Obituaries

John Edward Bennett

John Edward Bennett

Jun 26, 2015

CHESHIRE- John Edward Bennett, 68, a resident of Cheshire since 1979, passed away at his home on June 26, 2015. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle, he is survived by Carol S. Bennett (McEntee), his wife of 43 years; his three sons and their wives, Daniel and Julie Bennett, Michael and Samantha Bennett, and Kevin and Megan Bennett; his...

Antonio Simoes

Antonio Simoes

Jun 25, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Antonio C. Simoes, 57, died Thursday, June 25, 2015. Tony was married to his loving wife Ana (Portijo) Simoes for the past 39 years. Mr. Simoes was born September 29, 1957 in Lisbon, Portugal, a son of the late Jose and Cesaria (Oliviera) Simoes. Tony loved the ocean, trips to Cape Cod, early morning drives and he especially...

Anne Attenberg

Anne Attenberg

Jun 24, 2015

WOLCOTT - On June 24, 2015 at 5:30pm the world lost the brightest light, Shelly Attenberg (Anne Michele) beloved wife of Mel and mother to Stacy and Nikki. She had an incredible passion for life and was a positive inspiration for many. She was a very compassionate woman who had love for animals and people. She was loved by everyone...

Maria Lynn Kavanaugh

Maria Lynn Kavanaugh

Jun 24, 2015

WATERBURY- Maria Lynn Kavanaugh, 56, of Woodglen Drive, passed away Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 unexpectedly at her home. Maria was born March 3, 1959, the seventh of nine children born to the late Francis and Irene (Gates) Kavanaugh. She attended Waterbury schools and was a lifelong resident. As a child, Maria enjoyed spending time with her mother, whom she cherished...

William D. Swanson

William D. Swanson

Jun 23, 2015

NAUGATUCK- William D. Swanson of Avon, Connecticut and formerly of Naugatuck, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday,June 23, 2015, in Avon, CT. Bill was born in Naugatuck, CT on July 19, 1946 to William and Myrtle Swanson. He graduated from Laurel Crest Academy in Bristol and from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. Bill worked for many years in...

Teresa Hayes

Teresa Hayes

Jun 22, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Teresa F. Hayes, 90, passed away peacefully June 22, 2015 at Elim Park in Cheshire. Teresa was born November 23, 1924 in Lawrence, MA, a daughter of the late Leopold and Marianna (Marcoux) St. Hilaire and was a retired employee of the footwear division of Uniroyal, Inc. Teresa is survived by her sister, Doris Desrosiers of Torrington, CT.;...

Dr. Carolyn R. Falk,  PhD.

Dr. Carolyn R. Falk, PhD.

Jun 21, 2015

SOUTHBURY- Dr. Carolyn (Rubin) Falk, PhD., of Southbury, passed away Sunday evening June 21, 2015 at the Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of Dr. Maurice Falk, M.D. Dr. Falk was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 4, 1938, a daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Elkin) Rubin and was educated in the local school system. She received her...

David Monahan

David Monahan

Jun 21, 2015

Naugatuck, CT David B. Monahan, 56, passed away peacefully, Sunday June 21, 2015 at his home. David was born January 15, 1959 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late John F. and Margaret (Esperstedt) Monahan and had lived in Naugatuck most of his life. He loved fishing and gardening and formerly worked as a maintenance manager at Post University...

John Philip 'Jack' Edwards

John Philip 'Jack' Edwards

Jun 21, 2015

John Philip Edwards, "Jack", the loving husband of Dallas Mae Edwards for the past 70 years was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on Father's Day, Sunday June 21, 2015 at his home in Cheshire. John was born on November 30, 1920 in Hartford, Ct., son of the late William John and Helen Margaret (Robinson) Edwards. He was a...

Eunice Albert

Eunice Albert

Jun 21, 2015

Eunice (Holihan) Albert, age 89, of Waterbury entered into rest on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Autumn Lake Healthcare. She was the devoted wife of the late Francis Albert. Eunice was born on April 24, 1926 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Orion and Kathern (Miller) Holihan. She is the beloved mother of Mark A. Albert of Waterbury and his...

Lucien Pratte

Lucien Pratte

Jun 19, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Lucien L. “Lou” Pratte, 87, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy R. (Syrene) Pratte. Born in Wauregan, CT, on March 4, 1928, he was the son of the late Henry and Dora (Gibeault) Pratte and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 58 years. Lou was...

Marjorie Minervini

Marjorie Minervini

Jun 17, 2015

MERIDEN – Marjorie (Havican) Minervini, of 380 Crown Street, Meriden, passed away quietly and gently on June 17, five months after her husband, Robert Minervini. Marge was born in Waterbury, May 15, 1937, daughter of the late George and Genevieve Havican. She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High and Western Connecticut University, teaching briefly in Waterbury. She spent most of her...

Rita Murphy

Rita Murphy

Jun 16, 2015

Cheshire – Rita M. Murphy, 97, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Rita was born on January 23, 1918 in Waterbury, Ct., a daughter of the late James and Catherine (Malley) Murphy. In addition to her parents, Rita was predeceased by her brothers and sisters. She will be fondly remembered by her two very special caregivers,...

Joseph Pierce

Joseph Pierce

Jun 14, 2015

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Ruth E. Curran

Ruth E. Curran

Jun 13, 2015

NAUGATUCK-Mrs. Ruth (Bauer) Curran of Naugatuck, passed away into the arms of the Lord on June 13, 2015, after an extended illness. She was 90 years old. Ruth was born to Catherine and Joseph Bauer on September 9, 1924 and grew up in Oxford, CT graduating from Seymour High School. Mrs. Curran worked at Ponds Company during WWII before moving...

Rui Jorge Bastos Costa

Rui Jorge Bastos Costa

Jun 12, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Mr. Rui Jorge Bastos Costa, 57, of Naugatuck, passed away Friday morning June 12, 2015 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Laurinda Resonde (de Costa) Costa. Rui was born in Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal, Oct. 14, 1957, a son of the late Abilio Pereira Costa and Maria Adelaide Sousa (Bastos) Costa and had been...

Charlotte Elizabeth Larson

Charlotte Elizabeth Larson

Jun 10, 2015

WATERBURY - Charlotte Elizabeth Larson, 92, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Cheshire House surrounded by her children. She was the beloved wife of the late Gustave W. Larson. Mrs. Larson was born March 10, 1923 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Otho C. and Alberta E. (Fuller) Bell. She was a graduate of St. Paul’s Girl’s...

Gerald F. Dwyer

Gerald F. Dwyer

Jun 9, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Gerald F. Dwyer, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 9, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Sibby) Dwyer. He was born September 5, 1934 in New Haven son of the late Francis and Bertha (Sherson) Dwyer. Gerald was an Engineer at Geometric Tool prior to his retirement. He was an avid Fisherman, loved...

Joseph Laverriere

Joseph Laverriere

Jun 8, 2015

Naugatuck – Joseph A. Laverriere, 81, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital/VITAS, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Helen Laverriere. Mr. Laverriere was born on May 28, 1934 in Biddeford, Maine, a son of the late Henri and Irene Laverriere. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having...

James H. Thompson

James H. Thompson

Jun 7, 2015

Wallingford- James H. Thompson, 52 passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 7, 2015 at his residence. He was the loving longtime companion of Kim Kraus. He was born November 8, 1962 in New Haven son of Harwell B. Thompson and the late Gwendolyn (Beaumont) Thompson. James was a graduate of Cheshire High School. He was self-employed owner of multiple businesses, which...