Obituaries
Helen M. Dowden
Oct 14, 2024
CHESHIRE- Helen M. Dowden, 91, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. She was the wife of the late George B. Dowden.
Mrs. Dowden was born November 15, 1932, in Milford, MA., daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Bird) Mee. She was a retired Customer Service Representative for Colonial Bank in Waterbury, Ct.
Mrs. Dowden leaves...
Emil Isaacs
Oct 10, 2024
Emil Isaacs of Boynton Beach, FL (formerly of Bethany, CT), passed away October 10, 2024. Emil served in the U.S. Army, and was an Independent Life and Health Insurance Agent for over 40 years.
He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Marcia Isaacs and his brother-in-law, Jerry Gordon. He is survived by his partner of 7 years, Linda Kaplan...
Thomas N. McDonald Jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Thomas N. McDonald Jr., age 74, of Naugatuck and formerly of Waterbury, entered into rest on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was the devoted husband of Cheryl (Dakai) McDonald. Thomas was born on April 6, 1950 in Waterbury, son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Donahue) McDonald Sr.
Thomas was a...
Ernest John Hallenborg, Jr.
Oct 9, 2024
Ernest J. Hallenborg, Jr., 71, of Waterbury, beloved husband of Charlene Hallenborg, passed away on October 9, 2024. Ernest was born on October 9, 1953, in Waterbury, CT to the late Ernest and Barbara Hallenborg.
Ernest was an avid lover of all sports. He rooted for the NY Yankees and NY Giants specifically, but also enjoyed golf, football of any kind,...
Richard W. Verner, Jr.
Oct 7, 2024
Richard W. Verner, Jr., of Cheshire, passed away on October 7, 2024. Richard was born on May 26, 1963 in Meriden, CT, the son of Annmarie LaRose Verner and the late Richard W. Verner, Sr.
Rich attended Cheshire High School, class of 1981. He was an exceptionally hard worker, and worked at NAPA Auto Parts in the stockroom for many years....
Aurora Ruela
Oct 5, 2024
Waterbury, CT Aurora Carmalina (Garofalo) Ruela, 92, the widow of David Ruela, Jr., her husband of 30 years, died peacefully on October 5, 2024 at The Village at East Farms. Aurora was born June 3, 1932 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Anthony and Bridiga (Bianco) Garofalo. Aurora was raised in Waterbury where she graduated from Wilby High School...
Doreen M. Benson
Oct 4, 2024
Doreen M. Benson, 73, beloved wife of Craig E. Benson, passed away on October 4, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1951, in New Haven, CT, the daughter of the late Edmund and Rosina Balisciano.
Doreen and Craig began their 37 year marriage in the town of Cheshire, CT, moved to Durham, CT in 2004 and settled for the last...
Lendor J. "Lenny" Parent Jr.
Oct 2, 2024
Lendor J. Parent Jr., age 78, of Prospect passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Nancy (Perin) Parent for over 47 years. Lenny was born on June 28, 1946 in Waterbury, son of the late Lendor and Mimi (Altieri) Parent Sr.
Lenny served his country with honor and pride during the Vietnam War with...
Beverley Wilde
Oct 2, 2024
Beverley Joan Wilde “Loved spending time with her family” Naugatuck, CT Beverley Joan Wilde, 90, the widow of Emil Wilde, died peacefully surrounded by loving family on October 2, 2024 in the care of the VITAS Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Beverley was born November 6, 1933 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Irving and Gertrude (Durette)...
Victoria Bouthot
Oct 1, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Victoria Bouthot, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully at home on October 1st, 2024. She was 74. Vicky, as she was known to her friends, was born Victoria Jean Salisbury, on August 16, 1950. She was the middle of three children, was welcomed by her brother Butch in eternal peace, and is survived by her eldest sister, Marion Capizzi....
Joseph Pierce
Sep 27, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Joseph Michael Pierce 45, of Naugatuck, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 27, 2024 after battling an illness. Joseph leaves behind two sons that he loved dearly, Hunter and Parker Rolland of Naugatuck. Joseph also leaves behind his loving mother and father, Karen and Kurt Bragg of Naugatuck; his younger siblings, his brother Michael and...
Kenneth Sprague
Sep 27, 2024
Kenneth Sprague “Services will be private” Naugatuck, CT Kenneth Sprague, 82, husband of the late Sharon Sprague, who was his loving wife of 56 years, died peacefully at his home on September 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on December 30, 1941 in Sandy Hook, CT a son of the late Jesse and Yvette Sprague. Ken...
Maria B. Tellmann
Sep 25, 2024
Maria B. “Mia” (Penth) Tellmann, age 97, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late George J. Tellmann Sr. for over 65 years until his passing in January 2015. Maria was born on May 23, 1927 in Illingen, Germany, daughter...
Josephine Sutila
Sep 24, 2024
Josephine Sutila, age 100, entered into peaceful rest on September 24, 2024. She was born in New York City on October 14, 1923, to John and Josephine Serdoch, immigrants from Croatia. The family moved to New Haven, CT in 1940. Josephine married Frank Sutila in 1943 and they raised two children in Orange, CT.
Josephine grew up during the depression and...
Barbara Koproski
Sep 23, 2024
BARBARA LEA (SEVIGNY) KOPROSKI “Enjoyed spending time with her family” Punta Gorda, FL Barbara Lea (Sevigny) Koproski, 91, widow of Alexander Stanley Koproski, died peacefully on September 23, 2024 at Page Rehabilitation Center in Fort Myers, Florida. Barbara was born May 16, 1933 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Wilfred and Yvonne Sevigny. Barbara graduated from St. Anne...
George B. Dowden
Sep 21, 2024
CHESHIRE – George B. Dowden, 90, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home in Cheshire. He was the husband of Helen (Mee) Dowden.
Mr. Dowden was born November 3, 1933, in Milford, MA., son of the late Charles and Emily (Dunford) Dowden. He was a retired from a local manufacturing company, where he worked as a machinist. Mr....
John J. Elengo
Sep 17, 2024
CHESHIRE; John J. Elengo, 86 of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday September 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Phyllis (Valenti) Elengo with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
John was born February 21, 1938 in New Haven the son of the late John J. and Rose (Bozzi) Elengo, Sr. and was a longtime...
Eleanore Landry
Sep 17, 2024
Eleanore Landry “A beacon of love, strength and kindness” NAUGATUCK, CT It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, Eleanore Landry, who left us peacefully on September 17, 2024 at the age of 78. A beacon of love, strength and kindness, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born on...
Timothy J. Healy
Sep 16, 2024
“Beloved Husband and Father”
Timothy J. Healy, 50, of Naugatuck, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16th, 2024.
Tim was born in Brooklyn, N.Y on November 5th, 1973, to the late Edward T. Healy, and Victoria Scoggins. He graduated Nonnewaug High School, in Woodbury, Class of 1992. Soon after, he married the love of his life, Carrie, where the two began...
Brian Gibran
Sep 13, 2024
Middlebury, CT Brian Michael Gibran, 42, died September 13, 2024 at his home from complications from gall bladder surgery and pancreatitis. Brian was born on February 3, 1982 in Belleview, Illinois. He lived most of his life in Naugatuck and for the past three years in Middlebury with his grandmother. Brian graduated from the Porter and Chester Institute and had...
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