Obituaries

Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

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Woodbury, Southbury, Bethlehem, Middlebury, South Britain, Oxford, Newtown, Roxbury, Washington, Washington Depot, New Milford, Bridgewater, Watertown, Sandy Hook

Patricia M. Warner

Patricia M. Warner

Apr 28, 2026

Patricia M. Warner, 86, of Woodbury, CT passed away April 28, 2026

Born February 18, 1940, at Bridgeport Hospital to parents Thomas and Mildred Smith.

Patricia embodied grace and quiet strength throughout her life. A devoted wife and mother, Patricia, cherished every moment spent with her family, reveling in the joys of watching them grow. Her heart radiated with love, embracing the...

Henry A. Neff

Henry A. Neff

Apr 27, 2026

Longtime Roxbury resident Henry Neff, a devoted husband and father and indefatigable storyteller, died peacefully on April 27 at age 98. Through his final night he lived in his home of more than 60 years, where he and his beloved late wife, Jean, had raised two sons, forged generations of family memories and shared the simplest yet richest of lives....

Eileen Bly

Eileen Bly

Apr 26, 2026

Eileen H. Bly, 97, passed away peacefully in her native Connecticut. A woman of wide‑ranging interests and boundless energy, she filled her life with gardening, traveling, reading, and a deep commitment to lifelong learning. Always active and sociable, Eileen devoted countless hours to volunteering and delighted in the company of friends, cultural outings, and community events. She maintained her decades‑long...

Albert H. Trowbridge

Albert H. Trowbridge

Apr 24, 2026

Albert H. Trowbridge, age 81, passed into eternal rest on Friday April 24, 2026.

He will be deeply missed by his loving family, including his children, Tracy Nepomuceno and her husband, Patrick of Burlington, and his son, Scott Trowbridge and his wife, Jennifer of New Milford, and his cherished grandchildren, Emily, Ashley, Jack, Hannah, and Ben. He will also be lovingly...

Vincent Blake

Vincent Blake

Apr 18, 2026

Vincent Blake, age 88, passed peacefully into eternal rest on April 18, 2026.

He will be missed by his loving family, led by his beloved wife Kathleen (Kate Mulligan), his son Stephen, his daughters Allison and Diane (Mitchell), her husband Lloyd, and granddaughters Samantha and Madeline Mitchell. Together, they were the joys of his life. He is now reunited in Heaven...

Ryan J. Anderson (Family & Friends of Bob Anderson)

Ryan J. Anderson (Family & Friends of Bob Anderson)

Apr 16, 2026

There will be separate services to accommodate Ryan's family. To support Renee, please visit Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 235 Main St. N., Southbury, CT 06488, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. with a prayer service beginning at 4:30 P.M.

To support Robert, please visit Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 235 Main St. N., Southbury, CT 06488, on Thursday, April...

Ryan J. Anderson

Ryan J. Anderson

Apr 16, 2026

Ryan Anderson passed away suddenly on April 16, 2026 in his home in Middlebury.

Ryan was born on September 12, 2003, son of Robert and Renee Anderson. He was a peaceful soul and a talented athlete. He loved to play all sports as a child, excelling in baseball. He was a starting pitcher for a 7/8 year old travel league at...

Denis Jean Anctil

Denis Jean Anctil

Apr 15, 2026

Denis Jean Anctil passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Denis lived in Prospect, CT with his cherished wife Marie who preceded him after fifty-four years of marriage.

He is survived by his three children, Jim, Tom, and Therese, his two daughters in law Shannon Wyman-Anctil and Salli Szczesiul, his son in law Donald Dostie, Tom’s partner Shannon Mazrek, and...

Gail Noakes

Gail Noakes

Apr 15, 2026

Gail Ann Noakes, age 69, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born on August 13, 1956 to the late Albert Leslie and Mary Houle Noakes, she graduated from Nonnewaug High School and went on to receive her B.S. in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University and J.D. from Suffolk University in Boston where she worked and resided...

Jaroslava Pechanec

Jaroslava Pechanec

Apr 13, 2026

Jaroslava "Jarka" Pechanec (known fondly as Jeri) of Roanoke, VA, beloved wife of the late Dušan Pechanec, was born in Šternberk, Czechoslovakia, to Jaroslav Šimek and Miloslava, née Volovecká.

In 1969, amid the turmoil following the Prague Spring, Dušan, Jarka, and their daughter Jacqueline fled their homeland and settled in Waterbury, CT. The family later relocated to Southbury, CT, where Dušan...

Margaret L. Lynn

Margaret L. Lynn

Apr 5, 2026

Margaret “Peggy” Louise Lynn, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Torrington, Connecticut.

Peggy was born on April 21, 1936, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the beloved daughter of Rosetta Foster and Benjamin Harrison Lynn. She grew up in the Waterbury area and shared a close bond with her sister, Joan Lynn Blum.Peggy attended Watertown High School and went on...

Linda Rose Fengler

Linda Rose Fengler

Apr 3, 2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Linda Rose (Vitelli) Fengler, 78, who peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family in Woodbury, Connecticut, on April 3, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Linda was the beloved wife of Gerald Edgar Fengler for 58 years. 

Together, they built a beautiful life and spent...

Edgar R. Wainwright

Edgar R. Wainwright

Apr 3, 2026

Edgar Richard Wainwright, aged 91, passed away in Southbury, Connecticut on Friday, April 3, 2026. Ed, as he was known, was born on December 10, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Ida Marie and Edgar Firth Wainwright. Ed served four years in the United States Air Force and earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Ed...

Joan Marie Ermish

Joan Marie Ermish

Apr 1, 2026

The obituary is being composed, please check back.

A Mass of Christian burial will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:30am held at Sacred Heart Church located 910 Main St S., Southbury. 

To leave an online condolence please visit munsonloveterefuneralhome.com. 

Bruce A. Meier

Bruce A. Meier

Apr 1, 2026

A cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, Bruce Alan Meier, 87, of Middlebury, CT passed away peacefully at Vitus Healthcare at St. Mary’s Hospital on April 1, 2026.

 He was born on September 7, 1938 in Waterbury, CT to Raymond and Ruby Meier. Bruce was a graduate of Quinnipiac University and had a successful career as a tax accountant for Scovill...

Denise Estelle Piscatelli

Denise Estelle Piscatelli

Mar 29, 2026

Denise Piscatelli of Woodbury, CT passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born March 27, 1936, in Waterbury, CT, Denise lived a life devoted to family, faith, and community.

A graduate of Sacred Heart high school and St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing, Denise met Bob Piscatelli on a blind date set up by life-long friends Joe...

Charles Robie Brown

Charles Robie Brown

Mar 28, 2026

Charles “Charlie” Brown passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love.

Charlie age 79, was born in Newport, Vermont whereas a young boy he explored the woods surrounding his home, igniting his lifelong love of the outdoors and hiking. He had an adventurous passion for the outdoors with the many hiking trips he took. He climbed...

Gloria Trede

Gloria Trede

Mar 27, 2026

Gloria G. Trede, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 27th, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.

Born in Stratford, Connecticut, on August 25th, 1934, to the late August and Emma (Gertz) Goglin, Gloria was a long-time resident of Connecticut, having lived in Monroe, Oxford, and Southbury. She attended Stratford High School and worked for Avco Lycoming...

Kevin F. Smith

Kevin F. Smith

Mar 25, 2026

Kevin F. Smith, age 59, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He resided in Oxford and was a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Waterbury.

 He is the beloved son of Dorothy (Worobel) Smith, brother of Tammy (Smith) Horn, and uncle to Jessica (Horn) Saunders (husband Devin), Christopher Horn, and Jonathan Horn. He is also survived by several...

John R. Benson

John R. Benson

Mar 25, 2026

John R. Benson, 82, of Watertown, CT, formerly of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer; surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Jan. 2, 1944, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Herbert O. and Elizabeth (Booth) Benson.

Those who knew him would agree he was...