Obituaries

Mar 10, 2025

Audrey Jean Alenius Sharpe, born April 18, 1934, and a longtime resident of Woodbury, CT, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Donald Everett Sharpe. Audrey was immensely proud of the large family she and Don created, often carrying pictures of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to share with...

Mar 10, 2025

Our beloved Sheila passed away on March 10, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. This came as a surprise to many. Sheila was a pillar of the community, a loving aunt and great aunt, sister and friend. Washington will forever feel the void of her presence. She loved her community. She loved her family. And she loved her...

Mar 9, 2025

Robert E. Arnold, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home March 9, 2025. Rob was born March 2, 1971 in Wilmington, Delaware. Son of the late Robert E. Arnold Sr. and Patricia Arnold. Rob was a dedicated, hardworking man who always put the needs of everyone before his own. Rob had a heart of gold and a sense of humor....

Mar 9, 2025

Southbury- Bruce Edward Cast, age 66 passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2025. Born December 11th, 1958 in Norwalk, the son of the late Harry Cast and the late Mary Ann (Sanders) Cast. He attended Ridgefield High School class of '76 and earned his associates at Norwalk Technical college with a degree in mechanical engineering. He then worked under various...

Mar 7, 2025

Margaret Freitag age 94, a resident of Stamford, Connecticut since 1962. Born on November 7, 1930 to Virginia and Paul McMaster.

Margaret attended Downers Grove High School, La Grange Junior College in Illinois and New School for Social Research, New York City. Margaret and her ex-husband, Robert P. Freitag guided and nurtured 3 children and were proud...

Mar 5, 2025

Jill Ree Grickis, age 78, of 31 Woodbury Hill, Woodbury, CT passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital on March 5, 2025, after a brief illness. Jill was born on December 20, 1946, in New Jersey to Helen Blalock Grickis and William V. Grickis, Sr., who predeceased her. She is survived by her brother, William V. Grickis, Jr., and his...

Mar 5, 2025

Marian Spodnick, 98, of Bridgewater, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on March 5, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, George. Marian was born in Mitchell, Iowa to the late Clarence and Florence Biederman. She was a cadette nurse during World War II and met George at a hospital in Ames, Iowa where he was...

Mar 4, 2025

Southbury- Richard "Dick" Aronheim passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and generosity.

Richard was larger than life, with a heart as big as his sense of humor. He could light up a room in minutes, charming friends, family, and even strangers with his quick wit and boundless enthusiasm. Whether selling, fundraising, or simply telling...

Mar 3, 2025

It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joseph Michael Valente of Oakville, CT. Joe passed away at his home on March 3rd 2025. He was one of a kind and one of the sweetest souls anyone could ever meet. His large sense of humor, uniqueness and unwavering generosity will be greatly missed...

Mar 2, 2025

Southbury- Margaret Greenman went home to the Lord on March 2, 2025. She was born August 10, 1930, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Edith E. Kinivil and the younger sister of her only sibling, the late John Kinivil, Jr. She grew up in a multi-generational household with her mother, brother, German-speaking grandparents and an aunt and...

Mar 2, 2025

Carol Hamel, 82 passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025 with family by her side. Carol was born on November 2, 1942 in Waterbury, Conn., to Lionel and Pauline (Bessette) Hamel. She grew up in Waterbury, Conn. and retired from Airpax Corp./Philips Technology after working in payroll for over 40 years and then worked part-time for AMC movie theatre. She...

Feb 24, 2025

Belle Coda, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away at the age of 86 on February 24, 2025. She was born Belle Hariton on April 24, 1938, in the Bronx, New York, to the late Eli and Rose Hariton. Belle was the beloved wife of the late Seymour Coda, who preceded her in death after 54 years of marriage.

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Feb 23, 2025

Norma S. Fleischer passed away on February 23, 2025 at the age of 93. She was the daughter of Elsie and Manuel Robbins of Stamford, Connecticut, and the devoted wife of the late Dr. Murray S. Fleischer. She was loved and admired by all, touching and inspiring the lives of everyone she knew. She will be missed dearly.

Feb 20, 2025

Carmel Marie (Salerno) Sirbono, 88, passed away February 20, 2025 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born on September 13,1936 in Port Chester, New York, Carmel was the second of Frank and Alice (Fiorito) Salerno's three children. Carm spent most of her life in Port Chester, New York and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1953. Carm...

Feb 19, 2025

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With deep sorrow we announce the passing of James R. Meehan, who departed this life peacefully on February 19, 2025, at Danbury Hospital. Born on August 22, 1943, in Stamford, Connecticut, James lived fully and generously, leaving behind...

Feb 18, 2025

*Service Update*

Join us in honoring the vibrant life of Caren O'Connor Bourdeau on April 5, 2025. We invite you to a joyful gathering at the Woodbury Senior Center from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Friends, family, and all who cherished her are warmly welcomed. Please wear colorful attire while joining us to celebrate her life. The Woodbury...

Feb 17, 2025

Laura Eckholm Maksymiw, age 92, passed away peacefully with family members holding her hands, on February 17, 2025 in Southbury, CT. Born and raised in Trumbull and graduated from Bassick High School. She was the daughter of the late George Eckholm and Celia Guimond Eckholm.  Laura was the Chief Executive Officer for the Home Builders Association of Fairfield County...

Feb 15, 2025

Donald (Moose) Joseph Montfort, 94, of Bethlehem passed away on February 15th, at Shady Oaks Assisted Living in Bristol. He was born on February 21st, 1930, to Joseph and Mary Margaret (Murphy) Montfort in St. Louis, Missouri. Joe and Margaret had adopted a daughter, Mary Alice, twelve years older than Don, but did not expect to have any more...

Feb 15, 2025

James was born on December 12, 1928, to James F. and Delia (Kelleher) Duplese.  He lived in Derby all of his childhood and attended and graduated from St. Mary's Elementary School and Derby High School where he was active in dramatics, varsity baseball and basketball, and the marching band.

James served in the U.S. Army during the...

Feb 14, 2025

Artemis Tatamanis Romell , age 96,  peacefully passed away on February 14, 2025 surrounded by her devoted family.  In 1954, Artemis was engaged on that exact day, Valentine's Day, to her beloved husband Michael.

She resided in Longmeadow, MA  for 28 years and then lived in Amherst, MA for 30 years with her husband Michael Romell.  In...