Obituaries
Deborah W. McLaughlin
Jan 13, 2024
Deborah (Wade) McLaughlin, of Cheshire, CT passed away at Autumn Lake Healthcare Center on January 13, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1955, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose Wade.
She is survived by her son, Michael McLaughlin (Faith) from Campton, NH; her daughter, Alexa Smith (Corrie) from Canton, MA; her three granddaughters, Nichole McLaughlin, and Addilyn and...
Christopher Taggart
Jan 13, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Christopher L. Taggart, Sr. 76, husband of Abbie G. (Adams) Taggart died January 13, 2024 at his home. Chris was born April 3, 1947 in Bangor, ME a son of the late Herbert E. Taggart, Sr. and Elaine R. (Crossman) Taggart and was a self-employed truck driver for many years. Chris was a United States Navy Vietnam War...
Carol Orozco
Jan 7, 2024
Carol Orozco, 77, a life-time resident of Meriden, CT, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at MidState Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1946, the daughter of the late Morris and Bertha Kutner.
Carol dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother and wife, married to the late Roger Orozco for 57 years until his passing in 2022.
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Roberta June Hoft
Jan 6, 2024
Roberta June (Aitchison) Hoft, age 91, of Ft. Myers, FL and formerly of Waterbury, entered into rest on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late Herbert Hoft. Roberta was born on June 6, 1932 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hibbard) Aitchison.
Roberta grew up in Waterbury, attending local...
Frederick Sargeant
Jan 6, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Frederick E. Sargeant, 89, husband of the late Cele (Holton) Sargeant for 47 years, died peacefully January 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Fred was born September 26, 1934 in Naugatuck, CT son of the late Elliott and Helen (McDermott) Sargeant and had lived in Naugatuck all of his life. Fred was raised in Naugatuck with a Catholic...
Catherine Zuzick
Jan 4, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Catherine A. Zuzick, 78, wife of David T. Zuzick, died peacefully January 4, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born May 25, 1945 in Mt. Vernon, NY daughter of the late Anthony and Claire Pope. Cathy was raised in Harrison, NY where she graduated from Harrison High School, Class of 1963. Cathy worked...
Betty Jane Hallquist
Jan 3, 2024
Betty Jane Hallquist, 92, of Cheshire, beloved wife of Roy E. Hallquist for 73 years, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024. Betty was born on February 8, 1931, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Edgar and Arline Lance.
In addition to her husband, Roy, Betty is survived by her daughter, Lynn Hallquist; and many nieces and nephews. She was...
Ruth Gleeton
Jan 3, 2024
Ruth McCoy Gleeton, 92, of Cheshire, CT, passed peacefully on January 3, 2024.
Ruth was born on April 14, 1931 to Nelson and Ruth McCoy in Zanesville, OH. After graduating from Laurel School, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English at Skidmore College.
She and Richard (Dick) Gleeton wed in 1954, going on to have three children, Mary, Tom,...
Joan B. Dixon
Jan 3, 2024
Bethany - Joan Dixon, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at The Connecticut Hospice. She was the wife of Robert Dixon.
Joan was born June 27, 1936, in Montclair, NJ, the daughter of the late Herman and Martha (Beisser) Breyer. She was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and Paterson State College in New Jersey, where she found...
Rev. Dr. John Afman, Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
Rev. John Afman, Jr., 86, of Cheshire, CT, was called home to the Lord on December 31, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, John earned degrees from UCal Berkeley, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Colgate Rochester Divinity School. John was ordained in 1963, and over his career led congregations in New York State, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. His...
Robert J. Wade
Dec 31, 2023
Cheshire – Robert J. Wade, 98, husband of the late Rose Brennan Wade, passed away on December 31, 2023 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden.
Mr. Wade was born February 28, 1925, son of the late Edward F. Wade and Margaret Flynn Wade. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Wright of Cheshire, Deborah McLaughlin of Cheshire, Margaret Lopresto (Wayne)...
Anthony St. Pierre
Dec 30, 2023
In loving Memory of Anthony D. St. Pierre Danbury, CT Anthony D. St. Pierre, 62, passed away unexpectedly December 30, 2023. He was born October 15, 1961, in Danbury, CT the son of Anne St. Pierre and the late Francois St. Pierre. A private individual, he found joy in the great outdoors. Love for nature brought him comfort. He is...
Lee H. Riley
Dec 28, 2023
Bethany – Lee H. Riley, 84, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann (Wiacek) Riley.
Mr. Riley was born June 24, 1939, in New Haven, son of the late Henry and Helen (Tuttle) Riley. He was a retired foreman for the Connecticut Water Company. He...
Violet Mae Porto
Dec 28, 2023
Violet Mae Porto, 89, of Naugatuck, wife of the late Anthony Porto, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. Violet was born on July 10, 1934, in Waterbury, CT to the late Verner and Clara Gustafson, Sr.
Violet leaves her son, Brian Westerfield; her daughter, Marilyn Westerfield and her fiancé Michael Hitchcock; two granddaughters, Diana Green and her fiancé...
Beverly Pichulo
Dec 25, 2023
West Haven, CT Beverly Pichulo, 76, died December 25, 2023 at her home. Beverly was the widow of Lawrence L. Pichulo, whom she was married to for 33 years. Beverly was born on March 15, 1947 in Bridgeport, CT a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Smith) Makara. She was raised in Stratford, CT and moved to Naugatuck, where...
Louis Dobler Jr.
Dec 24, 2023
Naugatuck - Louis Dobler Jr., 74, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his home. He was the husband of Susan Dobler.
Louis was born September 7, 1949, in Bridgeport, the son of the late Louis and Beverly (Greene) Dobler, Sr. He was raised in Fairfield as well as Troy VT. He graduated from Fairfield Warde High School, Class...
Donald Hedman Jr
Dec 22, 2023
Cheshire, CT Donald Karl Hedman, Jr., 68, died unexpectedly on December 22, 2023 at his home. Don was born April 12, 1955 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Donald Karl Hedman, Sr. and Mary Ann (Tuohy) Hedman. Don was raised in Naugatuck where he graduated from St. Francis Grammar School and Naugatuck High School. Don retired in 2020...
Michael J. Gallant
Dec 20, 2023
Naugatuck - Michael Gallant Sr., 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marcia (Westmoreland) Gallant.
Mr. Gallant was born June 18, 1956, in Bridgeport, the son of the late Phillip and Victoria (Urbano) Gallant Sr. He was employed by the Stratford Board of Education, retiring in 2009 after 25...
Tommy Gene McClain
Dec 20, 2023
Tommie Gene McClain, seventh child of Wilmer Lewis McClain and Mamie Artie Misha (Adams) McClain was born in Camp Lake, Texas, a village of Commerce, Texas on August 12, 1929. His grandfather, Chelsey McClain had migrated from Hardin County, Tennessee and owned and operated a general store in Arbella, Texas near Sulphur Springs. His father was a school teacher.
Tommy...
John P. Huber
Dec 19, 2023
John P. Huber of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John, the son of Carl J. Huber and Elizabeth (Crowley) Huber, was born on July 22, 1945. John grew up in Orange, Connecticut, where he had an idyllic childhood. He attended Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, where he received a Bachelor of...
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