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Thomaston – Diane J. Gomes-Pelkey, 66, of Thomaston, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of Robert Pelkey. Diane was born on January 28, 1956 in Waterbury, daughter of Theresa Gomes-O’Connor and the late Joseph Gomes. Diane worked for prime components until her time of illness as a quality insurance inspector. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed watching the humming birds in her flowers gardens. She also loved fishing,...

Terryville- Carlton E. “Buster” Williams, 88 of Terryville, formerly of Thomaston, passed away on September 8, 2022 with family by his side. He was the loving husband of Linda (Corriveau) Williams for 25 years. Born on January 9, 1934 in Thomaston, son of late Carlton E Sr. and Lillian (Knox) Williams. He served honorably in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Div., earning his Jump Master Wings after completing 52 jumps. He was also an honorary member of the Thomaston Volunteer...

    Thomaston – Mrs. Jane Bryson (Williamson) Wooden, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, at Cook – Willow Health Care in Plymouth. She was the wife of Paul V. Wooden. Jane was born December 15, 1942 in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Cameron) Williamson. Raised in Scotch Plains, NJ she attended local schools and was a graduate of Scotch Plains Fanwood High School, class of 1960. Jane moved to Thomaston in the late 70’s and...

    Thomaston – Mr. Martin E. Albrecht, 78, passed away Tuesday morning, Aguste 23, at his home. He was the husband of Janet Albrecht. Marty was born June 6, 1944 in Wethersfield, son of the late Martin Albrecht and Hele (Alexander) Cipriano. Raised in Thomaston and Plymouth he attend local schools and was a graduate of Wilby High School in Waterbury, class of 1962. He worked for the Town of Thomaston on the road crew for 23 years, retiring as crew leader. He was a former...

    Thomaston – Mrs. Claire H. (Eilertsen) Makl, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening, August 17, at her home. She was the widow of George N. Makl. Claire was born in Stamford on January 25, 1930, daughter of the late George and Veronica (Williams) Eilertsen. Claire attended Stamford schools. Prior to her marriage, she worked as a switchboard operator at C.O. Miller’s Department Store in Stamford. Claire was a busy...

Harwinton – Margaret “Peggy” Kelley of Harwinton, CT, wife of Theodore “Ted” Kelley, died on August 15, 2022 in Ogunquit Beach, Maine. Peggy was born on December 5, 1959 to the late Catherine and Silveo Pecco of Litchfield, CT where she was raised and graduated from LHS in 1977. After trying several different career paths, she met her future husband working together at Haight Vineyard in Litchfield. Married on December 14, 1990, she embarked on her journey of...

    Thomaston – Mrs. Georgina (Ciafrei) Moore, 90, passed away on Sunday, August 14, at Valerie Manor in Torrington. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Z. Moore.     Georgina was born in Trenton, New Jersey on February 1, 1932, daughter of the late Frederico and Teresa (Angelini) Ciafrei. She was employed by Kmart for many years, retiring from Watertown Kmart as a payroll clerk.    Though they lived in many places over the course of...

Thomaston – Luke Benjamin Sanford, 32, of Thomaston, went home unexpectedly to be with the Lord on August 8, 2022. Luke was born on October 20, 1989 in Torrington to Joanne (Innes) Aylott and the late Richard Sanford Jr. Luke was many things; a son, father, brother, grandson, friend, cousin, storyteller, hard worker, and more. He was always a kind and genuine person with a big heart. Most recently Luke started his own company, Northwest Hills Excavation LLC., with his brother which...

Thomaston – Doris M. (Boyle) Carr, 85, of Thomaston, passed away at home on July 23, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Allan Carr. Doris was born on March 14, 1937 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William and Mae (Affauser) Boyle. Doris loved trips to the casino and spending time with family. Doris is survived by several nieces and nephews. Four brothers, Willard, Ralph, Clarence, and Howard Boyle; and three sisters, Florence Therrian, Lorraine Ciriello, and Eleanor Boyle...

Thomaston – Herbert Edward Laplante, 93, of Thomaston, passed away on July 16, 2022 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the loving husband of Rogene Laplante for the past 73 years. Herb was born on August 8, 1928 in Greenfield, MA., son of the late Harold and Faith (Buffum) Laplante. Herb worked at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for 34 years as a Master Mechanic until his retirement. He had a love for gardening and fishing, and he was a long time Communicant of the Covenant Church in...