Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Woodbury, Connecticut
Serving Woodbury, Connecticut
Audrey Walzer
Oct 8, 2022
Audrey Feder Walzer, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022, one week short of her 98th birthday.
Born on October 16, 1924 in Hicksville, New York, Audrey soon moved with her family to Detroit, Michigan, where she grew up and attended Wayne State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in sociology. She met William...
Charles A. Thomas Sr.
Oct 7, 2022
Charles A. Thomas Sr., loving husband of Alice Frances (England) Thomas, passed peacefully in his sleep on October 7, 2022. Charles was born in Belfast, Maine on December 25, 1931 to Lillian (Gray) Thomas and Reginald Thomas and he was one of many children. Mr. Thomas retired from Whiting Forester Institute in Middletown to Spring Hill, Fl. for the...
David P. Thompson
Oct 7, 2022
New Canaan- David Patrick Thompson ,80, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, CT. David was the loving husband of Patricia (Brennan) Thompson for 53 years.
David was an incredibly hard worker that attained three masters degrees. He earned a degree in civil engineering from Manhattan College. He worked...
Glenn D. Bennett
Oct 6, 2022
Glenn D. "Sonny" Bennett, 84, passed away at home in Southbury surrounded by family on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years Shirley A. (Buchanan) Bennett.
He was born to parents Glenndon and Florence Bennett (Allison), on January 27, 1938, in Stamford, Connecticut. Sonny graduated from Wright Tech and served...
Marilyn R Havard
Oct 2, 2022
Southbury- Marilyn R. Havard, 90, of Heritage Village, Southbury passed away on Sunday October 2, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late James Havard.
Marilyn was born on April 25, 1932 to the late Michael and May ( Bornstein) Busic in New York City. She...
Arthur S Paventy
Oct 2, 2022
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Those that would rather send a check : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,...
Constantine "Gus" Kaloidis
Oct 2, 2022
Constantine "Gus" Vasilios Kaloidis of Woodbury, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2022. A loving husband and devoted father, Gus was born in Vasilakion (Tarapsa), Greece, on January 29, 1953, to Vasilios and Eleni (Nikolakakou) Kaloidis. After completing high school, Gus immigrated to the United States in 1972 and attended Western Connecticut State University, where he graduated with...
Richard Richman
Oct 1, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr. Richard "Richie" Richman. Richie died of heart disease on October 1, 2022.
Richie was a talented athlete who excelled in varsity football, baseball, and basketball at Overbrook High School in the late 1950s. He was a starter on the basketball championship team of...
Roger W. Jensen
Oct 1, 2022
Roger W. Jensen aka poppy, age 84 of Southbury, CT entered into heaven on October 1st 2022 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Roger was born in Waterbury, CT November 19th 1937. He was the son of Einer and Anna Jensen. Roger graduated Leavenworth high school. Roger leaves behind many family members including; his wife Theresa A....
James V. Mitchell
Oct 1, 2022
James V. Mitchell, 92, of Washington, died peacefully on October 1, 2022 at the Springs at Watermark on East Hill in Southbury. He was predeceased by his wife Constance (Heina) Mitchell in 2010.
Jim was born November 4, 1929 in Illinois, son of the late James and Marie (McCaffrey) Mitchell. He grew up in the Chicago area...
Shirley L. Vitale
Sep 29, 2022
Shirley Gleason Vitale passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022. She was the widow of Attorney Donald N. Vitale. Shirley was born on January 10, 1930 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She was raised in Chester, Massachusetts. Shirley was the eldest child of Harold Gleason and Grace (Soule) Gleason.
Shirley received her bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont,...
John D Kaempfer
Sep 28, 2022
John Donald Kaempfer, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in Southbury, CT, surrounded by his loved ones. John, lovingly known as "Don" by his family, was the devoted husband for 63 years of the late Barbara Lee (Machia) Kaempfer. John was born on August 7, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT and was the son of William...
Dorothy Harris
Sep 28, 2022
Southbury- Dorothy Batchelor Harris, 88, passed away at The Watermark at East Hill on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was the loving wife of 49 years to the late Harold (Harry) E. Harris.
Dorothy was born on January 18, 1934, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Charles and Dorothy (Boland) Batchelor. She worked at General Motors...
Julie Marie Johnson
Sep 27, 2022
Middlebury- Julie Marie (Boyle) Johnson, 55, of Middlebury, Connecticut, passed away on September 27, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Forever courageous and resilient, after living beautifully while battling cancer for 19 years, the angels came for Julie on Tuesday when her loving Lord called her home.
Julie was born on November 5, 1966 in Edina,...
Ralph Schuler
Sep 26, 2022
Bethlehem-
Ralph Schuler was born January 13, 1956, Passed September 25, 2022, at home with his twin sister Susan Schuler Briegel and partner of 35 years Nancy Bartelt by his side.
He leaves behind Family and many friends and will be missed by all who knew him.
He will be remembered whenever you...
Joyce E. Iava
Sep 23, 2022
Joyce E. Iava (Reynolds), 92, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born in Bridgeport on March 6, 1930, to Rosalie and Thomas Raymond Reynolds of Monroe.
Joyce graduated from Bassick High School in 1948. The wife of the late Arthur Iava, she lived in Woodbury, CT. After retiring from Connecticut...
Carole Ann (Keating) Jameson
Sep 21, 2022
Southbury, CT- Carole Ann (Keating) Jameson, 90, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022 at the Lutheran Home after a period of declining health.
Carole was born on September 3, 1932 to the late Roland and Helen (Childs) Keating of Bridgeport. She was the middle child of three girls. After graduating from Warren Harding High School, Carole...
Christopher Taylor
Sep 20, 2022
Chris Taylor passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in a tragic car accident. Chris was born in Jacksonville, Florida but grew up in the family's hometown of Woodbury, CT. Though he would go on to live for a time in Oregon and Florida, Chris lived in the Woodbury-Bethlehem area for most of his life.
Chris had...
Annmarie Krings
Sep 19, 2022
Annmarie Krings, 39 years young, was known for her caring soul and loving heart. Annie left us on the morning of Monday, September 19, 2022, at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus. She was born on December 16, 1982, in Pennsylvania to Kelly A. Krings and graduated from Masuk High School in 2000.
Annie went on to work at...

