Obituaries

Sep 1, 2021

It is time to celebrate the life of Miriam Theresa Cabrera, of Midddletown, CT, who peacefully passed away on September 1st, 2021.

Miriam was born in the village of Santurce in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 30th, 1957. Miriam's life partner of 40 years, and father of her children, Charles G. Rodriguez, she met in Long...

Aug 25, 2021

NEWINGTON, CT and HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC: Teresa P. Haddock, 86, was born in Lima, Peru in 1934. She entered Heaven’s gates on August 25, 2021. She loved travelling internationally, and enjoyed her house in Peru, and her beachfront condominium on Hilton Head Island, SC, where she retired to in the early 1990s. She enjoyed playing Bingo and tennis...

Aug 17, 2021

Alan John Laviana, 71, of Avon, Connecticut, passed away on August 17, 2021. Alan lived a full and warm life and will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Alan completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering at Central Connecticut State University. After many years working throughout Connecticut and transitioning over to the aerospace realm, Alan retired from...

Aug 13, 2021

Robert (Bob) S. Johnson, Sr., 96 of New Britain passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021.  He was born on November 3, 1924 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Hilda Nash Martin and Stephen Johnson. He moved to Connecticut at the age of 16 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps 42nd Division.  A proud veteran of WWII,...

Aug 8, 2021

John Anthony Amodio, born Giovanni Antonio Amodio, passed away peacefully in his home in Bonita Springs, FL on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 100 years old, 26 days shy of his 101 st birthday. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 72 years, Emma Angeli Amodio of Bonita Springs, FL, his two daughters, Debra...

Aug 6, 2021

A TIME TO BE BORN

Doris Ann Bowden was born December 22, 1953 to Mr. Herbert & Mother Addie L. Brown in Richmond, VA. She was the oldest of three siblings. In her early years, she and her family migrated to Connecticut. She received her education in the New Britain School System. In 1972, Doris...

Aug 5, 2021

Jose Antonio Cruz, 47, of New Britain, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong resident and was a member of the Pentecostal church.  Jose enjoyed remote control cars and was a diehard New England Patriots fan.

Surviving are...

Aug 5, 2021

Auria Ramos born October 15, 1950 (70 years old) of New Britain peacefully passed away on Thursday August 5, 2021 at her home.

Calling hours and funeral service will be held on Monday, August 9th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051.  A prayer service will be...

Aug 2, 2021

Louise (Johnson) Harlow, 82, of Higganum, originally of Newington, passed away on August 2, 2021 at home after a brief battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Gunnard and Elsie (Melander) Johnson; a former member of Bethany Covenant Church (New Britain); a graduate of Newington High School and North Park College (Chicago); a former resident of Carlisle, MA,...

Jul 30, 2021

Elizabeth (Hovhanessian) Kalagian, 99, of Newington, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021. Born February 17, 1922, and raised in New Britain, Elizabeth, known as "Lizzie" or "Betty" was the oldest of five children to the late Hagop “Jacob” and Osanna (Manoogian) Hovhanessian. Elizabeth attended New Britain Schools, graduating from New Britain High School. Elizabeth’s happiest times were...

Jul 30, 2021

Elizabeth (Hovhanessian) Kalagian, 99, of Newington, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021. Born February 17, 1922, and raised in New Britain, Elizabeth, known as "Lizzie" or "Betty" was the oldest of five children to the late Hagop “Jacob” and Osanna (Manoogian) Hovhanessian. Elizabeth attended New Britain Schools, graduating from New Britain High School. Elizabeth’s happiest times were...

Jul 26, 2021

Carmen Rosa Rivera passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family at the Hospital of Central CT on July 26 2021.  She leaves behind her sons Jose and Anthony Rivera of Bristol, her daughter Damaris Rivera of Michigan, her grandchildren Angelica and Joseph, and her brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews whom she loved unconditionally.

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Jul 25, 2021

Thorsten L. “Turk” Wennberg Jr., 90, of Bristol, husband of Marlene Wennberg, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2021.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Thorsten L. Wennberg Sr. and Greta (Johnson) Wennberg.   Turk was a New Britain resident before moving to Bristol in 1962.  He was a U.S. Air...

Jul 24, 2021

It’s with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Eleanor A. (Conti) Shaw on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the age of 91.  She was surrounded by her loving family while taking her final breath.  Eleanor was the loving wife of Robert A. Shaw to whom she was married to for 51 years until Bob’s passing...

Jul 18, 2021

Samuel Delgado Jr., 22, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  Born in New Britain, he was a life long resident.  Samuel was an avid fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics.  He enjoyed spending time with his brothers and sisters, especially playing video games with them.

Surviving...

Jul 17, 2021

Henry R. “Hank” (Poplawski) Poplaski, a lifetime resident of New Britain, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a brief illness while in Hartford Hospital. “Hank”, as he was most well known by friends and customers, was an automotive repair business owner of Hank’s Automotive on Farmington Avenue for 60 years. He dutifully served thousands of individuals and businesses...