before entering the United States Coast Guard, where...
Amber Lynn Synott Beloved daughter, sister & aunt Torrington - Amber Lynn Synott was born June 22, 1987, to Gary Synott and Doris Cahill. She was a firecracker from the start and was most content being the center of everyones attention. Having a large and close-knit family suited her high spirted and tenacious nature, that only blossomed as she grew....
Harker Heights, TX - Susan Ann Gagnon, 59, formerly of Thomaston, CT. A Veteran U.S. Army Gulf War. Deceased Monday, December 9th, 2024, at her residence having sadly chosen to depart this life after a recent decline in health. Susan was born Sept. 9th, 1965, in Fort Kent, Maine. The daughter of the late Raymond E. and Rita M. (Duperry)...