Obituaries
Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
We cover the following but are not limited to
Woodbury, Southbury, Bethlehem, Middlebury, South Britain, Oxford, Newtown, Roxbury, Washington, Washington Depot, New Milford, Bridgewater, Watertown, Sandy Hook
Beverly (Morris) Guck
Dec 28, 2022
Southbury- Mary Beverly (Morris) Guck passed peacefully on December 28th, 2 days before her 86th birthday.
She was born in 1936 to Madge (Fulmer) and Arthur Harry Morris, a kindergarten teacher, and an artist. Her parents were loving, caring people who, in the thick of the Great Depression, taught her that having little meant you still have...
Rees K. (May) Klemish
Dec 26, 2022
Southbury-
Rees Klemish, of Southbury, passed away on December 26th from COVID-19 during a fight with cancer at the age of 73. Daughter of Peter W. May and Audrey Jane May, she was born on August 30, 1949 in East Islip, NY where she grew up. After high school, she worked at Macy's to fund her own...
Steven T Williamson
Dec 25, 2022
Steven T. Williamson, 75, of Roxbury, CT passed away at home surrounded by love early Christmas morning, December 25,2022.
Steve was born April 23,1947 in Springfield, MA, to the late Jean MacNeill Williamson and Lloyd E. Williamson; and was the older brother of Leslie Fairbanks (Richard) of Greenwich CT, Jeffrey of Newark, DE, and Dana Dimier (John)...
Grace Ann Israel
Dec 23, 2022
Southbury-
Grace Ann Israel, 74, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at St. Mary's VITAS in Waterbury. Born to parents Nicola and Josephine Miele on December 16, 1948 in New York. Grace graduated from Ridgefield High School before having a successful career in real estate.
Grace took pleasure in decorating her home. She enjoyed...
Victoria Espeland
Dec 21, 2022
Vicki J. Espeland, born Victoria Jean Englert, in August of 1945, was the daughter of the late Edwin P. Englert Jr. and Constance Heinz Englert and the older sister of Christine Chiarello. She departed this earthly life on December 21, 2022 at the age of 77.
She grew up in Chicago, Illinois where she met her husband...
Lota D Deakin
Dec 21, 2022
Southbury-
Lota Dee (Henry) Deakin, 95, of Southbury, passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was born in 1927 in the Glendale section of Cincinnati, Ohio, to Merle (Hughes) and Clarence Henry.
She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, George, in 2014, and leaves behind her seven children, eleven...
Leonard J. Bourdeau, Sr.
Dec 20, 2022
Leonard Joseph Bourdeau, Sr. passed away on Tuesday December 20, 2022. He was a devoted husband to Caren O'Connor Bourdeau for 60 years.
Lenny was a member of the US NAVY 1958-1961. He worked for Vallerie Transportation for 37 years as well as being an avid farmer. He loved summers in Rhode Island camping and clamming, and...
George F. Dunleavy
Dec 20, 2022
Oxford- George F. Dunleavy, 78, of Oxford, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the dear husband of 52 years to Margaret "Peggy" (Smith) Dunleavy.
George was born on November 6, 1944 in New York City to the late George and Mary (Metzger) Dunleavy.
George attended Power Memorial Academy...
Ann M. Grenier
Dec 18, 2022
Southbury-
Ann Marie Grenier age 59 passed away on December 18th, 2022 in Windsor, CT. She was a lifelong resident of Southbury. Ann was the devoted wife of Roland Grenier, who predeceased her in 2019.
Born to parents Kalman and Marjorie Ferencek on September 8, 1963 in Danbury, CT.
Ann is lovingly survived...
Maurice Finn
Dec 17, 2022
Winsted-
Maurice W. (Moe) Finn, 85, passed away at St. Francis Hospital on Saturday December 17, 2022. Moe was born in Winsted, CT on July 26, 1937 to Jennie (Lovetere) and Maurice Finn. He was a graduate of St. Anthony School and The Gilbert School, Class of 1954.
Moe served in the US Army and...
Gary G. Matison
Dec 15, 2022
Gary G. Matison passed on early Thursday morning December 14, 2022 after suffering a massive stroke. He was 77 years old. Gary was born March 23, 1945 in Israel and immigrated to the United States when he was twelve. He was challenged to learn English but eventually he was as proficient as native-born Americans. He was happy to become...
Jonathan A. Finucane
Dec 12, 2022
Jonathan Alger Finucane, 78, of Southbury, CT passed away on December 12, 2022 at River Glen Health Care Center after a year-long battle with a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Jonathan, lovingly nicknamed "Jock", was born on March 23, 1944 in Copiague, NY to Betty Rae Alger Finucane and CAPT Robert Lawrence Finucane, USNR (Ret.). He...
Marcia M. Siegler
Dec 12, 2022
Marcia Siegler, a loving and beloved woman died peacefully December 12, 2022, at Maplewood of Danbury Connecticut with family at her side, one day before her 96th birthday. Her family is grateful to the staff, especially the CNAs who showed such kindness in her care.
She is survived by her children and grandchildren who she adored; her...
Deborah (Morris) Duchak
Dec 11, 2022
Middlebury- We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother. Deborah Duchak, 75, a longtime resident of Middlebury, CT, passed away on December 11, 2022 at home. She was the loving wife of the late Dean Duchak.
Deborah was born on March 13, 1947 in Ayer, MA to parents Douglas and Janet Morris....
Charles H. Upson
Dec 9, 2022
Charles Hiram Upson III passed away peacefully in Waterbury, Connecticut, the city of his birth, in the early hours of December 9, 2022, after a brief illness. He was 90 years old. He leaves a grieving immediate and extended family, as well as legions of friends and colleagues to whom he brought joy, laughter, love, support, and the highest...
William J. (Jr.) Wargo
Dec 8, 2022
Southbury
William J. Wargo, Jr, of Dublin Hill Road died unexpectedly Thursday December 8, 2022 at his home. Billy was born January 24, 1947 in Waterbury son of the late Dorothy and William Wargo, Sr. Bill was a third-generation lifelong resident of Southbury, graduating from Southbury High School in 1965. He entered the Lincoln School of Welding...
Laurel J. Zilinsky
Dec 7, 2022
Southbury- Laurel Jean Zilinsky of Heritage Village in Southbury, CT, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Laurel was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Donald Vredenburgh of Chappaqua, NY. She was born on April 1, 1963 in Mt. Kisco, NY. Laurel was the cherished sibling of her sister, Mary McGrath, and her brothers, Donald,...
Myrtle (Krokovich) Zeller
Dec 6, 2022
Myrtle K. Zeller, age 92, passed away on December 6, 2022 at home with her family nearby, after a prolonged illness. She was born in 1930 to Rudolph Krokovich and Myrtle Lassen Krokovich in Danbury, CT. She graduated from Bethel High School and Danbury State Teachers College, and later received her Masters of Education degree from Southern CT State...
Darrell Lind
Dec 3, 2022
NEW YORK – On Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, Darrell Eugene Lind, a beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was 67.
Born on Sept. 4, 1955 in Madison, S.D., Darrell was the youngest of six children; Gloria, Cameron, Arlene, Vern and Valerie. In 1976, Darrell met the...
Benjamin S. Hurd
Dec 2, 2022
Benjamin Samuel Hurd of Morris was born on Nov. 25, 1975 and was tragically lost on Dec. 2, 2022. He was survived by his wife of 16 years, Christine, and his two beautiful daughters Hazel Grace and Linden August. He also leaves behind his nieces Ella and Kyla and nephews Joseph and August.
He worked at H.O....

