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
Ann J. Ferguson
Jan 19, 2026
Ann Joan Ferguson of Oxford, Connecticut, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on September 17, 1930, she was the daughter of Thomas and Anna (Beno) Cholek and grew up on the city’s Eastside steeped in the tradition of her Slovak heritage, graduating from Warren G. Harding...
Robert K. Mitchell
Jan 17, 2026
Service information changes due to impending weather: Services have been moved to Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2pm until 5pm at the Southbury location of Munson-Lovetere.
Robert Kimberly “KIM” Mitchell, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Southbury, Connecticut, at the Lutheran Home.
Born on June 30, 1937, in Danbury, Connecticut, Kim was the son of May and Bob...
Emogene I. Penning Slosek
Jan 13, 2026
Emogene I. Penning (Slosek), age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Emogene was born on June 26, 1936 in the tiny town of Titusville, Pennsylvania where she adored so many childhood and youthful memories of small town life. Her father, Douglas, was a chief engineer and her mother, Lorena, was a skilled homemaker, reader,...
Phyllis Havrilchak
Jan 11, 2026
Southbury- Phyllis Havrilchak, 89, of Southbury passed away on January 11, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital. She was the loving wife of 69 years to the late Myron Havrilchak.
Phyllis was born on July 23, 1936 in Garfield, New Jersey to George and Kataryna Kopec.
She was one of 6 children and attended local schools. After meeting Myron, they quickly fell in...
Kenneth R. Venturini
Jan 9, 2026
Kenneth Venturini, 54, of Oxford, CT passed away Friday January 9, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital with his family by his side. He grew up in Fairfield and was an Oxford resident for the past 20 years. Ken, was a beloved husband, devoted father, uncle, and cherished friend. He was the proud father of four boys whom he loved...
Karen L. Picard
Jan 9, 2026
Karen Louise Edwards Picard, 79, of Woodbury, Connecticut, passed peacefully into the arms of heaven on the morning of January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Hollywood, California, Karen was the cherished daughter of Evelyn and Thomas Edwards. She spent most of her life growing up in Connecticut where she brought a joyful spirit to everything she did...
Timothy Ingram Munson
Jan 7, 2026
Mr. Timothy I. Munson Toolmaker
Timothy Ingram Munson of Southbury passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Tim was born November 11, 1959, in Southbury, the son of the late Kenneth Munson Sr. and the late Marjorie Ingram Munson. A lifelong resident of Southbury, he was a graduate of Pomperaug High School, Class...
Nancy M. Crider
Jan 5, 2026
Nancy Makl Crider, 89, died on Monday, January 5th, 2026, at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. She was born on July 4, 1936, at Waterbury Hospital to William and Anna (Prakusky) Makl. She was predeceased by her daughter, Gretchen Crider; her sister, Millie (Makl) Hayward; and her mother, Anna. She is survived by her ex-husband, Thomas Crider; nephews...
William G. Lovelett
Jan 5, 2026
William G. Lovelett, 70, has found his place in heaven on January 5, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 10. Family and friends are gathering at 10:00 AM at Calvary Church, 354 Kettletown Rd, Southbury. A Service will be held at 11:00 AM followed by a burial at New North Cemetery, 87 Washington Ave...
Margaret Mary Boylan
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret Mary Boylan, age 87 Southbury, CT passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. Margaret was born July 8, 1938 in Manhattan, New York. She is the daughter of the late James and the late Mary Elizabeth (Rooney) Boylan. Cherished sister of Hugh Boylan, James Boylan and Eileen (Boylan) Currid and brother in law Joseph Currid. Beloved Aunt to 17 nieces...
Dr. Parker E. Moreland Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Dr. Parker E. Moreland, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness.
Dr. Moreland was born on November 5, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of the late Parker E. Moreland, Sr. and Frances Hardy Moreland. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Edwina “Wini” Moreland, his brother Frank Lee Moreland, his...
Thomas O'Connell
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas Edward O’Connell passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, he was a long-time resident of Roxbury, Connecticut.
Tom is survived by his devoted wife, Lorraine O’Connell, whom he married in 1977; his daughter, Kathryn Kelly O’Connell; his son, Justin O’Connell; his daughter-in-law, Leanne O’Connell; his mother, Naomi O’Connell; and his sister,...
Ethel Van Arx
Dec 23, 2025
Ethel Van Arx (Henninger), passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025 surrounded by family. Ethel was born in Waterbury, CT March 5, 1941.
She was the daughter of the late Eleanor and Lyman Burke of Watertown CT. Ethel grew up in Watertown and was a graduate of Watertown High and attended Post University.
Ethel is predeceased by her husband Peter Van Arx...
Samad Pooyan
Dec 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Samad (Iraj) Pooyan, who left us peacefully on December 22, 2025. Born on June 16, 1940, in Iran, Samad was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He met the love of his life, Fahimeh, during their teenage years. They had an unbreakable bond throughout their 61 years of marriage. Together...
Richard A. Hunt
Dec 22, 2025
On December 22, 2025, Richard Alan Hunt, beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend passed away surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in the Bronx, NY, Richard (“Rick”) was the son of the late Clarence “Ted” Hunt and Elsie Behnken. At the age of six, his family moved to North Salem, NY and eventually settled in Ridgefield, CT. Rick graduated from Ridgefield...
Helen "Sigrid" K. Wilson
Dec 22, 2025
Helen “Sigrid” Wilson, 86, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 at The Monarch Assisted Living Facility.
Born on August 9, 1939 in Stamford, CT. She graduated from Staples High School in Westport, CT. Where she met the love of her life, William Wilson.
Sigrid was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend. She was an avid gardener and loved her...
James Peter Docherty
Dec 21, 2025
James P. Docherty passed into eternal rest on December 21, 2025. Born in New York, New York, he was the son of James and Marie Docherty. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, his only daughter, Casey, beloved dog, Birdie, of Southbury, Connecticut, as well as his dear brother, Scott, of Astoria, Oregon.
Raised in Brooklyn, New York, Jim later...
Phyllis L. Rianhard
Dec 18, 2025
Phyllis Leavenworth (Chapman) Rianhard, lovingly known as Fuff, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. Phyllis was born on August 31, 1938, in Woodbury, Connecticut, to Howard and Maude Leavenworth. She was the third of four children, and the only girl. She spent her entire life in Woodbury. She attended Mitchell Elementary School, Woodbury Middle School, and Woodbury High School,...
Carolyn T. Bloomberg
Dec 16, 2025
Carolyn Toby Bloomberg (nee Cohen), born in Lawrence, Massachusetts and longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, passed away on December 16, 2025 in Ridgefield at the Laurel Ridge Senior Facility. She was born March 6, 1938, to Max and Jeannette Cohen.
Carolyn moved to Connecticut in 1970 and bought her first (and only) house in Newtown in 1972 with her former husband...
Shauna Marie Olsen Remlin
Dec 12, 2025
Shauna Marie Olsen Remlin, age 25, died unexpected on December 12, 2025, due to complications related to her thyroid.
Shauna was born on March 10, 2000, to the late Dana Olsen Martino. She is survived by her devoted husband Aleksandr and their beautiful 4-year-old Daughter Lelyah.
Shauna loved the simple, meaningful joys of life: baking...

