Obituaries

Alexei W. Dembski

Alexei W. Dembski

Oct 8, 2019

BETHANY – Alexei “Al” W. Dembski, 26, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2019. He was the son of Alexander J. and Anne Dlugos Dembski. Al was born in Chelyabinsk, Russia on May 6, 1993. He was adopted, along with his sister, Anna on Christmas Day in 1996. He was known for his sense of humor. Most would say he was...

Patricia Dean

Patricia Dean

Oct 5, 2019

CHESHIRE- After a long battle with respiratory illness, Patricia (Hanlon) Dean died on October 5, 2019, at home in Cheshire, Connecticut. Born November 17, 1939 to Thomas F. Hanlon and Anna (MacDonald) Hanlon of Dedham, MA, she was the beloved mother of James P. Dean, Jr, of Manchester, NH; Philip J. Dean; Sean. P. Dean and his wife Lucy Diaz...

Marylou A. Bristol

Marylou A. Bristol

Oct 4, 2019

Marylou A. Bristol, age 85, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at The Watermark at East Hill in Southbury, Connecticut. She was the wife of the late Franklin B. Bristol, Jr. Marylou was born on July, 26, 1934 in New Jersey, daughter of the late Lowell and Mary (Bolman) Aistrup. She formerly resided in Kennett Square and West Chester,...

Ruth W. Stutzman

Ruth W. Stutzman

Oct 4, 2019

CHESHIRE- Ruth W. Stutzman, 96, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at Elim Park Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was predeceased by her loving husband Ernest T. Stutzman in 1984, after 36 years of marriage. Mrs. Stutzman was born on November 5, 1922 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Kuzma and Mary (Bishko) Woloshinsky. Ruth graduated from Wilby High...

Timothy P. Cousens

Timothy P. Cousens

Oct 1, 2019

WATERBURY- Timothy P. Cousens, age 76, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was the devoted husband of Joselma Barbosa DeMoura Cousens. Tim was born on February 21, 1943 in Waltham, MA, son of the late G. Chauncey and Cynthia (Smith) Cousens. He attended Waltham schools, and served...

Madeline Blanchard

Madeline Blanchard

Oct 1, 2019

Madeline T. Blanchard 1939 - 2019 Waterbury, CT Madeline T. Blanchard, 80, died peacefully at her home on October 1, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Madeline was born on May 25, 1939 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Chester J. and Madeline T. (Bertothy) Karbowicz and had resided in Naugatuck and Waterbury all of her life. She graduated from...

Susan Thoma

Susan Thoma

Sep 29, 2019

Susan J. (Perkins) Thoma 1950 - 2019 Beacon Falls, CT Susan J. (Perkins) Thoma, 68, wife of Henry A. Thoma, died peacefully on September 29, 2019 at her home. Susan was born on October 17, 1950 in Bridgeport, CT daughter of the late Clarence and Alice (Hungerford) Perkins. Susan resided in Stratford for many years before moving to Beacon Falls....

Virginia Smith

Virginia Smith

Sep 28, 2019

Virginia H. Smith 1939 - 2019 Fitchburg, MA Virginia H. Smith, 80, died peacefully on September 28, 2019 at UMass Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster, MA. For the past 20 years Virginia lived in Fitchburg with Stephen Milligan, her loving partner of 37 years. Virginia was born on May 11, 1939 in New Haven, CT daughter of the late Harold...

James Brickett

James Brickett

Sep 28, 2019

James C. Brickett July 8, 1951 - Sept. 28, 2019 Naugatuck, CT James C. Brickett, 68, of Naugatuck, the husband of Dorothy (Connelly) Brickett, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness. James was born the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Zick) Brickett and grew up in Oxford, CT. He retired from Northeast Utilities and he...

Claire Johnson

Claire Johnson

Sep 27, 2019

Claire S. (Saucier) Johnson 1923 - 2019 Waterbury, CT Claire S. (Saucier) Johnson, 96, of Judith Lane, the widow of John William Johnson, Jr., died peacefully on September 27, 2019 in the VITAS Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by loving family. Claire was born on May 30, 1923 in New Brunswick, Canada a daughter of the late...

Nancy Ann Poust

Nancy Ann Poust

Sep 26, 2019

WOLCOTT- Nancy Ann Poust, 70, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 in the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Jay Poust on June 23, 2014. Mrs. Poust was born January 20, 1949 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William and Joan Hoinsky Farrell. Nancy was a graduate...

Douglas Rosen

Douglas Rosen

Sep 26, 2019

WATERBURY – Douglas Rosen, 77, passed away Thursday September 26, 2019 at ST. Mary’s Hospital. Arrangements – A Graveside service took place Sunday September 29, 2019 at 12 noon at Melchizedek Cemetery. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury is assisting with arrangements.

Michele Carrano

Michele Carrano

Sep 26, 2019

NAUGATUCK- Michele Carrano, 64, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her friends and family. She was predeceased by her longtime companion Bayless “Billy” Eperly. Ms. Carrano was born February 1, 1955 in Bridgeport daughter of the late Michael and Isabelle (Beck) Carrano. She was a graduate of Trumbull High School, and studied at Teikyo Post...

Ervin L. Wright

Ervin L. Wright

Sep 25, 2019

Cheshire, CT – Ervin L. Wright passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 25, 2019 at Regency House Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wallingford. He was the husband of the late Carmella (Buono) Wright. He was born July 2, 1928 in Caribou, Maine to the late Charles and Lillian (Sparks) Wright Jr. Ervin served in the United States Navy...

Shirley Foster

Shirley Foster

Sep 24, 2019

CHESHIRE – Shirley Foster, 89, passed away Tuesday September 24, 2019 at Cheshire Regional Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Ebenezer A.T. Foster. Shirley was born March 30, 1930, in Springfield, MA. She was a longtime resident of Cheshire and had worked in various capacities including Telephone Operator, Seamstress as well as Childcare. She enjoyed interior design,...

Eileen M. Havican

Eileen M. Havican

Sep 21, 2019

NAUGATUCK- Eileen M. Havican, age 88, of Naugatuck entered into rest on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Eileen was born on November 17, 1930 in Conesville, NY, daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Myers) Hanley. Eileen worked in the assembly dept. at Bristol Babcock and also as a Nurse’s Aide. She was an untiring mother...

Chris Jeannin

Chris Jeannin

Sep 21, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Chris Jeannin, 51, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her family who meant the world to her. She was the Beloved wife of Rich Jeannin. Chris was born October 16, 1967, in Flushing, NY, the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Dunham) Gerrity. Along with her husband and parents, Chris is survived by her...

Howard  Mitchell Chandler

Howard Mitchell Chandler

Sep 21, 2019

NEW HAVEN- Howard Mitchell Chandler, 55, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Leeway Inc. in New Haven. He was born November 22, 1963 in Miami, FL son of the late Howard Francis and Betty Lou (Brown) Chandler. Mr. Chandler is survived by four sons; Eric and his wife Janelle Chandler, Brian Chandler, Anthony Chandler, and Steven Chandler; his daughter...

Elizabeth (Bryan) Rosenbaum

Elizabeth (Bryan) Rosenbaum

Sep 20, 2019

Elizabeth (Bryan) Rosenbaum, 95, of Cheshire, CT (formerly of Watertown, CT and Dallas, TX) died in her home on Friday, September 20, 2019. She was born in Waterbury, CT on April 25, 1924, the daughter of Wilfred B. Bryan and Faith (Bassett) Bryan. She was the wife of the late H. Gilbert Rosenbaum for 58 years. Elizabeth (aka Betty to...

John Earl Coleman Jr.

John Earl Coleman Jr.

Sep 20, 2019

WATERBURY- John Earl Coleman Jr., 92, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital. He was born in Waterbury on February 21, 1927 son of the late Emma (Blair) and John Earl Coleman Sr. He graduated from Barnard Grammar School, Crosby High School, and attended Fairfield University. John enjoyed growing up in the Town Plot section of Waterbury with...