Obituaries
Dorothy "Dottie" Sherwood
Aug 24, 2022
Naugatuck - Dorothy “Dottie” Sherwood, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gerald Sherwood.
Mrs. Sherwood was born May 12, 1938, in Schenevus, NY, the daughter of the late Gerald and Ruth (Wayman) Baker. She attended Mattatuck Community College and worked at the Litchfield Insurance Company. She was...
Gregory A. Klimaszewski
Aug 24, 2022
Gregory Augustine Klimaszewski, age 59, of Cheshire, passed away on August 24, 2022 at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a short illness. Gregory was born on June 11, 1963, in Waterbury to Norine Klimaszewski and the late Chester Klimaszewski, and has been a Cheshire resident for most of his life. Gregory was a graduate of Cheshire High School, Class of 1981...
Rian Paublo Pereira Andrade
Aug 23, 2022
Naugatuck, CT Rian Paublo Pereira Andrade, 18, died August 23, 2022. Rian was born in Pecanha, Brazil son of Nilson Pereira de Andrade and Maria Aparecida Pereira. Rian was a student at Naugatuck High School and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church. In addition to his parents, Rian is survived by his sisters, Rayane Guimaraes, Rayele Andrade...
Richard Herman
Aug 22, 2022
Richard Sidney Herman Leaves Loving Family in Connecticut Delray Beach, FL Richard Sidney Herman passed away on August 22, 2022. He was born on May 1, 1938 in Boston, MA and was the son of Max and Edith Herman. He grew up just outside of Boston, graduated from Boston Latin School, Lowell Tech and then earned a degree in Electrical...
Joan M. Lynch
Aug 22, 2022
CHESHIRE- Joan M. Lynch, 81, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at her home in Cheshire, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born October 18, 1940, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late John J. and Catherine T. (Lovett) Bartizek. She was a longtime Cheshire resident and a retired bookkeeper from a local law firm. Joan graduated from Mt....
John Di Tomasso
Aug 22, 2022
John Di Tomasso, a long-time resident of Cheshire, Connecticut passed peacefully on August 22, 2022, just two weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dea (Cervone), and his son Anthony, of Westport, Connecticut. John was born in Civitacampomarano, in the region of Molise, Italy to Antonio Di Tomasso and Antonietta Di Paolo....
Frank Rodrigues
Aug 20, 2022
New Smyrna Beach, FL Frank Rodrigues, 91, husband of the late Felismina (Amador) Rodrigues for 66 years, died peacefully on August 20, 2022 at his home in Florida with loving family by his side. Frank was born April 12, 1931 in Mishawaka, IN son of the late Francisco Rodrigues Assuncao and Ludovina Tavares. Frank was a former longtime resident of...
Earle Sterling Iii
Aug 20, 2022
Naugatuck, CT Earle H. Sterling, III, 69, husband of the late Nancy (Tuohy) Sterling, died peacefully on August 20, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Earle was born October 2, 1952 in Detroit, MI son of the late Earle H. and Jenny (Whitley) Sterling, II. Earle lived in Naugatuck for over 30 years and retired as an auditor from the State...

Charlan Kay Walston
Aug 19, 2022
Charlan Kay Walston, age 71, of Cape Coral, FL and formerly Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Cape Coral Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Edwin D. “Ed” Walston for over 38 years until his passing in 2016. Charlan was born on August 30, 1950 in Elgin, IA, daughter of the late...
Vincent Eugene Tranquilli
Aug 18, 2022
Vincent Eugene “Bobo” Tranquilli, 73, passed away at his home, on August 18, 2022. He was born April 23, 1949 in New Haven, CT to Thomas and Beatrice Tranquilli. Vinny grew up in West Haven, CT but has lived the past 53 years of his life in Cheshire. He worked for numerous printing companies and was renowned for his lithography...
Beth Phillips
Aug 16, 2022
Berlin, CT Beth Ann Phillips passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving siblings and long-time partner on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Beth was born August 21, 1956 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Huber) Phillips. She grew up in Vernon, CT and graduated from Rockville High School in 1974. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts...
Jane C. Loder
Aug 15, 2022
Jane C. Loder, 85, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late John R. Loder, passed away at her home on August 15, 2022. Jane was born on April 8, 1937 in Patterson, NJ to the late Robert and Mabel Wasmer.
Jane graduated from Patterson State Teachers College in 1959 with a degree in education. She worked as a nursery school/kindergarten...
Thomas Veillette
Aug 11, 2022
Kingston, NY Thomas J. “TJ” Veillette, 45, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, died unexpectedly on August 11, 2022 at his home. TJ was born August 27, 1976 in Waterbury, CT son of Diane Veillette Obar and the late Thomas McGuire. TJ was raised in Naugatuck, CT where he graduated from Naugatuck High School. TJ lived in Naugatuck all of his life...
Donald Towne
Aug 9, 2022
Donald Towne, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Donald was born on October 27, 1953 in New Milford, CT to Alice (Matthews) Towne and the late Howard Towne, Sr. Donald leaves behind his mother, Alice Towne; daughter, Kellie Muccino of Middlebury; son, Duane Muccino of Naugatuck; grandsons, Ryan and John of Middlebury, and a granddaughter Jordyn Avallone...
Leon J. Richard Sr.
Aug 9, 2022
EAST HARTFORD - Leon J. Richard Sr., 79, formerly of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at MidState Medical Center. He was the husband of Darlene (Dibkey) Richard and the late Gail (Rabideau) Richard. Mr. Richard was born October 24, 1942, in Waterbury, the son of the late Frederick and Gladys (French) Richard. He was the Owner and...
Christine M. Wellins
Aug 8, 2022
CHESHIRE- Christine Mary Wellins, 74, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden surrounded by her loving husband, son and daughter. She was the wife of Neal B. Wellins. Chris was born April 24, 1948, in New Britain, CT, daughter of the late John (“Jack”) E. and Eileen (Flynn) O’Keefe. Chris graduated from Mount St. Joseph...
Phoebe J. Drown
Aug 8, 2022
NAUGATUCK - Phoebe J. Drown, 82, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Mrs. Drown was born December 26, 1939, in Naugatuck, the daughter of (the late) David and Dena (Christensen) Ostrom. Phoebe was a special woman that made an impact on everyone she met. Her ever-loving tenacious spirit got her...
Audrey Lumis
Aug 7, 2022
NAUGATUCK - Audrey Lumis, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Glendale Center. Ms. Lumis was born July 27, 1931, in Derby, the daughter of the late Elmore and Myrtle (King) Lumis. She was an Office Manager in the Telemarketing Industry and retired in 2013 after 30 years of employment. She lived the majority of her life...
Jane Anne Loveless
Aug 7, 2022
Jane Anne Loveless, 88, passed peacefully on August 7, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family. Jane was a devoted wife to her predeceased husband of 60 years, Frederick Charles Loveless and a loving mother to her three daughters. Jane was born on March 10,1934 to Ralph and Dorothy (Marceau) Adams in Ogdensburg, New York, a picturesque town nestled on the...
Armando Urbano
Aug 5, 2022
CHESHIRE - Armando Urbano, 89, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Riccio) Urbano. Mr. Urbano was born June 15, 1933, in Ruviano, Italy, the son of the late Giacomo and Angelina (Califano) Urbano. From farming in Italy before coming to the United States in 1966, Armando took pride in...
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