Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Woodbury, Connecticut

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Mary Elizabeth Krisak Matthews

Mary Elizabeth Krisak Matthews

Aug 7, 2009

Mary Elizabeth (Krisak) Matthews, 91, of Milo, ME, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the widow of Frank Matthews. Mrs. Matthews was born December 17, 1917, daughter of the late Paul and Victoria Krisak. A loving mother, grandmother and great...

Shirley Ann Lorusso

Shirley Ann Lorusso

Aug 5, 2009

Woodbury - Mrs. Shirley Ann LoRusso, 73, of Woodbury died Wednesday August 5, 2009 at her home. She was the widow of Donald LoRusso. Mrs. LoRusso was born August 28, 1935 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Ozzy and Irene (Kozloski) Petrone. She was a loving mother...

Marthe Shanley

Marthe Shanley

Aug 5, 2009

Marthe (Beauchemin) Shanley, 96, of Washington, CT, died peacefully, Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at her home with her children by her side. She was the widow of Seton J. Shanley. Marthe was born January 16, 1913 in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada, daughter of the late Alphonse and Irene (LaFrance)...

Denise G. Bertrand

Denise G. Bertrand

Jul 31, 2009

Denise G. Bertrand, 74, of 140 Bateswood Rd., Waterbury, died Friday, July 31, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. Miss Bertrand was born April 3, 1935 in Waterbury, daughter of late Charles W. and Maxine (Mazzonovich) Bertrand. She grew up in Woodbury and graduated from Woodbury High School. She...

Lynn (Egan) Bradford

Lynn (Egan) Bradford

Jul 20, 2009

Lynn (Egan) Bradford of Heritage Village, Southbury, CT died peacefully on July 20, 2009 following a brave struggle with a long illness. Born in Charlotte, NC in 1944, Lynn became a Connecticut resident in 1966, after growing up in Rhode Island and Long Island. Lynn was the beloved...

Gordon Barclay

Gordon Barclay

Jul 14, 2009

Gordon Barclay, 76, actor, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, in Waterbury Hospital. He was afflicted with Alzheimer's disease for the past two years, but died after sustaining a hip injury. Formerly a longtime resident of Hollywood, California, Gordon recently made his home at Paradigm Healthcare of Prospect,...

Dominic Babe Lavorgna

Dominic Babe Lavorgna

Jul 12, 2009

MIDDLEBURY- Dominic "Babe" Lavorgna, 85, of Middlebury, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Pesente) Lavorgna. Mr. Lavorgna was born February 15, 1924 in Waterbury, son of the late Dominic and Victoria (Regis) Lavorgna. He resided in Middlebury...

Rosy (Chiu Xi Ying) Chow

Rosy (Chiu Xi Ying) Chow

Jul 9, 2009

NEW YORK- Rosy Chow Daughter in Christ, wife, mother, and grandmother Rosy Chow, (Chiu Xi Ying) 68, of New Paltz, New York died July 9, 2009 in her home. Rosy Chow was born in Shanghi, China on October 21, 1940, the daughter of the late Chiu Ping Sun...

Patricia Ann Skelly

Patricia Ann Skelly

Jul 7, 2009

Mrs. Patricia Ann Skelly, 55, of Southbury passed away Tuesday July 7th at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Gregory A. Skelly. Mrs. Skelly was born June 19, 1954 in Queens, NY a daughter of John T. and Betty (Dettmering) Patten...

Catherine Donovan

Catherine Donovan

Jul 7, 2009

Catherine Kay Donovan, 96, of 13 Charron Street, Bridgeport, CT died Tuesday, July 7, 2009. She was the beloved Aunt of Anne E Hamann. Ms. Donovan was a legal secretary for the City of Bridgeport and the Gordon & Scalo Law Firm. She enjoyed traveling, music, spending time...

Marina F.D. Melvin

Marina F.D. Melvin

Jul 3, 2009

Marina F.D. Melvin died peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday July 3, 2009, after a brief illness. Marina was born in Leicester England on September 4, 1934, daughter of Tom and Winifred (Lount) Lyon. She studied Librarianship at Loughbrough College, England, and was an Associate of...

Zilla May Dougherty Stetson

Zilla May Dougherty Stetson

Jul 1, 2009

Zilla May (Dougherty) Stetson died peacefully at Danbury Hospital on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 with her loving husband at her side. Zilla was born on May 14, 1929 in Palatka, Florida. She moved to Irvington, New York when she was two. By the time she was five, she...

William F. Alexson

William F. Alexson

Jun 30, 2009

Mr. William F. Alexson, 86, of Bethlehem died Tuesday June 30th at his home. He was the husband of Bertha (Harper) Alexson. Mr. Alexson was born August 2, 1922 in Bethlehem, in the same house that he passed away in, a son of the late Anthony and Anna...

Mary Ann Bender

Mary Ann Bender

Jun 30, 2009

SOUTHBURY- Mary Ann (Flaherty) Bender, 91, went home to the Lord from the Lutheran Home of Southbury on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband E. Raymond Bender. Born on December 24, 1917 in Long Island City, New York, daughter of the late James Tracey...

Richard Warren Mallette Sr

Richard Warren Mallette Sr

Jun 30, 2009

Mr. Richard Warren Mallette Sr., 64, of Waterbury died Tuesday June 30th at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Charlene R. (Bluto) Mallette. Mr. Mallette was born January 16, 1945 in Bridgeport a son of the late John Wesley and Ellen (Brandt) Mallette. Prior to retiring in...

Jessica Rachel Meyers

Jessica Rachel Meyers

Jun 29, 2009

JESSICA RACHEL MEYERS SOUTHBURY- Jessica Rachel Meyers, 22, of Southbury, died suddenly Monday June 29, 2009, after a brief illness. Jessica was born November 24, 1986 in Manchester, CT, daughter of Penni Rosen of Southbury and Jamie Meyers of Crestwood, KY. She graduated from Pomperaug High School. She...

William Bill Green

William Bill Green

Jun 29, 2009

William "Bill" Green, 92, of East Hill Road, Southbury, died Monday June 29, 2009 at the Watermark at East Hill. He was predeceased by two wives, Betty Nixon Green, and Mary "Mollie" McIntyre Green. Mr. Green was born on January 24, 1917 in Scarsdale, NY son of the...

William D. Managan

William D. Managan

Jun 22, 2009

Mr. William D. Managan, 65, of Woodbury died Monday June 22nd at his home. Mr. Managan was born May 24, 1944 in Bethel. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He loved woodworking is his workshop and listening to country music. He was always willing to lend...

Patricia Ann Wilkes

Patricia Ann Wilkes

Jun 19, 2009

SOUTHBURY- Patricia Ann Wilkes, 62, of Southbury lost her battle with cancer Friday June 19, 2009. Patricia was born July 27, 1946 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Miller) Baranik. She grew up in Bridgeport and Fairfield attending St. Stephen's and St. Emery's elementary schools...

Louise Augusta Morgan

Louise Augusta Morgan

Jun 16, 2009

Louise Augusta Morgan, 79, of Naugatuck, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Eugene B. Morgan. Louise was born January 22, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, NY, daughter of the late James C. and Augusta (Restel) Powers. Louise was the executive assistant...