Obituaries

Nov 4, 2022

SOUTHBURY – We mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Lena Braren Norton, who died peacefully at her home in Southbury, Connecticut on November 4, weeks after hosting her 100th birthday party for friends and family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Ingwert and Clara Braren on September 24, 1922, she had lived in Southbury since 1986, and...

Nov 3, 2022

James Pettit, 71 died at Waterbury Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Catherine (Vensel) Pettit for 36 years. Born July 11, 1951 in Jamaica, Queens, NY to the late Francis and Jeanne (Congdon) Pettit. As a young boy his family moved to Winsted, CT where his uncle and father founded the business Engineered Wire &...

Nov 3, 2022

Elizabeth M. Dyer, 91, of Southbury, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 3, 2022, surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born June 15, 1931 in New York City, N.Y., the daughter of late Joseph and Rose Bavonese. Elizabeth (Libby) was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother first and foremost. She treasured her late husband Robert Dyer, her children and especially embraced...

Nov 1, 2022

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Oct 25, 2022

Woodbury- Patricia Gage, 79, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife to Chet Gage for 52 years.

Pat was born in Waterbury, the daughter of Norman and Connie (Conrad) Schaefer. She grew up in Naugatuck and Bethlehem. Pat received her nursing degree at Boston...

Oct 24, 2022

Middlebury- Anthony J. Bozza (Tony), 76, of Middlebury, passed away on October 24, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Lori Pollard Bozza for 40 years.

Anthony was born on December 13, 1945 in White Plains, NY, the son of Anthony and Antoinette ( Aiello) Bozza. He was an avid athlete...

Oct 20, 2022

Richard M. Piorkowski, 83, passed away in the comfort of his home on October 20, 2022. Richard was born in Derby, Connecticut to the late Walter Piorkowski and Anne (Krupa) Piorkowski.

He married the love of his life Inez (Flint) Piorkowski, and they lived in Southbury for the past 58 years. He enjoyed spending his time with...

Oct 16, 2022

Beloved Father and Abuelo

Bethlehem – Luis Gonzalez, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at River Glen Health Care Center, surrounded by family.  He was born August 23, 1926, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Manual and Leonor (Bernal) Gonzalez.

In 1952, Luis arrived in Waterbury, CT from Adjuntas, Puerto...

Oct 15, 2022

SOUTHBURY - William Emil Wilhelms, 84, retired finance professional, historian, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully at The Watermark at East Hill in Southbury on October 15, 2022.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 9, 1938, Bill was the son of Marie (Deuker) and Frank Wilhelms. Bill grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, with his...

Oct 15, 2022

Warren Ketchum, 17, passed away unexpectedly on October 15th, 2022. A charismatic, fun-loving, and beautiful son and brother, Warren was the youngest of two children, raised in a loving home and born in Roxbury, CT.

Warren (Ren) was a graduate of Shepaug High School. He planned to work and begin his education shortly, only 11 days shy...

Oct 15, 2022

Paul Gustafson of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly on October 15th at his home. Paul was born on October 19th, 1967. He was a graduate of Nonnewaug High School class of 1986.

Paul worked in construction most of his life. He enjoyed spending his time outside tending his to vegetable and flower gardens and anything to do with...

Oct 14, 2022

Janet Mary Brolet, 67, of Stuart FL, passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2022. She was originally diagnosed with stage four uterine cancer in 2006. After 16 tough, but joyful, years; she succumbed to the disease, surrounded by her children.

Janet was born on November 6th, 1954 to John and Emily Wayda in Jermyn, PA. After graduating...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 2, 2022

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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...

Oct 2, 2022

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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...