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Zellie Bernard Block

Zellie Bernard Block

Oct 6, 2020

Zellie Bernard Block, 85, of Hampton, CT, passed away October 6, 2020, surrounded by family. It is with profound sadness that we share the loss of our Dad and Grandpa. He was born March 1, 1935 in Danbury, CT to Joseph and Pauline (Goldberg) Block. His favorite occupation was as an EMT in Hartford from which he finally decided to...

Maria Cynthia Roman

Maria Cynthia Roman

Sep 21, 2020

Maria Cynthia Roman "Cindy", 35 of Manchester, Connecticut passed away Monday, September 21st, 2020 at Hartford Hospital.  Cindy was born January 14th, 1985 in Willimantic, CT to Daniel Roman and Maria Feliciano. Cindy worked as a CNA, she always loved to help others.  Cindy enjoyed going on long rides to the beach and spending time with her kids and her...

Daniel Cole

Daniel Cole

Sep 14, 2020

Daniel Cole (86) of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of Florence Squire Cole, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020, with his family at his side. Daniel was born September 10, 1934 in New York City to the late Michael and Rose "Rosenthal" Cole. Daniel was a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and the City College of New...

Mervin Clemson

Mervin Clemson

Sep 13, 2020

Mervin Lewis Clemson, 91, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on September 29, 1928 to the late Andrew and Ruby (Beebe) Clemson. At the early age of 16, Merv began his work career at Griswold Engineering. He then entered the Army where he served...

Clayton J. Ouellette

Clayton J. Ouellette

Sep 6, 2020

Clayton Joseph Allen Ouellette, 79, of Manchester, CT passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends.  He was born in Van Buren, Maine to the late Onezime and Bertha (Violette) Ouellette. Clayton grew up in Van Buren, ME then moved to Manchester, CT to raise his family. He enjoyed taking care of others, family,...

Michael Norman

Michael Norman

Sep 4, 2020

Michael D. Norman, 82, of Manchester, CT, beloved husband for 59 years to Mary "Bonnie" (Marshall) Norman died on Friday, September 4, 2020 of complications of COVID-19. Michael was born in Hartford on January 22, 1938 to the late Ida Evelyn (Cohen) and Samuel Norman. Graduating from UConn in 1960, he was an elementary school teacher in Manchester for more...

Sandra Banks

Sandra Banks

Aug 31, 2020

Sandra Yvonne Banks passed away on August 31, 2020.  Sandra was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 18, 1949 to the late Mildred Banks and James Banks along with her late sisters Edwina Bell and Charol Banks. Sandra was a friendly and fun loving person who loved people and music. She was well known throughout the Hartford area, leaving her...

Helen A. Griffeth

Helen A. Griffeth

Aug 31, 2020

Helen A. (Geci) Griffeth, 97, of East Hartford, CT, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully after a brief illness on August 31, 2020. She was born to the late John and Anna (Carr) Geci of East Hartford. Helen graduated from East Hartford High School in 1940. She went on to work at Royal Typewriter. She left work to raise...

Richard Jensen

Richard Jensen

Aug 26, 2020

On Wednesday, August 26, Richard Jensen passed away at the age of 76 after an eight-month battle with cancer.  Rich was born on May 18, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY.  Shortly thereafter his family moved to Glenrock, NJ. Rich earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), graduating in 1966.  While at RPI he was a member...

Thelma "Nonnie" Kennedy

Thelma "Nonnie" Kennedy

Aug 21, 2020

Thelma Louise (Swanson) "Nonnie" Kennedy, 88, of Manchester, wife of the late David D. Kennedy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family when the angels came down to lead mom home on Friday, August 21, 2020. Thelma was born in Putnam, CT, the daughter of late George and Elsie Swanson.  She was a graduate of Manchester High School. ...

Katherine A. Baldwin

Katherine A. Baldwin

Aug 10, 2020

Katherine Anne Baldwin quietly passed away at home on Monday, August 10, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Geraldine and Bruce Lyon. Kathy was born July 12, 1959 and resided in Manchester, CT, where she passionately tended to her gardens and beautified her home. Katherine worked for over 34 years as a teacher...

Donald Kurapkot

Donald Kurapkot

Aug 10, 2020

Donald Kurapkot, 83, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Manchester Hospital. Donald was born August 5, 1937 to Otto and Jennie Kurapkot of Manchester, CT.  He was a lifelong resident of Manchester and grew up in the north end of Manchester where he was once a volunteer Eighth District fireman and he also served...

Christine L. Keys

Christine L. Keys

Aug 10, 2020

Christine Lynne Keys, 51, of Manchester, CT died peacefully on August 10, 2020, at Hartford Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, on March 31, 1969, the daughter of Jacqueline L. Keys and the late Thomas H. Keys. Christine graduated from Yorktown High School, Yorktown Heights, New York, in 1987. In 1991,...

Elmer J. Snyder Iii

Elmer J. Snyder Iii

Aug 7, 2020

Elmer J. Snyder III, 60, of Hampton, CT, died unexpectedly in his home on August 7, 2020. He was a self-employed Investor and desired to be an AKC Breeder. He also had dreams of restoring his 1600's farmhouse. Elmer loved all of his Alaskan Malamutes as his children, was an avid Baseball, (Boston Red Sox fan), Football (NYG), and all...

Chana Kornblum

Chana Kornblum

Aug 5, 2020

Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Steven "Steve" Simpson

Steven "Steve" Simpson

Jul 22, 2020

TO VIEW THE SERVICE PLEASE CLICK HERE Steven A. Simpson, age 61, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Hartford Hospital. Steve was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was born on March 13, 1959 to William and Gertrude (Moran) Simpson in Manchester, CT. In 1986 he married Robin Ballsieper and in 1991 the couple welcomed their...

Frank James Carlson

Frank James Carlson

Jul 19, 2020

Frank Carlson, 59, husband of Valerie (Wilkins) Carlson, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 winning his courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Born in Hartford Connecticut on May 28 1961, he was the son of the late Clifford and Bonnie Carlson. Frank had resided in Manchester most of his life. He graduated from Howell Cheney Technical High School, Class...

Paul W. Savastano

Paul W. Savastano

Jul 6, 2020

Paul William Savastano, 71, of Vernon, CT, loving husband for 50 years to Kathy, passed away peacefully at home on July 6th, 2020 after a brave battle with ALS.  He was born February 5th, 1949, to Dorothy "Olive" and Laurence Savastano. Paul grew up in Coventry, CT, graduated from Coventry High School, and enlisted in the US Army in 1969. ...

Mary Rosemarie Arsenault

Mary Rosemarie Arsenault

Jun 17, 2020

Mary Rosemarie Arsenault, 48 of Mansfield Center passed away unexpectedly at Windham Hospital on June 17, 2020.  She was born February 28, 1972 in Manchester, Connecticut to Gloria Johnson and Eugene Arsenault of Willimantic, CT.  Mary enjoyed taking care of adult mentally challenged clients and spending time with her nieces, nephews, and her friends' children. Mary leaves behind three brothers...

Nancy V. Howe

Nancy V. Howe

Jun 14, 2020

Nancy V. Howe passed away June 14, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital.Mrs. Howe was born January 3, 1940 to John and Theresa (Locke) Vail.  She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Howe Sr. of  54 years. Nancy liked Nascar,  the Boston Red Socks and the New Orleans Saints. Nancy loved going to Disney World.  Which first started with her kids...

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