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Ram Asra Khurana of Newtown, Connecticut, passed away on September 19, 2020. He died at the age of 84. Ram arrived with his young family in the United States from India in 1970, believing that tomorrow would be better than today. Like Lin Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, "the young, scrappy, and hungry" immigrant landed in New York City knowing no one. He had only $100 to his name, but was certain, like millions of people had been before him, that there would be a place for his...

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The soul of Jaime Joe Pierson crossed over peacefully on Sept 15th, 2020. He was the son of the late Alan E. and Jean L. Pierson of Bethlehem, Ct. He was predeceased by his brother David A. Pierson and leaves behind his living sisters Lauren Gallagher (John) of New Milford, Bethel Prescott (Steve) of Port Hadlock, WA, Mary Rife (Tom) of Bakersfield, CA and Sarah Pierson of Dudley, MA. Jaime enjoyed watching his favorite television programs and movies. He particularly liked "The Walking...

Dr Robert Piscatelli, 84. Dr Robert (Bob) Piscatelli of Woodbury, CT passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.  He was 84.  Born on February 19, 1936 in New Haven, CT, Bob lived an uncompromised life of faith, family and service to his community.  He was a graduate of Branford High School where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball.  The first in his family to...

Robert Henry Stockwell, Sr., 71, of Peter Road passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital with his children by his side. Bob departed this life two weeks after his beloved wife and life partner of over 30 years Jean O’Grady Stockwell. Bob was born in Waterbury on November 20, 1948, son of the late Charles F. and Clare R. (Tuttle) Stockwell, Jr. A lifelong resident of Woodbury, Bob and his friend and business partner Peter Carroll own Rocky...

Walter F. Hahn of Southbury, CT passed away Monday September 7, 2020. He was the husband of the late Irene I. Hahn. Mr. Hahn was born in Detwang, Germany the son of the late Johann and Anna (Gogelein) Hahn. He resided in Southbury for the last 20 years. Walter was a member of the Arion Singing Society in New Milford, CT and a member of the Congregational Church of New Fairfield. He was an accomplished carpenter working for Local Union 45 for over 40 years.  Walter enjoyed the...

Elizabeth “Bette” Dee Durfee passed away peacefully at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury, CT on September 7, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Miller Durfee. Together they provided a loving and nurturing home for their children and grandchildren throughout their 54 years of marriage. Born in 1930, Bette grew up in Hartford, CT. She attended Bristol High School and went on to work at Traveler’s Insurance Co.  Once she married in 1951, they lived in...

Richard E. Boston of Southbury, passed away on August 28, 2020 at Newtown Rehab. He was born on September 15, 1949 in New Castle, PA to the late Ruth & William Boston. He was a devoted husband, father, & grandfather. Dick is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara, his son & wife, Doctors Travis & Melina Boston of Wernersville, PA and their children, Kaitlin, Leah, & Brendan Boston. He also leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Louise (Charles) Best...

Florence C. Shamansky, 86, entered into peaceful rest on August 27th, 2020 at New Milford Hospital. Florence was a resident of Southbury, formerly from Seymour. She spent most of her life working for Practical Automation, and spent recent years having various occupations. If you asked Florence her favorite job, she would simply say being a grandmother.  Florence was born in Shelton, on September 21st, 1933, to Mary and Constantine Henriques. She is preceded in death by her six...

Jean O’Grady-Stockwell, age 64, of Peter Road and formerly of Norwalk, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital, with her family at her side, including her cherished life partner of over 30 years, Robert H. Stockwell, Sr.  Born in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marjorie O’Grady.  She grew up in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School.  She went on to graduate from dog grooming School.  During her 40+ year career she...