Obituaries
Linda Graben
Aug 18, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Linda Jean Graben, died Friday, August 18, 2023. She fought her cancer courageously for several years. She was 66. Linda was born November 26, 1956 in Tucson, AZ the daughter of the late Ralph Graben and Barbara (Kelsey) (Graben) Sousa. As a child she and her parents lived on several Air Force bases throughout the United States. After...
Donna M. Barrett
Aug 16, 2023
Waterbury, CT - Donna Barrett-Butwell, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully at the age of 62 on August 16, 2023, in Waterbury. She was the wife of Jeffrey Butwell.
Donna was born on November 9, 1960, in New Haven, the daughter of the late Michael and Clara (Chriscuolo) DellaRocco.
A longtime resident of Naugatuck, Donna had many passions and interests....
Joseph "Jay" Hickey Jr.
Aug 15, 2023
Cheshire - Joseph “Jay” Hickey Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Civita Care Center at Cheshire.
Jay was born September 8, 1951, in New Haven, the son of the late Joseph and Arlyne (Emmett) Hickey. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident working as a handyman. He enjoyed bike riding, and fishing at Sleeping Giant and was...
Pauline E. Coleman
Aug 15, 2023
WATERBURY - Pauline E. Coleman, 97, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late James “Bubby” Coleman.
Mrs. Coleman was born March 21,1926 in New York, N.Y., daughter of the late Samuel “Charlie” England and Winnifred A. Brown. She was a retired Child Care Provider.
Aunty Pauline...
Mary Mane
Aug 14, 2023
Mary “Mamie” (Demir) Mane, 90, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on August 14th at Cook Willow Health & Rehab.
Mary was born March 25, 1933 in Waterbury, daughter of Halil and Saide Demir. A Waterbury resident most of her life, she attended local schools and later moved to Oakville in 2000. She retired from Waterbury Hospital after 30 years in...
Brian David Connelly
Aug 11, 2023
Brian David Connelly, age 45, of Calhoun, GA and formerly of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2023 in Rome, GA. He was born on January 26, 1978 in Waterbury, son of Gail Dessureau and David Connelly.
Brian was raised in Naugatuck and relocated to Georgia 20 years ago. Recently, he was a forklift operator for EVCO...
Geraldine R. Slocum
Aug 11, 2023
Geraldine Ross Slocum, 100, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Charles D. Slocum, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023. Geraldine was born on May 15, 1923 in Patchogue, Long Island, New York, to the late Arthur and Josephine Ross.
During WWII, Gerrie had a civil service job in Washington, DC for the War Department, typing death notices for...
Herbert "Herbie" Wright
Aug 11, 2023
Herbert “Herbie” Wright, age 79, of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Fri., Aug. 11, 2023 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Ina (Alderman) Wright for over 58 years. Herbert was born on June 8, 1944 in Portland, ME, son of the late Vernon and Frances (Viollett) Wright.
Herbie worked for Carl Geary & Son from his teens...
Jeanne Ward
Aug 11, 2023
Jeanne Ward, age 83, of Naugatuck entered into rest on Friday, August 11, 2023 at her home. She was the devoted wife of William C. Ward for over 63 years. Jeanne was born on May 11, 1940 in Norfolk, NE, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Staudenmaier) Shonka.
Jeanne was a brilliant woman with a mind for numbers and...
Shirley Ciesla
Aug 6, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Shirley (Heavens) Ciesla, died peacefully at home on August 6, 2023 with her children by her side. She was the wife of the late Edward Ciesla for 55 years. Shirley was born in Waterbury, CT on September 21, 1929 daughter of the late Raymond and Rose (Boraski) Heavens. She graduated from Naugatuck High School and from Bryant College...
Raymond V. O'Connor
Aug 5, 2023
Raymond Vincent O’Connor, 92, beloved husband of the late Sally H. O’Connor, died peacefully on August 5, at The Benchmark Senior Living Center in Hamden, CT. Ray was born on April 5, 1931 in New Haven, CT. to the late Daniel and Marguerite (Padden) O’Connor.
In 1950, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany serving in the...
Thomas H. Denne III
Aug 3, 2023
CHESHIRE - Thomas H. Denne III, age 79, beloved husband of Cynthia Graves Denne, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. Thomas was born on March 24, 1944, in Denver, CO, to the late Thomas H. and Anne Denne Jr.
Thomas graduated Hopkins School, Class of 1962. While at Hopkins Thomas played Football, Hockey and Captained the Baseball team....
Paula A. Caputo
Aug 1, 2023
Paula Caputo, 50, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of James Maslar.
Paula was born October 13, 1972, in Daytona Beach, FL, the daughter of Lorraine Caputo and the late Henry Frisbie. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident, graduating from Naugatuck High School, class of 1990.
Everyone who knew Paula would...
Jeanette R. Daniels
Aug 1, 2023
Jeanette Rose Daniels, 78, of Naugatuck, passed away August 1, 2023. Jeanette was born on March 12, 1945 in Waterbury, CT to the late Howard Daniels and Louise Giannini Fonseca.
Jeanette leaves behind her children, Jamie (Gerald) Delumba, William Robidoux, Janessa (Vinny) Giannini, Henry Robidoux, Clayton (June) Robidoux and Joseph (Maggie) Carroll; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 23 great...
Alexandra Kovaleski
Jul 31, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Alexandra “Cooky” Kovaleski, 77, died peacefully on July 31, 2023 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Cooky was born October 17, 1945 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late William and Catherine (Bull) Kovaleski. She graduated from Naugatuck High School and worked for many years as a hairdresser and also worked at Southbury Training School for 10 years before...
Edwin Marshall Tucker
Jul 30, 2023
Edwin Marshall Tucker of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old and was the loving husband of Carolyn (Davison) Tucker, who passed away at the age of 89 in January of this year.
He was known as Edwin to his many business associates and Marshall to friends...
Robert J. Dupre
Jul 26, 2023
Robert J. Dupre, age 83, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Frances (Martino) Dupre for over 57 years. Robert was born on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19, 1940 in Waterbury, son of the late Ernest L. and Jeanette (Cormier) Dupre.
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Ana Rodriguez
Jul 24, 2023
Waterbury, CT Ana Rodriguez, 70, died unexpectedly on July 24, 2023 at her home. Ana was born April 1, 1953 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic a daughter of the late Teodoro and Altagracia Arias. Ana lived in Waterbury for the past 23 years and before retiring, she enjoyed working as a lunch aid in the Waterbury Public Schools. Ana dedicated...
Patricia Cummings
Jul 22, 2023
Cheshire - Patricia Cummings passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Thomas Cummings.
Pat was born March 8, 1932, in New Haven, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Reynolds) Singleton. A longtime resident of...
Thomas P. Quinn
Jul 21, 2023
Cheshire - Thomas P. Quinn, 80, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Connecticut Hospice surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of JoAnn (Bodie) Quinn.
Tom was born January 8, 1943, in Providence, RI, the son of the late John and Mary (Sullivan) Quinn. He moved to Connecticut in 1957 and graduated from Cheshire High School in...
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