All Obituaries

Vichitdara Saczawa, 43, of Oxford,  CT  lost her battle with breast cancer.  Passing away, peacefully, on February 20, 2020 at Yale New Haven hospital Smilow Cancer Center.   Dara was a kind soul who always put others before herself.  She has several good friends from childhood to college and into adulthood.  Everyone who knew her will remember her infectious laugh and great sense of humor.   Her hands were always creating something...

SOUTHBURY — Pearl Leibowitz, 90, of Heritage Village, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury after a brief illness. She was the loving wife for 60 years of the late Arnie Leibowitz. Pearl was born December 23, 1929 in Borough Park, N.Y., the daughter of the late Morris and Minnie Rosenfeld. She lived in Massapequa NY, then in Howard Beach for 25 years. In 1990, she and her husband retired to Heritage Village in Southbury to be closer to her...

Donald Edmond Milot, of Southbury, Ct, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2020, after a brief illness.   Son of Charles and Mary Milot, Don was born on August 10th, 1938 in Waterbury, Ct, the second of four children.   After graduating from Crosby High School, Class of 1956, Don served in the Army Reserves. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Fairfield University in 1960. Don lived a full life spending most of his career as a Human Resources executive, as well...

Eric J. Hall, 62, of Southbury, Connecticut passed away on February 14, 2020 surrounded by family and close friends. He constantly reminded those around him of the value of living life to the absolute fullest and the importance of seizing every moment. Eric believed that the only way to truly live life was to be a kid at heart, and he never let go of his love for all things fun including everything Disney. A compassionate soul, Eric’s commitment to the people around him was evident...

Joan Leonore Ashworth Nichols, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Daughter of Harold Chase Ashworth and Leonore Goodspeed Ashworth, Joan was born on November 7, 1928 in Waterbury, the second of three children, and was raised in Watertown, Connecticut. She attended Chase Collegiate School and graduated from Wellesley College in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Joan continued her education at the University of...

John Robert Anderson, Sr.  John R. Anderson, Sr., 85, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12th, surrounded by family and friends.  He was the beloved husband of Carol (Skowronski) Anderson, with whom he would have celebrated 55 years of marriage this coming May.  He was born on July 15, 1934 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Oscar and Joanne (Lengyel) Anderson.  He was raised in Naugatuck and graduated from the University of Connecticut in...

Gregory Rogers Johnson passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 11, 2020. Greg was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Linda Johnson, and his sister, Page Lindsay.  Greg leaves behind his beloved wife of 37 years, Bonnie Wright Johnson, and his three stepdaughters, Jessica DeMarest and her spouse, Jeffrey; Heather Cole and her spouse, Michael; and Katie Lapointe.  Greg was very proud of his stepdaughters and his five granddaughters, Chelsea and...

John J. Driscoll, after 81 joyful years, has answered the call to join his wife Ann Marie, brother Jim and his beloved parents with God. He uplifted so many with his love of making people laugh, dancing, and sharing stories of his escapades as a NYC iron worker. John put his family and friends above all else including his children: Mathew Driscoll, Carolyn and Jeff Conlon, and Danielle Driscoll; his grandchildren, the Conlon Clan: Christopher and Lilly; Cody and Megan; Sara and...

Jane M. Underhill MacLellan, age 87, of Brookfield and formerly of Southbury passed away peacefully at home on February 9.  She was the loving mother of four, grandmother of six, and great grandmother of five.  Jane had one son, George III, and one sister, Joyce Thomas, who predeceased her.  She is survived by her three remaining children, Sharon, Gail, and Wesley.  Jane lived a life of strength, grit, and selflessness, even in the face of hardship.  As Jane once...

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