All Obituaries

 

Shirley Rita Katz, of Storrs, CT, died peacefully at the age of 91 years on March 1, 2020 after many years of congestive heart failure, at the Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Storrs, CT. Born on July 5, 1928 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Shirley was the daughter of the late Al and Minnie Robbins. She grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota where she liked to go fishing with her brother at the lake.   She met her husband Lewis while they were both studying at the University of...

Mark Adams, 48 of Willimantic, passed away Saturday, February 29th 2020 after a long battle with many health issues.  Born May 28th, 1971 at Windham Hospital, He was a son, brother, father and a friend to many.  Mark enjoyed fishing, gardening, working on vehicles, and sitting by a relaxing fire. He also enjoyed the company from his faithful, four-legged companion, his dog, Damien.  Mark is pre-deceased by his parents: Arnold and Joan Adams, and a brother, Bradley...

James Fiore Jr, from Manchester CT, lost his battle with addiction on February 26, 2020. He was 36. Born in Hartford, August 29, 1983, he was the son of Barbara Marquis and the late Jim Fiore. James grew up in Glastonbury and loved playing basketball and baseball. James was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan since he was very little. He had several jobs in automotive and his favorite was tire changing because he could always get a free workout. James loved his children very much and was looking...

Mary-Elizabeth Ann Thompson was the daughter of Mildred (Vail) and Clyde C. Thompson and was raised in Hartford.  Mary graduated from Immaculate Conception Grade School and Bulkeley High School. She moved to Manchester with her sister Nancy 30 years ago and worked for Vernon Board of Education before becoming a long-time employee of Shop Rite on Spencer Street.  Mary enjoyed the interaction with her customers, many of whom became lifelong friends because of her perpetual smile and...

Mrs. Pamela A. Blue affectionately known as “Ms. Pam”, 60, of Bloomfield, CT, passed away February 16, 2020. She was born to Annette and the late Joseph Plues on May 3, 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pamela moved to Connecticut a few years after she had her son. She always said she didn't know a better place to live, some would say to start her new life. Pamela was a beautiful woman. A beautiful mother. A beautiful wife. A beautiful teacher. A beautiful soul. Her...

Randall “Randy” B. Dumas, 53, of Manchester, CT passed away on February 13, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1966 to Randall and Nadine Dumas of Manchester, CT. He leaves behind his sister, Renee A. Dumas of Manchester, CT and daughter Penelope A. Dumas of Willimantic, CT, along with her mother Lisa Giambattista. Randy attended Nathan Hale School and graduated from Manchester High School in 1985. He then moved to Philadelphia where he pursued his remarkable talent and love of...

Helen Juliano, 89, of Manchester, beloved grandmother died at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 with her family at her side. She was born on February 28,1930 in Hartford, daughter of the late Stanley and Rose Ceberek. Helen leaves behind her beloved and only grandchild Jessica Juliano of Manchester, whom took care of her and spent her last years with. Helen was predeceased by her loving husband of over 60 years, Humbert Juliano, her daughter Lori Mariani, and her son Bert Juliano. Helen...

Robert L.”Larry” Burns, 77, of Manchester, beloved husband of 48 years to Marion (Bayliss) Burns, died peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at home.  He was born in East Hartford, CT, the son of the late James and Alice (Phillips) Burns. Robert was an auto mechanic at Carter Chevrolet for 28 years.  He served in the United States Navy.  Robert was a member of the Mason in the Friendship Lodge in Manchester, Manchester Elks Lodge where he was a past Elk of the...