Obituaries

Jared B. Coffin

Jared B. Coffin

Mar 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –Jared Bleh Coffin, 26, formerly of Cheshire, passed away March 26, 2015 at his residence. He was the son of Don and Laura (Bleh) Coffin. He was a 2006 graduate of Coffin Academy home school grades 1-12. Jared continued his education graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Honors program at Southern CT State University earning a B.A. in...

Thomas F. 'Tom' Murphy

Thomas F. 'Tom' Murphy

Mar 25, 2015

Thomas “Tom” F. Murphy, age 76, of Cheshire, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at The Regency House in Wallingford. He was the devoted husband to his “bride”, Maureen “Moe” (Dowden) Murphy, for over 24 years. Tom was born on March 23, 1939, in New Haven, son of the late Francis Michael and Mary Anna (Dineen) Murphy....

Mary Ellen Gilmartin Flaherty

Mary Ellen Gilmartin Flaherty

Mar 23, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Mary Ellen Gilmartin Flaherty, 71, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 23, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mary Ellen was born December 1, 1943 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Francis and Marion (Evans) Gilmartin and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Mary Ellen retired from Connecticut Light and Power, where she had...

Marlene Baribault

Marlene Baribault

Mar 22, 2015

Marlene Baribault, age 79, of State College, PA and formerly of Waterbury entered into rest on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Mt. Nittany Medical Center in State College, PA. She was born on April 2, 1935, beloved daughter of the late George and Bertha (Smith) Baribault. Marlene was employed by Lockheed-Martin and Raytheon until her retirement and was a...

Albert W. Ash

Albert W. Ash

Mar 21, 2015

CHESHIRE - Albert William Ash, Jr. passed peacefully on Saturday March 21, 2015 at Elim Park Place. Born in Cranston Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Albert and Anna (Ross) Ash and brother to the late Barbara (Ash) Boutilier and late Robert Ash. He attended the University of Rhode Island and graduated with a degree in Biology....

William M. Goldstein

William M. Goldstein

Mar 19, 2015

WATERBURY- Mr. William M. Goldstein, 91, of Waterbury, President of Ideal Jewelers, Inc., passed away Thursday morning Mar. 19, 2015 in the VITAS Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Greenberg) Goldstein. Bill was born in Waterbury, June 16, 1923, a son of the late Louis and Bella (Gendelman) Goldstein and educated in the local school...

Lynn Allen Deming,  Sr.

Lynn Allen Deming, Sr.

Mar 18, 2015

CHESHIRE – Mr. Lynn Allen Deming Sr., 78, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Smith) Deming. Mr. Deming was born July 30, 1936 in Bristol, the son of the late Allen and Erna (Deckert) Deming. He was a proud Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Air...

Nancy E. Nalband

Nancy E. Nalband

Mar 18, 2015

NAUGATUCK - Nancy E. Nalband, 48, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at her home. Nancy was born April 30, 1966 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Thomas and Helene (Kloc) Nalband. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident. She is survived by her daughters Kimberly Ostuno and Elizabeth Ostuno both of Prospect; her sister Karen A. Nalband of Gulfport,...

Janet Vollone

Janet Vollone

Mar 17, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Janet (Rado) Vollone, 86, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2015 at Regency Heights Nursing Home of Stamford. Janet was the widow of Edward J. Vollone. Janet was born August 18, 1928 in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late Charles and Jennie (Salinardi) Rado. Janet was raised in Naugatuck and attended local schools and graduated...

Erma Normand

Erma Normand

Mar 13, 2015

MIDDLEBURY- Erma M. Normand, 101, passed away Friday March 13, 2015 at Middlebury Convalescent Home. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Normand in 1990, and her cousin Jane Wynn Hay. She was born June 7, 1913 in Waterbury to the late Thomas and Carrie Maton. Erma was a graduate of Post College, and was employed at Patent Button Company...

Margaret Wehner

Margaret Wehner

Mar 13, 2015

Margaret Ellen (Kearney) Wehner, 73, of Bristol, formerly of Naugatuck, died peacefully, Friday March 13, 2015 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Edward Wehner, Jr. Margaret was born January 7, 1942 at St. Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven, a daughter of the late Robert Timothy Kearney and Eve (Keogh) Kearney. She was...

Desiree Paiva

Desiree Paiva

Mar 13, 2015

Naugatuck, CT - Desiree D. Paiva, 32, of Naugatuck, died peacefully Friday, March 13, 2015. Desiree was born February 3, 1983 in Riverside, CA a daughter of Dorothy L. (Hay) Paiva and the late Alfred R. Paiva, Jr. Desiree loved her family with a passion and was an excellent mother to her son Jason. She had an enthusiastic love of...

Frank K. Roberts

Frank K. Roberts

Mar 11, 2015

Frank K. Roberts, Sr, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the Highlands Health Care, Cheshire. He was the husband of Linda (Saviello) Roberts. Mr. Roberts was born July 2, 1945 in Cheshire, the son of the late Edmund and Ethel (Cook) Roberts. He was employed by Cheshire Academy as the head of the Maintenance Division, a job he...

Karen E. Grime

Karen E. Grime

Mar 11, 2015

CHESHIRE- Karen E. Grime, 55, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden after a brief illness. She was born March 4, 1960 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Wilson R. and Sharon (Eklund) Grime. Karen graduated from Cheshire High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Connecticut....

John Lewis Hassenfeldt

John Lewis Hassenfeldt

Mar 11, 2015

NAUGATUCK - John Lewis Hassenfeldt, Jr., 77, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Griffin Hospital, Derby. He was the husband of Grace (Fairchild) Hassenfeldt. Mr. Hassenfeldt was born February 5, 1938 in Waterbury, the son of the late John L. and Lillian (Kraft) Hassenfeldt Sr. Mr. Hassenfeldt was a Firefighter for the Borough of Naugatuck and member of the...

Raul L. Karlson

Raul L. Karlson

Mar 10, 2015

NAUGATUCK - Mr. Raul L. Karlson, 86, of Naugatuck, passed away Tuesday morning Mar. 10, 2015 at the Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Bernice (Diaz) Karlson. Mr. Karlson was born in Sweden, June 14, 1928 and came to this country first settling in California and then moving to Naugatuck in 2010. Mr. Karlson was a retired...

Kathryn Allen

Kathryn Allen

Mar 9, 2015

NAUGATUCK, CT Kathryn Anna (Speese) (Wallock) Allen, 99, died peacefully Monday, March 9, 2015 at her home. Kathryn was the widow of Oliver Frank Wallock and George Allen. Kathryn was born October 21, 1915 in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Rodney H. Speese and Nita C. (Prater) Speese. She was a retired employee of Peter Paul and...

Clara Della Rocco

Clara Della Rocco

Mar 9, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Clara Della Rocco, 76, passed away peacefully Monday March 9, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital. She was predeceased by her loving husband Michael Della Rocco Sr. whom passed away in 1997. She was born October 21, 1938 in New Haven daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chriscuolo. Clara was employed at Hospital Marketing prior to her retirement. She was...

Helen Lamanno

Helen Lamanno

Mar 9, 2015

NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Helen Lamanno, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, March 9th, 2015 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. She was born May 22nd, 1926 in Fabrizia, Calabria, Italy, to the late Raffaele and Elisabetta (Cirillo) Mamone. Helen loved to bake, work in her yard and take long walks especially at Glen Island Park in New...

Frances M. Meacham

Frances M. Meacham

Mar 8, 2015

CHESHIRE – Frances M. Meacham, 91, passed away Sunday March 8, 2015. She was the widow of Austin D. Meacham Sr. Born in Williamsport PA on January 28, 1924, she was the eldest child of Marguerite (Kelly) and Perry A. Winner. Frances became a longtime resident of Cheshire after moving to Connecticut in 1947. She was a communicant of St....