Obituaries

Jan 1, 2024

Southbury- Margaret "Peg" J. Cragin, 68, passed away unexpectedly under the care of Danbury Hospital on January 1, 2024. She was the only daughter of the late Allan E. and Patricia C. Cragin.

Peg grew up in Newtown and attended local schools, graduating from Newtown High School. She went on to receive her college education at Western...

Dec 27, 2023

NEWTOWN- Johanna W. Metzker, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 27, 2023, at Danbury Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Johanna was born July 24, 1939, in Danbury CT, the daughter of the late Walter J. Sr. and Ada (Tulipani)Walker. Jo as she was known to many friends and family grew up in Ridgefield CT. After...

Dec 25, 2023

Southbury-

Ivan Cukale, 93, passed away on December 25, 2023 surrounded by his wife, Jean and family at home. Ivan was born on November 23, 1930 in Yugo Slavia to Stanko and Lucija Cukale.

He will be remembered as a loving father ang grandfather. Jean and Ivan were married on August 28, 1965. He worked...

Dec 24, 2023

Southbury- Courtney Ann Cloutier, 79, of Southbury passed away Christmas Eve at her home in Heritage Village. Courtney was the wife of the late Gerald Cloutier for the last twenty-four years, and of Thomas Rutter from 1966 to 1993.

Courtney was born in Stamford in September 1944 to John Andrew Ulrich and Elizabeth DeFontaine Ulrich.  She grew...

Dec 22, 2023

Mildred Morgan, beloved grandmother, mom, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 22, 2023 at Elim Park, Cheshire, CT. with family present. She was born in Plattsburgh, New York having grown up amongst a large family. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank and more recently her son, Frank. She is survived by her sisters Janet...

Dec 20, 2023

***UPDATE**** Services for Lillian will be held on May 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the Watermark

Lillian Faccio November 19, 1931 – December 20, 2023

Lillian Caroline Faccio passed away on December 20, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side. Born in Stamford Connecticut on November 19, 1931, she lived and enjoyed life...

Dec 14, 2023

Linda F. Ives, 78, passed away peacefully Dec. 14, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Linda was born March 3, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of the late C. Edward and Florence V Martin.

Mrs. Ives was a staple in the community. She was a Sunday school teacher at North Congregational Church, volunteered for...

Dec 13, 2023

Southbury- William H. Bahret, 93, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023 with his devoted friend Art Mulligan by his side.

Bill was a graduate of both the University of Connecticut and Danbury State Teachers College. A lifelong resident of Danbury, he was a professor of music and taught for 40 years in the Stamford School system....

Dec 12, 2023

EAST WALLINGFORD, Vt. – Dr. Richard Capel Holden, 71, passed away after a brief illness on Dec. 12, 2023, in New Haven, Conn.

Born in London, England, on March 7, 1952 to the late Patrick Cornish Holden and Jean Fisher Holden, Richard and his family relocated to the United States during his youth, where he attended Western...

Dec 12, 2023

Woodbury- Blair A. McLaughlin, a cherished member of the community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the age of 67. Born on February 26, 1956, in the city of Stamford, Connecticut, Blair was the only child of the late James A. McLaughlin and Gloria J. McLaughlin, both originally from Canada.

Blair spent his formative...

Dec 9, 2023

Nellie H. Daversa, 98, of Woodbury, passed peacefully in her sleep in her home, with her daughter close by, early Saturday morning, December 9, 2023.

Nellie was born on December 16, 1924, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Risgelis) Baranauskas. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas J. Daversa and survived by her daughter,...

Dec 2, 2023

Southbury-

Carol McCauley, a cherished member of the Southbury community, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on December 21, 1953, in the Bronx, NY, Carol was the beloved daughter of John "Jack" Timmoney and Norma Kusk. After graduating from St. Helena's Academy, Carol embarked on a successful career as a...

Dec 2, 2023

Southbury-

Christine (Stevens) Pascoe, 52, of Southbury passed away unexpectedly on December 2nd, 2023, one day shy of her 53rd birthday. The beloved wife of Daniel Pascoe, Christine was born on December 3rd, 1970 in Bridgeport, CT.

Christine lived her life loving her family more than words can describe. She was an extremely hard worker...

Nov 30, 2023

Oxford- Gloria (Horenbein) Aronheim, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of her community, passed peacefully on May 12, 2024 at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving children. She was the devoted wife to Richard for over 60 years.

Born on November 24th, Gloria's journey began with a passion for education, graduating from the University...

Nov 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Gary DeWitt

Gary DeWitt, a beloved resident of Southbury, CT, passed away in the home that he built on November 29, 2023, at the age of 62. Surrounded by the love of his family, Gary's departure leaves behind a legacy of warmth, dedication, and a profound love for those who meant the most...

Nov 26, 2023

Danbury-

Abraham Feldbin, a beloved resident of Danbury, CT, peacefully passed away at the age of 96 in Southbury, CT. Growing up in Danbury, Abe cherished his early years working on the family dairy farm and especially caring for the animals.

During WWII, Abe served as a navy medic, extending skilled and compassionate care to...

Nov 25, 2023

Frances Rasmussen sadly passed away November 25th, 2023, at the age of 85 at Waterbury Hospital after a long illness.

Born in the Bronx, NY in 1938 to Abraham and Anna Haber, she married the late Charles D. Rasmussen in 1961 and happily lived in Westchester County, NY with her loving family for many years before moving...

Nov 21, 2023

Updated Service information :

The service for Terri will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1:00 at the North Congregational Church, 11 Main Street Woodbury.

Woodbury- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terri Louise Francq Hale, a loving wife, devoted mother, and passionate advocate for nature and wellness....

Nov 18, 2023

Jacqueline Reing (Gaess) 82 of Roxbury passed away in Danbury on November 18, 2023. She was predeceased by her longtime partner Ramsay Thom. Jacquie was born in Waterbury in 1941 the daughter of Francis and Ethel Reing. She attended grade school in Woodbury and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a master's degree from Syracuse...

Nov 17, 2023

John Thomas Dillon (1942-2023)

Formally of Southbury and Thomaston.

Ormond Beach, FL- John T. Dillon, 81, known to all as Jack, passed away on November 17, 2023 in Ormond Beach, Florida, after a brief illness.  He was the loving husband of Elizabeth for 58 years.  He was born in Waterbury on March 14, 1942 to...