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John J. Cunnane

John J. Cunnane

Nov 7, 2018

John J. Cunnane, Jr., 87, of Manchester, CT passed away November 7, 2018. He was born May 10, 1931 to the late John J. Cunnane, Sr. and Patricia (Quinn) Cunnane. John served during the Korean War in the Air National Guard. He worked as a System Manager for Travelers Insurance. John was very active in local politics, having served as...

Sharron Caruso

Sharron Caruso

Nov 7, 2018

Sharron Caruso, age 77, of Bolton, CT, answered God's call on November 7, 2018, at Manchester Memorial Hospital, in Manchester, CT. She was born on June 21, 1941 in Midland, TX to the late Edward and Jean (Wolcott) Watts. She was very active with St. Maurice church in Bolton where she and her husband moved to in 1978. She also...

William (Bill) Mangino, Sr.

William (Bill) Mangino, Sr.

Oct 29, 2018

William (Bill) Mangino, Sr. passed away on October 29, 2018 at The Village in South Windsor, CT with his son Bill Jr (BJ) by his side. He was 92 years old. Bill was born on October 19, 1926 in East Hartford, CT to the late James and Philomena (Minnie) (Botticello) Mangino. Bill was the oldest of three children. He is...

Maryanne Stone

Maryanne Stone

Oct 12, 2018

Maryanne (Beckwith) Stone, 78, of Manchester, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 after complications from an accidental injury. She was born on November 20, 1939 in Manchester, pre-deceased by her parents, Clyde and Ruth (King) Beckwith. Maryanne was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and had been a resident of Manchester and Vernon, Connecticut. She was previously employed with...

Gloria J. Cantor

Gloria J. Cantor

Oct 7, 2018

Gloria Cantor, 93, of Manchester, CT  passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born to the late David and Irene (Feinsilver) Freeman in Bronx, NY on April 8, 1925. She and her family continued to reside in the Bronx until she settled in Vernon, CT in 1947. Gloria was a prominent member...

Honore J. Gallant

Honore J. Gallant

Oct 6, 2018

Honore J. Gallant (Politi), age 48, loving wife of 19 years to Douglas Gallant passed away on Saturday morning October 6, 2018 of heart disease complications. She was born April 18, 1970 in Springfield, MA. She was a graduate of Manchester High School. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University in 1994, and in 2006 received an...

Dominga Calderon

Dominga Calderon

Sep 30, 2018

Dominga Calderon, 83, of Bloomfield, wife of the late Jorge Calderon Sr., passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Bloomfield with her family by her side. She was born on April 20, 1935 in Cusco, Peru. Dominga is survived by her children Mary, Abraham, Jorge Jr., Moses, Henry, Arthur, Julius, Elizabeth, Elizabeth "Nish" as well many grandchildren and great...

Beatrice L Champagne

Beatrice L Champagne

Sep 28, 2018

Beatrice Lévesque Champagne, 76, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully Friday, September 28, 2018 in Hartford. Bea was born on May 16, 1942 in New York City, daughter of the late André and Etta (Brower) Levesque. Prior to retirement she was employed by Center City Churches in Hartford as a grant writer, and spent many hours volunteering at Peter's Retreat in...

Gary L Stickels

Gary L Stickels

Sep 27, 2018

Gary L. Stickels, 64, loving husband of 32 years of Cynthia (Gagnon) Stickels passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from complications after heart surgery. Gary was born on May 29, 1954 in Hartford son of the late Bernard & Irene Stickels. He was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and was a graduate of Manchester High School. Gary...

Richard F. Rose

Richard F. Rose

Sep 12, 2018

Richard Frank Rose of Manchester, Connecticut passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the age of 83. Richard was born to parents Clinton and Winifred (Brown) Rose on April 17, 1935 in East Orange, New Jersey. Richard was an Eagle Scout and served in the Army Reserves at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. He retired after 30 years at Southern New...

Howard K. French Jr.

Howard K. French Jr.

Sep 7, 2018

Howard K. French, Jr., 71, of Manchester, CT passed away September 7, 2018. He was born April 8, 1947, in Willimantic, CT, the son of Howard K. French, Sr. and Edna (Jansen) French. On June 30, 1992, in Ludlow, VT, Howard married his soulmate, Katharyn, and they enjoyed 26 years of marriage together. They enjoyed travelling, especially through Connecticut, Rhode...

Thomas J Burke

Thomas J Burke

Aug 29, 2018

Thomas J. Burke, 52, of East Hartford, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. He was born on October 9, 1965 in Hartford one of four children of Elizabeth (Donovan) Burke Hughes of Pelion, SC and the late Thomas Burke. Tom was employed as an automotive mechanic and had worked for several companies in the Hartford area. He was an...

Tanya Ann Reichelt

Tanya Ann Reichelt

Aug 26, 2018

Tanya Ann (Parrott) Reichelt, 76, of South Windsor, formerly of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 after a four-month battle with cancer. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on September 16, 1941, daughter of the late Roger E. Parrott Sr. and Victoria (Siwik) Parrott. Her family moved to Manchester in 1945. Tanya graduated from Manchester High School in...

Ronald A Gustafson

Ronald A Gustafson

Aug 21, 2018

Ronald A. Gustafson, 79, of Waterford, formerly of Manchester, beloved husband for over 50 years of the late Barbara (Pastula) Gustafson passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Fairview Nursing Home in Groton on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Ron was born on February 7, 1939 in Manchester the only son of the late Helmer and Katherine (Turek)...

Duane A Steinburg

Duane A Steinburg

Aug 15, 2018

Duane Steinburg, 48, of Willimantic, died August 13, 2018 at his home.  Duane most enjoyed spending time with his wife and daughters, and the family cats. He had a very caring personality and his smile alone would brighten your day.  Duane was a gentle soul with many friends and was loved by all who knew him.   There are no calling...

Frances Helena Parkman

Frances Helena Parkman

Aug 7, 2018

Frances "Frankie" H. (Sessions) Parkman, 70, of Manchester, CT went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, while surrounded by her loved ones at St. Francis Hospital. Born December 8, 1947 at Rockville General Hospital, Frances was the second of five children born of the late Samuel E. Sessions and Vivian M. (Sloan) Sessions of Stafford....

Jordan K. Murdock

Jordan K. Murdock

Jul 25, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Jordan Keane Murdock announces his passing, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the age of 56 years. He was born on October 24, 1961.  Jordan will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Teresa, and their children, Martin and Madyson. SFC Jordan Murdock was a member of the United...

Darrell Dewayne Lawhorn, Jr.

Darrell Dewayne Lawhorn, Jr.

Jun 29, 2018

Darrell DeWayne Lawhorn Jr. (DJ), age 10, died Friday, June 29, 2018 of seizures. He was born June 8, 2008 in Hartford, CT. He is the son of Darrell DeWayne Lawhorn Sr. and Toni Renee Lawhorn (Coble) of Manchester, CT and younger brother to Loriana Lawhorn. DJ attended Martin Elementary School in Manchester, where he participated in unified sports and...

Alfred Elijah Edwards Jr.

Alfred Elijah Edwards Jr.

Jun 19, 2018

Alfred E. Edwards Jr, 93, of Manchester, husband to the late Barbara (Leavitt) Edwards, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Manchester. Alfred was born in Natick, MA on August 17, 1924, son to Alfred E. Edwards Sr. and Blanche E. (Metcalf) Edwards. Mr. Edwards attended Natick public schools until his senior year when he transferred to Mercersburg Academy...

Helen M Kelsey

Helen M Kelsey

Jun 14, 2018

Helen Morse Kelsey, 92, of Branford, CT passed away on June 14th, 2018 at Connecticut Hospice. Helen was born in New Haven, CT to Shirley and Helen "Woodward" Morse. She was an energetic cheerleader from her East Haven high school years right up to her passing. As a spirited advocate, Helen found a lifetime of joy in community service. Helen...

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