Obituaries

Annabel Bemis

Annabel Bemis

Sep 5, 2013

Annabel Jane Bemis became an angel on September 4, 2013. She is the cherished daughter of Gregory and Jodi Bemis. She is survived by her loving maternal grandparents; Jane and Frank Provenza and Ron Fillmore, and her loving paternal grandparents; Charles and Linda Ann Bemis. Annabel leaves her aunts and uncles; Jeff and Jody Bemis, Marianne and Kyle Wieghaus, Keeley...

Edith Barbash

Edith Barbash

Sep 3, 2013

NAUGATUCK - Edith C. Barbash, 94, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2013 at Shady Knoll Health Center in Seymour. She was the wife of the late Michael Barbash. Mrs. Barbash was born January 6, 1919 in New Haven the daughter of the late Charles F. and Margaret E. (Ebel) Beckert. She was a Naugatuck resident have previously resided in Bethany...

Richard Gaudette

Richard Gaudette

Sep 1, 2013

Prospect- GAUDETTE Richard Joseph, age 67, formerly of Shelton, entered into his everlasting home in heaven on Sunday, September, 1, 2013, at home with his loving family beside him. Richard was born in St. Albans, Vermont on March 9, 1946. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife, Jeanette Cavoto Gaudette; his children Ginger and Michael Glovna of Connecticut; Justin...

Mabel Harper

Mabel Harper

Aug 30, 2013

(GG) Proud Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Naugatuck-Mabel B. Harper passed away at the Lutheran Home of Southbury on August 30, 2013. Mabel was born on January 21, 1918 in Naugatuck. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Bertha (Durrette) Harper. She was a dedicated hard working Uniroyal employee for 30 plus years and instilled in her daughter an...

Lloyd Parks

Lloyd Parks

Aug 30, 2013

MERIDEN - Lloyd Parks, 78, passed away Friday August 30, 2013 at the Curtis Home in Meriden. Mr. Parks was born December 13, 1934 in Waterbury, the son of the Hubert and Lois (Upson) Parks. He was a Cheshire resident for most of his life before living in Southington and Meriden. He enjoyed genealogy and learning about his family. Mr....

Barbara Kendzierski

Barbara Kendzierski

Aug 30, 2013

Naugatuck-Barbara A. Kendzierski, 69, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013. Barbara was born on January 21, 1944 in New Haven a daughter of the late Edward and Pauline Kendzierski. She had a beautiful spirit and a great sense of humor. She was so full of love and laughter. Barbara owned her own beauty salon and was a beautician, and...

Wesley Jeffrey Punter

Wesley Jeffrey Punter

Aug 29, 2013

Wesley "Wes" Jeffrey Punter, age 44, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness. He is the husband of Rosaura Rodriguez Punter. Wes was born on June 1, 1969 in Barbuda, West Indies, son of Vincent and the late Zenith A. Jeffrey Punter. Wes was employed by Dumouchel Paper for over 15 years....

Wayne Winters

Wayne Winters

Aug 29, 2013

CHESHIRE- Wayne Winters, 69, passed away Thursday August 29, 2013 at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven. He was the husband of Rose (DeSantis) Winters. He was born December 14, 1943 in Waterville, ME son of the late Thomas and Lucille (Reynolds) Winters. Wayne attended and graduated from Waterville High School in Waterville, ME. Following high school he attended Colby...

Nancy Camp

Nancy Camp

Aug 29, 2013

SOUTHBURY- Nancy H. Camp, 81, of Southbury and Weekapaug, RI, died on August 29th. She was born in Waterbury to the late Orton Platt and Miriam (Noble) Camp. She attended the former St. Margaret's (now Chase Collegiate) School and graduated from The Masters School (Dobbs Ferry, NY) and Connecticut College. After receiving an MBA from The Wharton School, she shifted...

Kenneth Dyer

Kenneth Dyer

Aug 27, 2013

WATERBURY - Kenneth E. Dyer, 85, passed away Tuesday evening at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marie (Dellorfano) Dyer who passed away in 2001. Mr. Dyer was born August 5, 1928 in Millinocket, Maine, the son of the late Leon and Lottie (Boyinton) Dyer. He was employed by Robert Shaw Lux Clock for over 25...

Edward  Mariano

Edward Mariano

Aug 25, 2013

Naugatuck - Edward R. Mariano, 88, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Dorothy (Zehnder) Mariano. Mr. Mariano was born on November 13, 1924 in Naugatuck, the son of the late Rocco Mariano and Nellie (Nardello) Mariano. He attended Naugatuck schools, Arnold College, and the University of Bridgeport....

Shirley Bristol

Shirley Bristol

Aug 25, 2013

Shirley C. Jacobsen Bristol, age 91, of Cheshire entered into rest on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Elim Park Baptist Home. She is the devoted wife of Robert E. Bristol and was predeceased by her first loving husband, Frederik H. Jacobsen. Shirley was born on August 2, 1922, in Rockford, IL, daughter of the late Ralph and Myrtle Mayberry Cunningham....

Barbara Abramovich

Barbara Abramovich

Aug 23, 2013

WOOODBURY- Barbara Abramovich, 73, passed away Friday August 23, 2013 at her residence. She was the widow of Thomas Abramovich. She was born April 6, 1940 daughter of the late Victor and Genevieve (Shenko) Baker. Barabara is survived by two sons John and his wife Robin Abramovich of Woodbury, and Robert Abramovich of Litchfield; a daughter Judith and her husband...

Michelina Candido

Michelina Candido

Aug 23, 2013

Family always mattered most Waterbury-Marge Candido, 96, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Michael Candido. Born Michelina Margaret Biondi on December 24, 1916 in Waterbury, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Grace Biondi. She is survived by her two sons, Michael and his wife...

Frank Rodrigues

Frank Rodrigues

Aug 20, 2013

NAUGATUCK - Frank Amador Rodrigues, 62, passed away Tuesday August 20, 2013 at Glendale Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Suzanne (Elam) Rodrigues. Frank was born April 19, 1951 in Waterbury, the son of Francisco "Frank" and Felismina (Amador) Rodrigues. He was a lifetime Naugatuck resident where he was active with the Boy Scouts of America. He served as...

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Aug 17, 2013

Jane Lees Lynch, 83, recently of Cheshire, CT, passed away after a long illness Saturday, August 17, 2013 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of Hugh Lynch. Jane was born October 9, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Justin Dempster and Hazel Beck Lees. Jane and Hugh relocated to Cheshire...

Kenneth Muys

Kenneth Muys

Aug 15, 2013

Naugatuck-Kenneth Robert Muys, 56, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital Innovative Vitas Hospice, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of 37 years to Ida (Gould) Muys. Kenneth was born in Oak Ridge, NJ of the late Robert Muys and Margaret Muys. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in NJ and 2 years of...

Josephine Kowalski

Josephine Kowalski

Aug 14, 2013

CHESHIRE - Josephine S. Kowalski, 95, passed away Wednesday evening August 14, 2013 at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Kowalski Sr. Mrs. Kowalski was born December 15, 1917 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Vinceniza (Giangarra) Spinnato. She was a longtime resident of Cheshire where she was active in the...

Serafim Santos

Serafim Santos

Aug 13, 2013

Naugatuck-Serafim Santos, 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Helenice (Rodrigues) dos Santos. Mr. Santos was born on August 10, 1932 in Santiago de Riba Ul, Portugal, a son of the late Francisco Goncalves Dos Santos and Albertina (Gomes). He is survived by his three daughters Irene...

Carmen Civitello

Carmen Civitello

Aug 10, 2013

WALLINGFORD - Carmen Civitello, 99, passed away Saturday August 10, 2013 at Masonicare of Wallingford. He was the husband of the late Gilda (Festa) Civitello. Mr. Civitello was born July 31, 1914 in New Haven, the son of the late Dominic and Antoinette (Porto) Civitello. He moved to Cheshire in 1971 where he was a communicant of St. Bridget Church...