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Dalila Vasquez
Nov 6, 2017
Dalila Vasquez, 67, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 at home. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Vasquez and Carmen Caraballo. She was a New Britain resident most of her life and was a member of Iglesia El Buen Samaritano Jose de Diego in New Britain.
Surviving...
William H. Dornfried Sr.
Oct 29, 2017
William H. Dornfried Sr., 88, of Kensington and Old Saybrook, husband of Frances (Dower) Dornfried, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in New Britain, Bill was the son of the late Joseph Dornfried and the late Pauline (Meyer) Dornfried and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He lived...
Andres Vega Arroyo
Oct 26, 2017
Andres Vega Arroyo, 55, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.
Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Justo Vega and Elsie Arroyo. He was currently employed at KMO Landscaping and formerly worked for Amodio Moving Co.
Surviving are his loving companion, Nancy Rosado; three children, Antonio Cruz, Vanessa...
Patrese (Patricia) Bielinski
Oct 23, 2017
Patrese Bielinski (Patricia Valitsky), 56, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on October 23rd, 2017. Patrese was born and lived in New Britain and while there, worked as an advocate for individuals with disabilities, and strived to enrich and liberate them as human beings.
She was a compassionate woman who worked tirelessly for those less fortunate. She enjoyed...
Walter S. Wojculewicz
Oct 20, 2017
Walter S. Wojculewicz, 93, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Eknoian) Wojculewicz, his loving partner and friend from 1973 to her death in 1999.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Peter and Stella Wojculewicz. Walter was a...
Russell F. Anderson
Oct 20, 2017
Russell Frederick Anderson, 79, completed his life journey on October 20th 2017, ultimately felled by what he typically referred to as “the big C”. He came into this world on July 14th, 1938, born to Gladys (Anderson) and Russell Anderson Sr. in New Britain, CT where he grew up and lived for the first half of his life.
...Siran Mardirosian
Oct 13, 2017
Siran (Malkasian) Mardirosian, 92, of Hartford, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017. She was the widow of Aram Mardirosian.
Born in Jamaica Queens, NY, Siran was the daughter of the late Nishan and Vartouhie (Armaghanian) Malkasian. She was a long time resident of Wethersfield, moving from Plainview, Long Island over 61 years ago....
Lawrence T. Bartlett
Oct 12, 2017
Lawrence T. Bartlett, 63, of Meriden, husband of Carol (DePaolo) Bartlett, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
Born in Southington, he was the son of the late Lawrence W. and Rita (Marrotto) Bartlett. He was a former Southington resident before moving to Meriden 28 years ago. Lawrence was employed at Hillside Automotive in...
Gertrude "Trudy" Elisabeth Johnson
Oct 5, 2017
Gertrude Elisabeth Johnson went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, after a brief illness. Trudy was born on July 31, 1925, in East Providence, Rhode Island to Peter and Clara Anderson, the third of their four children. She grew up in East Providence and was confirmed in the Christian faith at the Covenant Congregational Church...
Gladys Klotz
Oct 3, 2017
Gladys (Bonkosky) Klotz, 99, formerly of Kensington, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Southington Care Center. She was the widow of Stephen Klotz Jr.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late William and Matilda (Ritz) Bonkosky. Gladys was a Kensington resident for over 50 years and was a former resident of...
Robert Earl Erkson
Oct 1, 2017
Robert Earl Erkson, 84, of Kensington, widower of Elsie Dixon Erkson, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on October 1, 2017.
Born in Burlington CT, he was the son of Earl Case Erkson and Sadie Okenquist Erkson.
Bob was a resident of Kensington for 64 years and of Winter Haven FL for...
Bernice Froeba
Oct 1, 2017
Bernice Froeba, 92, formerly of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at Ledgecrest Healthcare Center.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Edith (Galpin) Froeba. Bernice was a resident of New Britain most of her life and was formerly employed as an Executive Secretary at Stanley Works. ...
Claire S. Kus
Sep 28, 2017
Claire (Strajkowski) Kus, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Autumn Lake Heatlhcare surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Edward M. Kus for 63 years.
Born in New Britain, Claire was the daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Olszewska) Strajkowski. She has been a New Britain resident all of her...
Arthur Simonian
Sep 26, 2017
Arthur Simonian, 87, of New Britain, CT died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was born in Bronx, NY, January 25, 1930 (as he liked saying, across from “Yankee Stadium”). He was the son of Karekin and Aghavne (Kaprielian) Simonian, both Armenian genocide survivors, and was married for 67 years to Lucy R. (Yessian) in New...
Carol Marie Nass
Sep 25, 2017
Carol Marie (Stabert) Nass, age 78, of Girard Township, PA died on September 25, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Fairview, PA after a 10 year battle with Lymphoma. She was the beloved wife of Wilbur “Bill” Nass for 56+ years.
Carol was born in New Britain, CT January 27, 1939 and was the daughter of the...
Thomas A. Hall
Sep 20, 2017
Thomas Hall, of New Britain, passed away on September 20 at the age of 72 after a brief illness. Tom was the son of the late Ernest Hall and Renee (Peterson) Hall, who kept him busy growing up on the family owned and operated Ferndale Dairy in Kensington.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46...
Joan A. Norman
Sep 20, 2017
Joan A. Norman, 80, of Brookline, MA passed away on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017.
Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Elmer M. Norman and Grace Louise (Barks) Norman. Joan was a former resident of Kensington, CT. She was a graduate of Boston College and was a resident of Brookline most of her life. ...
Dorothy Frances Macpherson
Sep 20, 2017
Dorothy Frances MacPherson, 93, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. She was the widow of Edward F. MacPherson.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late David Axel Olander and Ingeborg Olander. Dorothy was a long time Plainville resident and was formerly employed as a sportswear buyer for Raphael’s Department...
Harry Badrigian
Sep 19, 2017
Harry Badrigian, 89, formerly of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. He was the husband of the late Rose (Harmaian) Badrigian.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Peter and Helen (Bayondorian) Badrigian. Harry was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and completed music school...
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