Obituaries

Apr 14, 2020

After 27 years, Bruce Elliot Muchalight was finally reunited with the love of his life, Penney Whittle Muchalight, on April 14th, 2020. Bruce passed peacefully at Buckingham Valley Rehab in Newton, PA.

Bruce was born in Waterbury and raised in Middlebury, CT. He began his education at "Little St. Margaret's" and McTernans School for Boys. An intelligent...

Apr 7, 2020

Roxbury

Nancy Ann Lord (Ross), a treasured mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and wife, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020. She was 62 years old. Nancy was the wife of Gary W. Lord of Roxbury, CT and the beloved mother of her two sons, Jonathan and his wife Lauren of Roxbury, CT and Christopher and his wife...

Apr 6, 2020

Thomas Young, age 64, died unexpectedly at his home, Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born November 15, 1955, grew up in Brookfield and was a graduate of Brookfield High School where he was a talented athlete. Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, and his quirky sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. He...

Apr 5, 2020

Joseph Alfred Ashby, 88, of Bristol, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Pomperaug Woods, in Southbury, CT.  He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Clara (Bessinger) Ashby and his devoted Brittany Spaniel, Penny.  He was born June 25,1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Turner Wilton Ashby Sr. and Henrietta Mae Taylor Ashby....

Mar 31, 2020

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Mar 27, 2020

Maria Randall Allen died peacefully at her home in Watertown on March 27, 2020 at the age of 96. She was the widow of Charles Brooker Allen, to whom she was married for 38 years. Maria was born on July 21, 1923, in Riverton, New Jersey, the only child of Henry LeRoy Randall of New Milford, Connecticut, and Elizabeth...

Mar 26, 2020

Eleanor S. (Ritucci) Conroy 81, passed away Thursday March 26, 2020. She was the wife of William F. Conroy, in August they would have been married 62 years.

Eleanor was born in Waterbury, CT., the daughter of Nicholas and Helen R. (Christiano) Ritucci on August 14, 1938. She graduated from Crosby High School and went on to...

Mar 24, 2020

* UPDATE*  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:30 AM. New North Cemetery, Washington St. Woodbury, CT 06798.

Allan Sanford Root, 91, of Woodbury passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at River Glen in Southbury, CT. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Rhoades Root. Allan was born June 18,...

Mar 21, 2020

Andrew E. Scoville passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday March 21, 2020 in Southbury, CT.  He is survived by his sister Grace Scoville McClain of Wallingford, his daughter Laura Scoville of Sunderland, MA, and son Robert Scoville and his wife Kathy of Fairfield, CT as well as 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He was...

Mar 12, 2020

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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...

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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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...

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,...

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,...

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...

Feb 28, 2020

*Please scroll down to see a message from Donna's family regarding services*

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...

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...

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".

Feb 28, 2020

Services will be at the convenience of the family.