Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Woodbury, Connecticut
Serving Woodbury, Connecticut
Marilyn C Swanson
Mar 11, 2020
Marilyn Cuddy Swanson of Heritage Village Southbury, CT and formerly a longtime resident of Washington, CT passed away at Newtown Rehab Center after a brief illness March 11th at the age of 91.
She is predeceased by her husband Richard "Dick" Swanson and has two children Richard Swanson Jr, wife Andrea of Las Vegas, NV and Pamela...
Elizabeth Matilda (Hacklin) Fleming
Mar 7, 2020
*UPDATE* SERVICES FOR ELIZABETH FLEMING ARE UNFORTUNATELY POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK BACK PERIODICALLY FOR AN UPDATED DAY AND TIME*
Elizabeth (Betsy) Matilda Hacklin Fleming, passed away at the age of 78 on March 7, 2020 at Bristol Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Fleming.
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Helen H. Holmes
Mar 7, 2020
Helen (Hanson) Holmes, "Nannie", 87, of Southbury, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Danbury Hospital after a short illness. Helen was predeceased by her loving husband, John. Helen was born in Danbury on July 11, 1932. She attended Danbury schools and worked for Dr. Dean Edson upon graduation from high school.
Helen and John were married...
James Vincent Phalon
Mar 5, 2020
James "Jim" Phalon, 92, of Woodbury, left the world peacefully, at his home, on March 5, 2020 with his wife Eleanor (much younger BTW) by his side. Born in Newark, NJ on April 5, 1927 to Kathryn and James Phalon Sr., he lived a good, long life.
He grew up a city kid during the Great Depression,...
Olive D. Mapp
Mar 4, 2020
Olive Doolittle Mapp
Olive Doolittle Mapp (Polly), 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2020, while in Masonicare Hospice, Wallingford, Connecticut. Family members were grateful they had an opportunity to express their deep love, gratitude, and affection for Olive before she passed.
Olive was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and husband of 73 years,...
John J. Mullen
Mar 4, 2020
John J. Mullen Sr. peacefully passed on March 4, 2020, with his family by his side. John, also known as Moon to his "phone company" pals, lived a life full of sports, friends and family. If you asked him what his favorite memories had in common you would hear about Bayview Beach in Milford, CT where he spent his...
Donna Louise Ruhling Laviano
Feb 28, 2020
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Donna Louise Ruhling Laviano died unexpectedly in her home in Southbury, Connecticut on February 28, 2020. She was 74. Donna was born and raised in Riverdale, New York to Katherine ("Kay") and George Ruhling in 1946, and was a survivor from day one, weighing in...
Russell B Huff
Feb 28, 2020
Russell B Huff passed away peacefully at home on 2/28/2020 following a long illness. He was 94 years old. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved watching his sons and grandsons play baseball or football. He loved to cook. He loved nature, especially birds. He had a great interest in following the NY Yankees, college basketball...
Walter "Wally-B" Bates
Feb 28, 2020
Walter D. Bates aka Wally-B, 73 of Southbury, owner of Wally-B Welding passed away peacefully at home Friday Feb 28, 2020 with his wife Cindy holding his hand.
Wally and Cindy were a "cup and saucer couple", you would rarely see one without the other. Wally was Cindy's "Honey Buns" and Cindy was Wally's "Sweetie Pie".
...James T. Cullen
Feb 26, 2020
James T. Cullen, loving husband, proud father and loyal friend, passed away February 26, 2020 at River Glen Health Care in Southbury after enduring many years of physical challenges with extraordinary courage.
Jim was born September 4, 1934 in Waterbury. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Carolyn (Lynn) Cullen of Woodbury; a son, Scott J. Cullen,...
Jonathan Stephen Sales
Feb 24, 2020
****UPDATE***** Services are postponed until further notice, please check back on our website.
Jonathan Stephen Sales, 26, of Stratford, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family on Monday, February 24th, 2020 at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. He was born on August 11th, 1993 in Danbury, CT to mother Loree D'Amato and father Stephen Sales....
Richard J. Tomac
Feb 24, 2020
OXFORD – Richard John Tomac, age 77, passed away February 24, 2020 at home. He was born in Bridgeport, CT, August 12, 1942 son of the late John and Helen (Suhanosky) Tomac.
Rich is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen (Worobel) Tomac. He is survived by his son Daniel Tomac (Maria) of West Haven, his...
Pauline 'Pearl' Leibowitz
Feb 18, 2020
SOUTHBURY — Pearl Leibowitz, 90, of Heritage Village, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury after a brief illness. She was the loving wife for 60 years of the late Arnie Leibowitz.
Pearl was born December 23, 1929 in Borough Park, N.Y., the daughter of the late Morris and Minnie Rosenfeld. She...
Donald E Milot
Feb 17, 2020
Donald Edmond Milot, of Southbury, Ct, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2020, after a brief illness. Son of Charles and Mary Milot, Don was born on August 10th, 1938 in Waterbury, Ct, the second of four children. After graduating from Crosby High School, Class of 1956, Don served in the Army Reserves. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from...
Joan A. Nichols
Feb 14, 2020
**** Service Update**** Services will on hold until further notice. PLEASE check back for updated service information.
Joan Leonore Ashworth Nichols, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Daughter of Harold Chase Ashworth and Leonore Goodspeed Ashworth, Joan was born on November 7, 1928 in Waterbury, the second of three...
Eric Hall
Feb 14, 2020
Eric J. Hall, 62, of Southbury, Connecticut passed away on February 14, 2020 surrounded by family and close friends.
He constantly reminded those around him of the value of living life to the absolute fullest and the importance of seizing every moment. Eric believed that the only way to truly live life was to be a kid...
John R. Anderson
Feb 12, 2020
John Robert Anderson, Sr.
John R. Anderson, Sr., 85, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12th, surrounded by family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Skowronski) Anderson, with whom he would have celebrated 55 years of marriage this coming May. He was born on July 15, 1934 in Waterbury, CT, the son...
John J Driscoll
Feb 11, 2020
John J. Driscoll, after 81 joyful years, has answered the call to join his wife Ann Marie, brother Jim and his beloved parents with God. He uplifted so many with his love of making people laugh, dancing, and sharing stories of his escapades as a NYC iron worker. John put his family and friends above all else including his...

