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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â 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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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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