Obituaries
Barbara Ann Wentworth
Nov 16, 2017
Barbara (Jeremiah) Wentworth, 74 of Cheshire went home peacefully Wednesday, November 16, 2017 after a short illness. She was much beloved by friends and family. Barbara was born October 29, 1943, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The child of the late Francis and Jeanette (Nadreau) Wentworth. Barbara graduated from Maria Assumpta Academy in Petersham, MA in 1961 and went on to earn...
Joseph Vitello
Nov 16, 2017
CHESHIRE - Joseph Vitello, 83, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Meadow Mills in Hamden. He was the husband of the late Mary P. (Ruggiero) Vitello who passed away in 2002. Mr. Vitello was born June 21, 1934 in Hamden, the son of the late John and Angelina (Barra) Vitello. He was a longtime resident of Cheshire where he...
Elimichelle Rivera
Nov 16, 2017
WATERBURY- Elimichelle Rivera, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at her residence. She was the longtime companion of William Sanchez Sr. She was born December 16, 1986 in Waterbury daughter of Ismael Valentin and Elizabeth Lugo. Elimichelle was a graduate of Kennedy High School, Class of 2005. She was a CNA in private home care at the...
Leonard H. Welin
Nov 15, 2017
WALLINGFORD- Leonard Helge Welin, 91, passed away, November 15, 2017 at Skyview Health Center in Wallingford. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Lou Welin in 2013 after 55 years of marriage. Mr. Welin was born April 6, 1926 in Schenectady, NY son of the late John Helge and Maude (Jaques) Welin. Leonard was a veteran of the United States...
Mark E. McClenning
Nov 14, 2017
NEW HAVEN - Mark E. McClenning, 77, passed away at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Veteran of the United States Navy, Mark McClenning was born September 28, 1940, in New Haven, a son of the late Robert and Gertrude (Marinof) McClenning. He was a retired furniture salesman for Wayside Furniture. Mr. McClenning is survived by his brother,...
Patricia Owens
Nov 13, 2017
NAUGATUCK – Patricia Owens, 87, wife of the late James Joseph Owens, Jr. passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital with family by her side. Patricia was born in Fort Riley, Kansas, on Sept. 1, 1930, the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth (Morgan) Alexander. Patricia grew up in Charleston, S.C. and moved to Naugatuck...
Donald O. Cilley
Nov 13, 2017
CHESHIRE – Major Donald O. Cilley, US Army (Ret), 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 13, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Paula (Gould) Cilley. MAJ Cilley was born June 8, 1943 in Holden, MA, a son of the late H. Norman and Florence (Perham) Cilley. He was a helicopter pilot...
Mary Jordan
Nov 10, 2017
AVON - Mary Florence (White) Jordan, 90, formerly of Naugatuck and the wife of the late Arden Jordan, passed away peacefully Friday, November 10, 2017 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Jordan was born on May 28, 1927 in Houlton, Maine, a daughter of the late Emery and Ella (Houlton) White and had lived in Naugatuck since...
Shirley Dubay Bobok
Nov 10, 2017
CHESHIRE - Shirley Dubay Bobok, 89, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Cheshire House Nursing and Rehab Center in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Robert Bobok who passed away in 1988. Mrs. Bobok was born March 21, 1928 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late William J. and Katherine (Michaud) Dubay. She was a longtime Cheshire...
Linda R. Burns
Nov 8, 2017
Middletown - Linda R. Burns, 65, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehab in Middletown. Linda was born April 13, 1952 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late George E. and Shirley (McGuire) Burns. She was a long time Waterbury resident where she graduated from Crosby High School. She furthered her education at...
Earl R. Stowe
Nov 7, 2017
CHESHIRE - Earl R. Stowe, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Gladys (Webster) Stowe. Mr. Stowe was born December 18, 1934 in West Hartford, the son of the late Walter and Mary (Lisko) Stowe. He was a retired manager of Waldbaum’s Supermarkets. Besides his...
Frances Branco
Nov 6, 2017
Naugatuck- Frances V. Branco, 81, wife of the late Joao O. Branco, Sr., passed away on Monday, November 06, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Frances was born on May 21, 1936 in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Amador) Vieira. Frances lived in Naugatuck her entire life and graduated from...
Betty Gillette
Nov 5, 2017
Naugatuck-Betty Jane (Jones) Gillette, wife of the late Sherwin “Cy” Gillette, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017 after spending her last days enjoying the company of family. Betty was born on March 9, 1935 in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late Mark and Adeline (Beach) Jones. Betty was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck and was an avid gardener....
Julie A. Recchia
Nov 5, 2017
WATERTOWN- Julie A. Recchia 68, of Watertown, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital. Julie was born on September 11,1949 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Bronisalus and Marian Souris. She married the love of her life, Salvatore Recchia "Sal" on May 21, 1980. The couple settled in Watertown in the early 1970's, where they...
Edward J. 'Ed' Gargonia
Nov 4, 2017
Edward J. Gargonia, age 63, of Waterbury, and formerly of Middlebury, entered into rest on Saturday, November 4, 2017at RegalCare at Waterbury after a long illness. He was born on March 14, 1954 in Waterbury, son of the late Edward J. Gargonia, Sr. and Ida (Pavone) Horn. Ed owned and operated Ed’s Painting and Restoration in Waterbury. He enjoyed camping...
Gordon S. Freeman
Nov 1, 2017
CHESHIRE- Gordon S. Freeman, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley S. Freeman. Mr. Freeman was born June 14, 1926 in New Gloucester, ME, son of the late William and Hazel (Simonton) Freeman. Gordon was a veteran, proudly serving in the United States Air Force. He was an Instructor...
Allene Allen
Oct 30, 2017
Naugatuck, CT Allene S. (Schildgen) Allen, 96, the widow of George L. Allen, Sr., died peacefully on October 30, 2017. Allene was born on August 7, 1921 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Buckmiller) Schildgen, Jr., and had lived most of her life in Naugatuck. Allene retired from Timex where she had worked for many years as...
Charles Roland
Oct 29, 2017
Naugatuck, CT Charles John Roland, 92, the husband of Loretta (Robert) Roland, died peacefully on October 29, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on August 3, 1925 in Naugatuck, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Sohl) Roland and had lived in Naugatuck all of his life. He attended local schools and on...
Ruth Marie Bockley
Oct 21, 2017
CHESHIRE- Ruth Marie Bockley, 90, passed away, Saturday, October 21, 2017, the day after her 90th birthday, at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. William Bockley in 2005 after 44 years of marriage. Mrs. Bockley was born October 20, 1927 in Boston, MA daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Haddad) Elias. Ruth was...
Deborah Macaulay
Oct 19, 2017
Naugatuck- Deborah MacAulay (née Fletcher), 67, wife of Dennis MacAulay, passed away on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born in East Berkshire, VT on December 6, 1949 to Erwin and Glenna Fletcher and enjoyed a childhood spent in the company of her large and loving family. She moved to Danbury, CT in 1969. She...
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