All Tributes

    Thomaston - Vonceil (Bailey) Benge, better known as Vickie, Mom, Gram, Meems and Memaw by those who loved and cherished her, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. As she enjoyed reminding everyone, she was 95 years old. Originally from Turney, Texas, she made her life surrounded by her family in Louisiana, Arizona and Connecticut, where she spent her final years. Sassy, Southern charm coupled with Irish feistiness made for a wicked sense of humor...

    Plymouth - Ralph J. Cappella, 91, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Jan. 18, 2023. Ralph was born January 25, 1931, in Waterbury, the son of the late Ralph and Sarah (Marchiani) Cappella. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Theresa (Ayotte) Cappella. After graduating from Wilby High School and being discharged from the Navy, Ralph worked at WHYCO Chromium for 45 years as a salesman....

    Arcadia, FL – William F. Hayes, Jr., 64, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2023.  Bill was born on November 26, 1958 in Waterbury, son of the late William F. Sr., and Jeanette (Dery) Hayes. William was an extremely talented CNC machinist who owned and operated Bilaze Precision Manufacturing in Watertown for a number of years. He was a dedicated and loving father who always found time to play catch outside and coach his kids teams growing up. He was an avid...

    Thomaston – Mr. Michael P. Guarnieri, Sr, 76, passed away on Friday, December 23, at Johnson Memorial Hospital. Michael was born November 27, 1946 in Bristol, son of the late Joseph and Eva (Greemore) Guarnieri. Raised in Thomaston he was a graduate of Thomaston High School and then went on to the University of Connecticut where he received a degree in mechanical engineering. He is survived by his son, Michael P. Guarnieri of New Britain; his daughter, Elizabeth...

Thomaston – Denis MarcAurele, 76, of Thomaston, passed away on December 15, 2022 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl (LeBlanc) MarcAurele. Denis was born on October 3, 1946 in Granby, Quebec, Canada, son of the late Jean Pierre and Simone (Brodeur) MarcAurele. Denis moved to Hinesburg, VT in 1953. He proudly served in the 25th Infantry in the United States Army from 1966 to 1970. During his tour in the Vietnam Conflict, Denis was the recipient of two Purple Hearts and a...

    Thomaston – David W. “Grinch” Kelly, 74, passed away on Saturday, December 10, of small cell lung cancer. He was the husband of Deborah Kelly for 39 years. He leaves his son David Kelly Jr. and dear friend and daughter, Raquel Solomon. Good friends that stood by his side include, Christine D’Amato, Lori Buchas, Brenda Wilson, Suzanne Diorio and the abundance of prayers from the Father’s and parishioners of Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield. Additional family members...

    Kinston, NC - Mary Lael (Mitchell) Beruk, formerly of Thomaston, beloved wife of Richard Peter Beruk and mother of Ricky, Dana, Cara, Peter, Larisa, Jenny and Jeffrey, peacefully passed away on December 8, 2022. Born on June 21, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, Mary Lael was the eagerly awaited first child of Joseph and Violet Mitchell. Upon graduating from her cherished Good Shepherd Elementary School, the family moved to Thomaston, CT. It was in Thomaston that Mary Lael met Richard,...

Northfield – Melvin Roy Plummer, 85, of Northfield, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. He was the loving husband of Jo Ann (Johnson) Plummer. Melvin was born on May 31, 1937 in Portland, Maine, son of the late Frederick and Marion (Berry) Plummer. Melvin served honorably and proudly in the United States Air Force. Melvin loved his family and his greatest joys were is children and grandchildren. The love for his wife was immense and he...

    Thomaston – John S. Brown, 77, passed away on Monday, November 28, at his home. He was the husband of the late Rita (Johnson) Brown. John was born October 18, 1945 in Waterbury, son of the late Lincoln and Martha (Krasnowski) Brown. Raised in Thomaston he attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School. John is a Vietnam Veteran and served honorably until his discharge in 1967. He leaves his siblings, Lincoln, Christopher, Daniel and Christine. He...

    Thomaston – Mrs. Lucille (Fournier) Miller, 91, passed away peacefully at Sharon Hospital. She was the widow of Alan Miller.   Lucille was born on December 23,1930, in Auburn, Maine, daughter of the late Fernand and Irene Michaud Fournier.  She graduated from New Britain High School, where she met and married her husband, Alan D. Miller.  While raising a growing family, she earned a BS in Education from New Britain Teachers College, a...