All Tributes

Thomaston – Mr. Alfred J. Budris passed away on Sunday, December 29. Alfred was born January 28, 1933 in Waterbury, son of the late Alfred I. and Vera (Remeika) Budris. He had served in the United States Army from November 13, 1953 until his honorable discharge on November 12, 1956. He then went on to a sixty seven year career as director of logistics for the United States Army in Okinawa Japan, Torii Station. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Strong and her husband Gedmund of NC;...

 Northfield – Barbara L. Losee, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was the wife of the late Warren E. Losee. Barbara was born on February 15, 1927 in Northfield to Louis and Gladys (Gill) Leigh. During WWII she worked at Seth Thomas in Thomaston. She was a member of The Northfield Women’s Literary Club for 60 years. In addition to her family, Barbara loved animals and baking. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Virginia Chambers; Pamela Rinkus (Tom); and Lauren...

Thomaston – Galen Seidler, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. Galen was born on June 22, 1947 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Frank R. and Margaret V. (Montefalco) Seidler. She worked in the advertisement industry for a number of years before retiring. At Galen's request, funeral services will be held privately. Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High St., Thomaston has been entrusted with arrangements.

  Thomaston – Kyle B. Pelletier, 31, passed away on December 11, after a long battle with addiction. Kyle was born July 12, 1988 in Torrington, son of Susan (Kwiatkoski) Pelletier of Thomaston and Martin C. Pelletier of FL. Raised in Thomaston, Kyle attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School, class of 2006. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served two tours of duty in Iraq. In addition to his parents, Kyle is survived by...

Thomaston – Mary M. Bartlett, 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was the wife of the late Walter Bartlett. Mary was born in Cranston, Rhode Island on June 26, 1936 to the late George Leonard and Isabelle (Simpson) Wolfe. She enjoyed trips to the Thomaston Library, gardening, and baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox. She was cookie chairman of the Girl Scouts and volunteered for Thomaston Wetlands. She was President of M.R. Bart Construction for 35 years with her son,...

Terryville – Mrs. Mary-Jo (Rehnberg) Roberts, 85, formerly of Waterbury, died on Saturday, November 23, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Daniel J. Roberts, II.   Mrs. Roberts was born November 17, 1934 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Regan) Rehnberg. Raised in Waterbury she attended local schools and graduated from Teacher’s College of Connecticut now known as Central Connecticut State University. She was a teacher, homemaker and a...

Thomaston – Mr. Francis Wayne Volovski, 70, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy (Wagner) Volovski. Wayne was born June 17, 1949 in Waterbury, son of the late Francis E. and Eleanor (Waters) Volovski. He had been employed as a tool and die maker for many years and was a life member of the Thomaston Fish and Game Club. In addition to his wife of 50 years, Wayne is survived by two sons, Michael W. Volovski and his wife...

Thomaston – Lena Lapio, 86, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was the wife of the late Raffaelo “Ralph” Lapio, Sr. Lena was born in Thomaston on May 12, 1933, daughter of Joseph and Louise (Cecila) Famigletti. She was a graduate of Thomaston High School, class of 1951. She was an active member of St. Thomas Church, the Thomaston Historical Society, and the Thomaston Senior Center. Lena also loved to spend her time reading books. Lena is survived by her...

Thomaston - Roger Carl Gangloff, aged 87 passed November 9th, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He died peacefully at home under the care of family and friends. He was born in Rockville Connecticut on April 22, 1932. He was the only child of Carl and Elizabeth Sullivan Gangloff. Roger was a Korean War Combat Veteran serving the 35th Infantry Division from 1952 to 1954 in a Heavy Mortar unit. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. He received many medals for his...

Thomaston – Mr. Raymond E. Axelby, 94, passed away on Friday, November 8, at his home. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Lattimer) Axelby and Vera (Hall) Lumpkin Axelby. Raymond was born February 15, 1925 in Plymouth, son of the late Raymond and Minnie Axelby. He was graduate of Terryville High School and went on to serve as a radioman in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean War. After the war he was employed at the Seth Thomas Clock Company as a tool and die maker...