Obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

Southbury - Charles E. Walters Jr., 80, loving husband of Barbara Walters, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, with his family by his side.

Born on August 5, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT., he was the son of the late Charles & Francis Walters. Charlie grew up in Newtown and...

Mar 23, 2023

Middlebury- Lynda Marie (Ruggieri) Worden, 68 of Middlebury, CT passed peacefully at home on March 23, 2023 after a courageous 10-year battle with Leukemia. Lynda was born in Norwalk, CT on August 30, 1954 to Robert Ruggieri and Lena Provencher Ruggieri.

Lynda leaves behind her beloved husband of 21 years Walter R. Worden, Jr. of Middlebury, CT,...

Mar 22, 2023

Loving father, grandfather and companion

With great sadness, the family of Robert C. Miller announces his passing on March 22 at Waterbury Hospital at the age of 86. He was born in Waterbury, CT to Edward and Gertrude Miller in 1936. An Air Force veteran and electrical engineer, Robert worked for Connecticut Light and Power before starting...

Mar 19, 2023

Mary Ann Bernadette Weaving "Mame", born March 9th 1951 was the first child of James Philip and Genevieve Weaving, of Southbury CT. The oldest of 6 children, she leaves behind her 4 remaining siblings: James P. Weaving Jr, Susan Weaving, John Weaving, and Genevieve West, her sons David & Michael Miller, her 11 nieces and nephews, as well as...

Mar 16, 2023

Bethlehem-

Myron H. Benson, 85, of Woodcreek Road died with his wife Sylvia by his side at home on Thursday March 16, 2023. Myron was born February 17, 1938 in Waterbury a son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Booth) Benson. Formerly of Southbury, he was a member of its Volunteer Ambulance association,  and had served with...

Mar 16, 2023

Lura Elaine Smith (née Hallett) passed away peacefully in her home in Southbury, Connecticut surrounded by her loving children on March 16, 2023. Born on February 26, 1928 to E. Bruce and Clara Hallett, Lura was raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was instantly recognizable with her broad and...

Mar 14, 2023

Norman K Schmidt, 86, known to his friends and family as "Poppy" passed away March 14, 2023 peacefully all the while surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Waterbury on November 8, 1936 the son of the late Charles and Gertrude (Carey) Schmidt. He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1954, and obtained...

Mar 13, 2023

Bethlehem- Leon Bouteiller Jr., 86, passed away on March 13, 2023 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington.

Leon was born September 12, 1936 in Derby, the son of the late Leon Bouteiller Sr. and Ida (Rublemann) Bouteiller.

Leon is survived by his daughter Amy Roberts and husband Curtis of Lakeland, FL., his two granddaughters Brandi...

Mar 13, 2023

Woodbury- It is with great sadness that the family of Brian C. Davis, 57, of Woodbury, CT, announces his passing on March 13th, 2023.

Brian was born in Danbury, CT on April 19th, 1965, the son of Charles N. Davis and Patricia Williams. He was a graduate of Danbury High School, class of 1983, and Technical Career...

Mar 10, 2023

Rosemary Addis Ranzini Werner, 80, of Flanders Road passed into the next life on March 10, 2023 in her own home with her children, Ernest and Roseanne and her dog Emmett, by her side. Rosemary was the wife of the late Edward Lee Werner, for 48 years. Rosemary was born in Manhattan, the daughter of the late Walter and...

Mar 9, 2023

Washington, CT

Arthur Eugene Kohn, affectionately known as Gene died on Thursday at his home in Montecito, Calif. He was 92.

Born on Dec. 12, 1930, the only child of William and Hannah Kohn. His father owned a medical supply company, and his mother was a dressmaker who loved to paint and would instill in...

Mar 9, 2023

Patricia Virginia Kick (Ginger) passed into the gates of heaven on March 9, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her adoring family. Ginger was born on January 13, 1945 to John and Theresa Palazzo.

She graduated from Masuk High School in Monroe, CT in 1963 and went on to obtain her nursing degree at...

Mar 4, 2023

Bethlehem- Tristan Gabriel Ocasio passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023.

He was born on August 23, 2005, Waterbury, CT to Tristan Ocasio and Melissa (Strachan). He is survived by his three siblings Aiden, Madison and Julian as well as his grandfather Hector Gonzalez and grandmother Margaret Strachan. In addition to his parents, siblings and grandparents Tristan...

Mar 2, 2023

Woodbury- Thomas M. Samuelson, 81, of Woodbury, passed away on Thursday March 2, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital after a short illness. He was the loving husband of Linda Lee (Carter) Samuelson for 58 years.

Thomas was born on December 31, 1941 in Rochester, NY, the son of the late Carl E. Samuelson and Mary (Murray) Samuelson. Tom...

Mar 2, 2023

Southbury-formerly of Seymour

Elizabeth Marie Bentham 91, affectionatly known as Betty passed away March 2, 2023 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was born on November 17, 1931 to parents Harold and Marie Parsons in Westbrook, Maine.

Betty was proudly known as a longtime resident of Seymour.

Betty is predeceased by her...

Mar 2, 2023

Thomas M. Donegan passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Valerie Nursing home in Torrington Connecticut on March 2nd 2023. He was 81 years of age. Tom was born on October 1st,1941 in Milford, Connecticut. He was highly educated, holding a Batchelor of Science degree from Worchester Polytech Institute, Master Degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and...

Feb 27, 2023

Joan Kellogg Renz, 88, of Waterbury, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born in Larchmont, NY on January 27, 1935, Joan was the daughter of the late Frederick and Beatrice Vail Kellogg.  She was predeceased by her brothers Frederick Kellogg, Jr and Peter Kellogg.

She was raised and educated in...

Feb 27, 2023

Anne R. Hutchins - Orsi, 61, of Washington, CT died peacefully at home, February 27, 2023 from complications of multiple sclerosis, surrounded by her family.  Diagnosed with a severe case of MS in 1990, Anne persevered with fortitude during the thirty-three years she lived with the disease.

Born February 1, 1962 in Glen Cove, NY, daughter of...

Feb 24, 2023

UPDATE Burial will now take place Wednesday March 1, 2023 at 12:30pm. Church services will still take place Monday. Please see details below.

The services for Olga will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, beginning at 9:00 am. Burial will be held on  Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 12:30 pm...

Feb 22, 2023

 Patricia Jean (Hansen)Foster, "Mommom" p   assed peacefully in her Southbury home on Wednesday February 22nd surrounded by her loved ones. PJ was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 9th, 1937. Pat was pre-deceased by her husband Kenneth Foster, and leaves behind her three children and their spouses, Thomas and Suzanne Foster, Nancy and Mark Smith, Susan and Gregory Lloyd. Her...