All Tributes - Thomaston, CT

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...

Shirley Anne Newsome (Savelkoul) November 1, 1930– November 8, 2019 On Friday, November 8, 2019, the world lost a wonderful woman; wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Shirley Anne Newsome (Savelkoul) of Thomaston passed away at home at the age of 89 years. Shirley was born on November 1, 1930, daughter of the late Andrew and Hazel Savelkoul. She grew up in Thomaston and Torrington, graduating from Torrington High School in 1948. Shirley eloped with her husband George in...

Thomaston – Mr. Donald I. Norton, 89, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 5. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Kenney) Norton. Don was born August 2, 1930 in Plymouth, son of the late Irving and Frances (Austin) Norton. Raised in Plymouth he had attended local schools and served honorably In the United States Navy from February 2, 1951 until his honorable discharge on February 8, 1955. Don will be remembered lovingly by his countless friends and for his...

James M. Aniki, 64, passed away on November 5, at home after a very long illness. He was the husband of Diane (Makl) Aniki.   James was born June 27, 1955 in Newport, RI, son of the late Michael and Geraldine Aniki. Jim grew up and was educated in Millis, MA. Jim met his devoted wife, Diane, on Block Island, where they worked for several years before returning to CT. hey moved their family to Thomaston in 1991, where Jim became active in the community. He coached Little League, CYO...

Elizabethton- Cheryl A Knott age 73 passed away at her home on Sunday November 3, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Wayne Knott.   Cheryl was born in Waterbury, CT on December 17, 1945, the daughter of the late Thomas C and Mary E (Erwin) Begley. She was a graduate of Scared Heart High School and received her RN Degree at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Cheryl worked for more than 50 years as a nurse. She was greatly respected by her colleagues and was known for being a passionate...

Thomaston – Doris A. Boucher, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019. Doris was born in Waterbury on January 15, 1929, daughter of Leo and Alma (Perreault) Boucher. Doris played basketball for SNET during her employment as a telephone operator. She was also employed for many years with Uniroyal, Winchester Electronics and retired from Summit Corporation. She enjoyed watching wrestling; loved shopping, especially with coupons; and enjoyed visits to the Golden Arches. Being a...

Waterbury – Mr. William F. “Billy” Bellmay, Jr, 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, at the Waterbury Hospital. Billy was born August 14, 1956 in Torrington, son of the late William F. Bellmay and Mary Anne Bellmay. Raised in Thomaston he attended local schools. As a truck driver for many years, Billy enjoyed getting to see the country. He loved riding his motorcycle, spending time with his family and friends, fishing and his animal companions. But the center of his...

Thomaston – Mrs. Alice (Alexander) Brazee, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, at her home. She was the widow of John J. Brazee. Alice was born April 20, 1930 in Harwinton, daughter of the late Julius and Elizabeth (Zutant) Alexander. Alice retired after over 50 years of service at Whyco Chromium. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid reader, loved to crochet and travel. She is survived by her daughters...

Thomaston – Linda M. Lavway, 61, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was the wife of Ricky L. Lavway for 23 years. Linda was born in Hartford on June 22, 1958 to Louis Barile and the late Joyce (Barrows) Barile. She worked for PM Engineering in Watertown. She enjoyed arts and crafts; and going to Daytona Beach to watch Nascar, and root for her favorite driver, Jimmy Johnson. She also loved her dogs, Abby and Lacey dearly. Including her husband, Ricky, Linda is survived by...