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Torrington- John F. Thulin, 58, of Torrington, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2023 at home. John was born on December 11, 1964 in Waterbury CT. Predeceased by his father Herbert F Thulin, his mother Joan (Butler)Oris, and stepfather John J Oris.   John was a veteran of the US Air Force.  He enjoyed car racing, fishing, and spending time with his family and many friends.   All who knew John loved him.   He is survived by his children Morgan G. Thulin and Jake F....

    Bantam - Thomas Edwin Gillman passed away surrounded by his loving family at home April 25, 2023. He was born in Thomaston, April 3, 1936, to beloved mother Marion “Peg” Gillman and father Edwin Gillman. While known as Grumpy to many, he was anything but. He was a determined, generous, kind, gentle, and loving man. Also, a man known for having nine lives and used them all. When diagnosed with Parkinson’s he decided he just didn’t have it and went on...

Thomaston/New Hartford– It is with sadness that we announce our mother, Lois Pecco Foy, died on April 24, 2023, after a long full life. She was born on July 18, 1933 to her parents, George and Marjorie Knox of Thomaston, CT, where she grew up, married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Pecco, and raised her family. The majority of her working career was spent at Winchester Electronics, breaking glass ceilings, rising to the position of credit manager.  She and our dad loved...

  Morris – We are sad to announce the passing of Shirley Ann (Fretts) Drew, 88, longtime resident of Thomaston, CT. She passed away on April 18, 2023 at Litchfield Woods surrounded by family. Born on March 20, 1935 in Waterbury, CT she was one of seven children born to the late Mabel and Ary Fretts. She was the widow of Edwin Eugene Drew Senior. She leaves behind her daughter Virginia and husband Anthony Lauretano, who she made her home with this past year. She also leaves her...

Ms. Marcia Ruth Curtiss, 82, of Thomaston, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Hartford Hospital while undergoing surgery to treat a heart condition. The daughter of Percy and Agnes White, Marcia was born on October 14, 1940, and lived a vibrant life full of friends, family, and adventure. A lifelong resident of Thomaston, Marcia went to work for Timex after graduating from Thomaston High School. A lover of flowers, Marcia worked later for White Flower Farm, and continuously at home...

    Warren – Dolores C. (Puller) Hetzko, 95, passed away on Sunday, April 1, at Cook Willow Convalescent Home in Plymouth. She was the widow of Robert J. Hetzko. Dolores was born in Queens, New York on December 4, 1927, daughter of the late James Sydney and Ethel Raevena (VanThaden) Puller. She is survived by her children, Diane Reinhardt and her husband Gary, Laura Griswold and her husband Douglas, Linda Miller and her husband Richard, Roberta Mulhern and her husband...

    Thomaston – Mr. James C. Mendicino, 62, passed away on Friday, March 31, at the Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Leasia (Roth) Mendicino. James was born August 11, 1960 in Waterbury, son of the late John E. and Barbara A. (Sanderson) Mendicino. Raised in Thomaston he attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School, class of 1977. James was a courier at Coyne Textile Services. He loved baseball, football and golf and was an avid Yankees and...

    Plymouth - Lucille Noel (Hart) Wilcox was born in Winsted on January 21, 1936, passed away peacefully at Cook Willow Healthcare Center in Plymouth on March 28, 2023. Lucille was the wife of the late Robert Wilcox who was the love of her life. Lucille was known to many as Mom, Mommy, Mama Lucy, or Lulu to some. Lucille enjoyed riding her lawn mower even if the lawn really didn’t need mowing. She could be seen working in her yard or just sitting on her deck with the...

    Litchfield - On Tuesday, March 21st, Patrick Joseph Ryan, loving husband of Diane Ryan, passed away at home following a short illness. Patrick was born on October 3, 1946 in Dundrum, County Tipperary, Ireland. He emigrated to Connecticut with his parents in 1960. Following graduation from Kennedy High School, Patrick joined the U.S. Air Force serving as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist from 1966-1970. Patrick later joined the Waterbury Police Department, where he was an...

    Terryville – Mrs. Jennie Katherine (Scibek) Boisvert, 50, passed away at her home on Friday evening, March 17. She was the wife of Gerard J. Boisvert. Jennie was born January 22, 1973 in Waterbury, daughter of Stanley V. Scibek of Plymouth and the late Dorothy G. (Burke) Scibek. Raised in Waterbury she attended local schools and was a graduate W.F. Kaynor Technical High School, class of 1991. She was employed as a Process Leader at the Siemon Company in Watertown for...