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Frances Dornfried

Frances Dornfried

Jun 2, 2020

Frances (Dower) Dornfried, 89, of Kensington and Old Saybrook, wife of the late William H. Dornfried, Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Born in New Haven, Frances was the daughter of the late William and Mary Dower and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She lived in Kensington and spent summers at Cornfield...

Arthur "Jack" Gauthier

Arthur "Jack" Gauthier

Jun 2, 2020

Arthur “Jack” Gauthier, 94, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  He was predeceased by his wife Isabel Lorraine Gauthier, who passed away in 2014.

Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Pierre and Myrtle (Walder) Gauthier.  Jack was a former...

Lillian Conaway

Lillian Conaway

Jun 2, 2020

Lillian Conaway, 86, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at Newington Health Care Center on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. She was a devoted mother, a humble friend and an overall giving person.

Born in Ailey, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Will and Ruby (McCloud) Clark. She was the widow of Johnnie B. Conaway. Lillian...

Joan Catherine Cabelus

Joan Catherine Cabelus

Jun 1, 2020

Joan Catherine (Rosato) Cabelus, 83, of New Britain passed away peacefully Monday afternoon at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.  Joan was born on May 28, 1937 in Waterbury, CT and was a graduate of the Wilby High School class of 1955.   She moved to New Britain at age 20, after marrying the love of her life, William Cabelus, Sr.,...

Lois T. Hall

Lois T. Hall

May 30, 2020

Lois Hall (Terry) died on Saturday May 30, 2020 at the age of 89. She was born in 1931 in New Britain to Mina and Willis Terry. She attended New Britain public schools and the University of Connecticut, where she graduated in 1953. Lois worked at Ferndale Ice Cream Bar where she met her husband, Graham Hall Sr. They...

Lisa Gaye Tardif

Lisa Gaye Tardif

May 28, 2020

Lisa Gaye Tardif, 61, of Berlin, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Hartford Hospital.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Alcid and Florida Thibodeau.  Lisa was a former New Britain resident before moving to Berlin 24 years ago.  She was formerly employed at Honeywell.  Lisa enjoyed crafting, baking, motorcycle rides,...

James H. Dahlgren

James H. Dahlgren

May 28, 2020

James H. Dahlgren, age 69, of Southington, passed away on Thursday May 28, 2020 from a courageous battle with congestive heart failure at the Hospital of Central CT.

He was born November 25, 1950, in Berlin CT to the late Harold and Sophie (Ducki) Dahlgren.  James was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of...

Cruz Maria Escobales

Cruz Maria Escobales

May 28, 2020

Cruz Maria Escobales, 84, of Plainville, widow of the late Minervino Escobales, passed away Thursday, May 28th 2020 at her home in Plainville, CT. Cruz leaves behind her dear friend and close confidant, Mr. Ceasar Torres.  Mr. Torres was a loving companion who has always shown a deep devotion towards caring for Cruz.  She was the daughter of Isolina...

Irma Dejesus

Irma Dejesus

May 25, 2020

Irma DeJesus, 80, of New Britain passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Demetrio DeJesus and Asuncion Ruberte.  Irma was a New Britain resident for the past 45 years and was a member of St. Mary Church.  She...

Maria Velasquez

Maria Velasquez

May 23, 2020

Maria Velasquez, 76, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was a New Britain resident for over 50 years.  She attended Higher Ground Christian Church in Bristol. Maria enjoyed reading the Bible early in the morning, listening to music, watching...

Grace P. Gallagher

Grace P. Gallagher

May 22, 2020

Grace Patricia Gallagher, age 97, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 22, 2020 in West Hartford, Connecticut.

She was born on November 26, 1922, in Southington, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Dominic and Marie Carmella (Mongillo) Tedesco.

Grace was preceded in death by her beloved husband William “Billy” Gallagher and siblings John J Tedesco,...

Mary Ann Bielinski

Mary Ann Bielinski

May 18, 2020

Mary Ann (Luppino) Bielinski peacefully passed away on May 18, 2020 of natural causes at the age of 91.   She was the beloved wife of Steven (Steve) Bielinski, Jr who predeceased her in 2005 after 57 years of marriage. Born in New Britain CT in 1928, she was the daughter of the late Domenick and Cora (Fuschillo) Luppino. Steve...

Anthony J. Jack

Anthony J. Jack

May 16, 2020

Anthony “Uncle Tony” Jack, 45 years old of New Britain was tragically taken from this life on Saturday, May 16 th , 2020 in a motorcycle accident.  Tony was a Behavior Specialist Assistant at Diloreto Magnet School for the Consolidated School District of New Britain.  He was also a Supervisor at Hastings House for the Bridge Family Center.  He...

Dorothy Cwikla

Dorothy Cwikla

May 15, 2020

Dorothy Cwikla, 96, formerly of Kensington, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Gardner Heights Healthcare Center in Shelton.  She was the widow of Joseph Cwikla who died in 1972.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Bogosian) Depoian.  Dorothy was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. in New...

Glenn Vahlstrom

Glenn Vahlstrom

May 10, 2020

On Sunday, May 10, 2020, Glenn Vahlstrom went home to be with the Lord at the age of 84. Born on October 1, 1935, in New Britain, CT, he was the son of O. Edwin and Eleanor Vahlstrom.

Glenn graduated from New Britain High School.  On April 11, 1959 he married his beloved wife Cynthia, together raised...

Grace Taricani

Grace Taricani

May 10, 2020

Grace Taricani, 94, formerly of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020.  She was the widow of Edwin Taricani.

Born in Orchard Park, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Carrie (Thompson) Lewis.  Grace was a long time New Britain resident before moving to Middlewoods of Farmington 4 years ago where...

Maryann E. Boryczki

Maryann E. Boryczki

May 6, 2020

Maryann E. Boryczki, 90, of The Jefferson House, Newington, formerly of New Britain and Berlin, CT, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of Henry F. Boryczki, Sr. who predeceased Maryann in 2006. Born February 20, 1930, she truly lived her life for her family and her church and is now on her journey...

Patricia Barrett

Patricia Barrett

May 6, 2020

Patricia (Stevens) Barrett, 84, of Kensington, widow of Rodney R. Barrett, passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2020 at Middlesex Hospital.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Helen (Davis) Stevens.  Patricia was a Kensington resident since 1963 and was formerly employed at Northeast Utilities.  Pat enjoyed traveling to Las...

Ralph J. Muli Jr.

Ralph J. Muli Jr.

May 5, 2020

Surrounded in prayer by friends and family, Ralph J. Muli Jr. passed from this world on May 5th, 2020 after a valiant battle with a brief illness.  Ralph was born March 18th, 1942, the son of Ralph (Ray) Muli and Sally Muli (both deceased) of Meriden.  Ralph grew up, began his married life and started his family in Meriden,...

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