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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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