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Phyllis S. Gordon
Dec 26, 2022
Phyllis L. (Sandberg) Gordon, 97, formerly of Manchester, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Vernon Manor, with family at her side. Wife of the late Robert J. Gordon, Jr., Phyllis was born on August 8, 1925, daughter of the late Harry T. and Ethel (Fisher) Sandberg. Phyllis grew up in East Glastonbury and attended the town's one room...
Maryann Satryb
Dec 6, 2022
MaryAnn Pazianos Satryb of Palm Harbor, Florida, died peacefully on December 6, 2022, surrounded by family. She joined her beloved husband of 49 years, Bernhardt "Bernie" Louis Satryb, who predeceased her a year ago in 2021. Endlessly creative, generous, and engaged with her community, MaryAnn was born in Manchester, CT on December 21, 1928, the first of three children of...
Kenneth N. Tedford
Dec 2, 2022
Kenneth N. Tedford (79) passed away unexpectedly on December 2, with his family at his side. He was born June 26, 1943 to Harold and Doris (Dowding) Tedford. Ken lived most of his life in Manchester, CT and graduated from Manchester High School in 1961. He attended Upper Iowa University and The University of Connecticut School of Law. He retired ...
Marion H. Tobias
Nov 7, 2022
Marion H. (Hurlburt) Tobias, 95, died peacefully on November 7, 2022 at Manchester Manor in Manchester. Marion was born in Hartford on June 2,1927 the daughter of Frederick "Fred" and Henrietta "Etta" Hurlburt of Manchester. She graduated from Manchester High School (1944). She was previously married to John G. M. Tobias in 1947, who predeceased her in 1989, and they...
Barry S. Chambers
Nov 1, 2022
Barry S. Chambers, 81, beloved husband of Priscilla G. Chambers, of Bolton passed away on November 1, 2022 at Saint Francis Hospital. He was born in Manchester, CT to Clarence and Olive Smith Chambers. On September 21st, 1968 he was married to Priscilla Gibson of the Priscilla Gibson School of Dance Arts. Barry is survived by his wife Priscilla of...
Dorothy Ostrout
Oct 31, 2022
Dorothy (Rybic) Ostrout of Manchester passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife for 62 years of Elmer H. Ostrout Jr., who passed away on November 6, 2009. Throughout her life, she instilled the gifts of love, happiness, caring and creativity into her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was...
Doris L. Hamm
Oct 30, 2022
With great sadness we share the passing of Doris Louise (Redd) Hamm of Selma, Alabama and Coventry, Connecticut. Doris passed October 30, 2022 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband Norman Hamm Sr., her son Willie Clyde Hamm, and his wife Charlotte. She leaves behind her son Norman Hamm Jr. and his wife Suzie. Grandchildren Kaile...
Miguel Crespo
Oct 25, 2022
Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and godly man; Miguel, 89 of Hartford, CT passed peacefully on October 25, 2022, leaving to his eternal home. He was a beloved father, grandfather, friend and respected loyal Christian who loved to read and write. A man who enjoyed collecting maps, books/bibles, sunglasses, pens and watches and always looking sharp! But most of...
Chester Edward Thomas
Oct 23, 2022
Chester (Chet) Edward Thomas, Jr, 91, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 after a short illness. He was born in Newark, NJ on June 26, 1931 to Viola Matilda Thomas (nee Geisheimer) and Chester Edward Thomas, Sr. Chet grew up in a house that his parents shared with his Uncle Frederick's family, and they were...
Florence R. Brown
Oct 13, 2022
Florence, from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada; born June 23, 1933, passed peacefully away on October 13 with husband by her side. Parents deceased, Bertha (Birdie) and Sheldon Ross of P.E.I. 5th daughter of 8 children. One surviving sister, Ruth Ross of Charlottetown, PEI. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Kenneth D. Brown of Manchester, CT Two...
Charles Keeney
Oct 3, 2022
Our Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Brother, Charles (Bob) Keeney sadly passed away on October 3rd, 2022. He was a great man and friend to all he knew. He will be sadly missed by all who's lives he touched. May he find Rest and Peace and may Heaven find the patience to accept all of his jokes. Heaven has received ...
Angelo C. Pedrazzini
Sep 18, 2022
Angelo Carlo Pedrazzini of Manchester, CT, died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the age of 94.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dora Keeney Pedrazzini. Angelo was born in Hartford, CT on March 21, 1928 to Pietro and Margherita Pedrazzini. He served in the Army National Guard during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged...
Ralph Edward Halvorsen
Sep 2, 2022
On Friday, September 2, 2022, Ralph Edward Halvorsen, Jr. died unexpectedly in Manchester, CT. He was 62 years old. Ralph is survived by his bride, Beth and their buddy, Dragon Face; his brother, Michael and his wife Heather of Virginia; his brother, John of Florida; his mother-in-law, Theresa Sohacki; his "sister-wives", Andrea Sohacki and Kristin Abraham; his brother-in-law, Eric Abraham;...
John Michael Lapointe
Aug 13, 2022
John Michael LaPointe, 70, of East Hartford, CT passed with his devoted wife by his side on August 13, 2022. The son of the late Robert LaPointe and Anita (Martin) Pinette and her husband Sylvio Pinette. Loved and respected by many, he earned his Masters Degree from Central Connecticut College in Design Engineering. He was employed at Pratt and Whitney...
Jean Hassett
Aug 5, 2022
Jean Hassett, 91, of Manchester, passed away at her home on August 5, 2022 after a long and full life, surrounded by her family. Jean was born on December 2, 1930 in Manchester, CT and graduated from Manchester High School in 1949. In 1947, she met her husband Richard, and they wed in 1950, going on to have 3 sons....
Victoria Dean
Jul 11, 2022
Victoria Dean, 68, of Vernon, passed away on Monday, July 11th, 2022. She was born on March 3rd, 1954 to Rudolph and Jacqueline Jacques. She was a loving and devoted daughter to her parents all their years, later becoming a caring mother to her own large family. She married her best friend and soulmate, living together over 30 incredible years....
David Arthur Doremus
Jul 8, 2022
David Arthur Doremus, born June 7, 1941, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester, Connecticut, he was the son of Milton Doremus and Catherine Norris Doremus of Manchester. A graduate of Manchester High School, Boston University and Williams College School of Banking. David began his career in lending and finance at Hartford...
Michael A. Maffucci
Jun 10, 2022
With sadness, Michael A. Maffucci, 61, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022. Raised in Wethersfield, he leaves his life partner Beatrice Robinson of 38 years, daughters, Tanya and Celso Marques, Alicia Robinson and Terrance, Kerrie Nelson and Antony Santana and Samantha Maffucci and Felix jr.; he also leaves behind seven handsome grandsons and three beautiful granddaughters; as...
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