Obituaries

Jul 8, 2023

Roxbury- Charles P. "Chuck" Miller, a respected member and lifelong resident of Roxbury, CT, peacefully passed away at his home on July 3, 2023. His departure is a profound loss felt by all privileged to know him.

Born and raised in Roxbury, Chuck spent his entire life in the town he loved so dearly. Known for his...

Jul 7, 2023

Southbury- Stephen Thompson, 58, of Southbury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving companion to Heidi Roberts. He would always introduce her to others as the love of his life.

Stephen was born July 7, 1965 in Waterbury, CT to the late Harry and Patricia (McGuire) Thompson. He attended...

Jul 3, 2023

Oro Valley, AZ- Dean Joseph Sullivan, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Oro Valley, Arizona. Dean was born on November 7, 1989, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the cherished only child of David and Ann Marie (Michaud) Sullivan.

Dean spent the first three years of his life in Westfield, Massachusetts until the family moved to Woodbury, Connecticut...

Jul 3, 2023

David Joseph Gregoire "Papa" born on August 9, 1952, of Beacon Falls, CT, returned home as he slept to be with his beloved wife Margaret "Grammy".

David was a dedicated employee to the Southbury Training School and retired after many years of service. He was part of the Band of Brothers in Florida and was also a...

Jun 30, 2023

Erna Elizabeth Isolda, 92, died on June 30, 2023, at her home at Bernhardt Meadow in Roxbury, Conn.

She was born Elizabeth Erna Blaauw in Ubach Uber Worms, Netherlands, on October 6, 1930, the daughter of Johannes and Liesbet Blaauw. She met her husband-to-be, Edgar Joseph Isolda, at her doorstep when he was in the 29th Division...

Jun 29, 2023

Frank E. Morgan, aged 66, passed peacefully surrounded by family at St Mary's Hospital after a courageous 6-year battle with cancer. Frank was the beloved husband of Janet (Burritt) Morgan for 37 years. Born in Waterbury, he was the son of the late Frank M. Morgan and Mildred L. Morgan of Cheshire.

He graduated from Holy Cross...

Jun 27, 2023

Kaylee Lilian Vidic, age 27, passed away on June 27th 2023 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by family. Kaylee was born March 5, 1996 at Griffen Hospital to parents Jenifer and Keith of Woodbury, CT.

Kaylee was a dedicated waitress for many years and worked at many different restaurants. Kaylee loved her family. She was the typical middle...

Jun 26, 2023

Pamela Markham was a caring wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She passed away on June 26, 2023 at the young age of 64, after a fierce and courageous 20 month battle with colon cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. She was born to Helen and...

Jun 25, 2023

Woodbury- Neil John Kennedy, 63, of Woodbury, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on June 25th, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Throughout Neil's 8-year battle with cancer, he always had a positive outlook and courageous spirit. Neil was the beloved husband of Lauren (Trombetti) Kennedy for 36 years.

He was born in New Rochelle, NY...

Jun 25, 2023

Southbury-

Dorothy A. Seese (Valko), beloved wife and mother, aged 89, passed away Sunday, June 25th at Waterbury hospital in Waterbury, CT.

Preceded by her husband, Eugene, and children; David, Stephen & baby Mary, and grandchildren; Sean Seese, Samuel Guss and Maura Stark.

Survived by her children; Anne Rita (Stark), Rachel (Itani), Lorraine...

Jun 20, 2023

Florida, Formerly of Middlebury-

With a broken heart we announce the passing of George Gregory Adams, 76 years old, who lived in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with his wife of 40 years Terri Cabral Adams. George died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

George was born in Jamaica, New York on August 19, 1946...

Jun 20, 2023

Southbury-

Richard F. Bette, 81, husband of Betsey Rouse Bette of  Old Field Road died June 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Bette was born March 29, 1942 in the Bronx, New York, son of Theresa (Gmuer) and Francis Bette. He attended East Coast Aero Flight School in Lexington MA, before  ...

Jun 15, 2023

Earl R. (Mac) Mehuren, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Southbury, CT on June 15, 2023. Earl was born in Montville, Maine to Harold and Doris (Brown) Mehuren on May 13, 1931. Earl was the middle child of 8 siblings. He attended Montville Center Grammar School and graduated from Walker High School of Liberty, Maine in 1949....

Jun 15, 2023

Southbury-

Elliott Gray Bates of Southbury, CT formerly of Bronxville, NY died peacefully at The Pomperaug Woods Health Center on Thursday June 15, 2023, at the age of 93.

Elliott was born on April 16, 1930, in Bronxville, NY and was the son of the late A. Elliott Bates and Jane Gray Bates. He was...

Jun 12, 2023

Robert Matthew Peck, age 40, of Ogunquit, ME, passed away unexpectedly on June 12th, 2023. Robert was born on July 6th, 1982 in Waterbury, Ct to Cheryl Cooper and Kenneth Peck Jr.. Although he had struggles, he was often selfless when it came to helping others, he had such a big heart. Robert was a jack of all trades...

Jun 11, 2023

Southbury-

Richard E. Evans passed away on June 11th, 2023. He was 82 years old. He died peacefully after a long illness, with his wife of 53 years, Marcia, by his side.

Rich was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Leonard and Agnes Evans. After attending Syosset High School, Rich graduated with a degree in mechanical...

Jun 7, 2023

Woodbury- Mary Margaret "Peggy" Baxter Byers passed away at the age of 99 on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.     She was the widow of Dr. Edward E. Byers.  Peggy was born May 12, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was the youngest daughter of the late Clarence Aloysius 'Bud' Baxter and Ella Plunkett Baxter.

Peggy had a happy childhood...

Jun 2, 2023

Late Friday morning, June 2, 2023, a bright and clear day, Mary Elizabeth McKenney passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving daughters. Mary was born in Danbury, CT on March 21, 1937, to Elizabeth (Shanley) and Stanislaus McKenney. She was predeceased by her parents and her older brother, Stanley, her protector and confidant in their childhood.

She...

Jun 1, 2023

Elvira Rodriguez Manduley, age 82, of Woodbury, beloved wife of Flavio Manduley, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 18, 1941, she was one of two daughters of the late Colonel Jose Antonio and Elvira Rodriguez. Elvi, as she was affectionately known, grew up in Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba. She graduated from...

May 30, 2023

WOODBURY - David R. Sandulli, 91, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, surrounded by his family.

David was born on January 4, 1932 in Waterbury, CT to Anthony G. and Pearl (Reid) Sandulli.  He attended Waterbury schools and went on to study at Yale and the University of Bridgeport.

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