Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Woodbury, Connecticut

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Edward D. Easton

Edward D. Easton

Jun 5, 2025

Edward D. Easton,93, of Southbury, CT passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 at the Lutheran Home in Southbury, CT.

Ed was born June 15, 1931 in New Milford, CT to parents Charles and Dorothy Easton and graduated from New Milford High School. After high school graduation, Ed enlisted in the US Marine Corps.

Born...

Mary Josephine (Richards)  Bynack

Mary Josephine (Richards) Bynack

Jun 3, 2025

Mary Josephine Bynack, 96, of Woodbury, passed away on June 3, 2025. Born in Waterbury on March 20, 1929, the daughter of William and Bridget Richards. She was the wife of the late Joseph Bynack.

Mary met Joe, her brother's friend, after he returned from the Army in 1948. They married around 1950 at the North Congregational...

Gary D. Marquis

Gary D. Marquis

May 27, 2025

Gary D. Marquis 64 of Southbury, Connecticut son of Catherine Marquis and late Donald R. Marquis passed away May 27, 2025. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, and graduate of Danbury High school class of 1978.

Gary spent many years working with pride and dedication as a member of the I.B.E.W union, local 488. A tradesman by nature. He...

Allison H. Rowe

Allison H. Rowe

May 25, 2025

Allison Rowe, 58, passed away peacefully at her home in Bethlehem after an incredibly brave and strong fight with cancer.

Allison dedicated many years of her life as a pharmacy technician at Towne Apothecary, where she was known not only for her professionalism but for her compassion, care, and the lasting relationships she built with the residents...

Dr. Subra Siva

Dr. Subra Siva

May 25, 2025

Dr. Subra Siva, 85, passed away peacefully at home in Woodbury, Connecticut, on May 25, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to P. Subramaniam and Thangamuthupillai, he was the beloved husband of Thillai Siva for 54 years. Together, they moved to the United States in 1973 and built a life in Connecticut.

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Richard H. Dilley

Richard H. Dilley

May 24, 2025

Richard Dilley, 80, passed away on May 24, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long battle with sinus cancer. Rich was born in Derby, CT on October 30, 1944 to Harold and Anna (Dytko) Dilley. Rich was the beloved husband of Adele (Chatzinoff) Dilley.

Rich stayed close to his roots throughout his life. He grew...

Manfred Maier

Manfred Maier

May 21, 2025

Manfred Maier, 88, of Southbury, CT passed away peacefully in Southbury, CT on May 21, 2025. Manfred was born in Ulm, Germany in 1936 to Josef and Rosa Maier.

He grew up with little, and sometimes shared stories about post-war Germany. One of his favorites was how he and his friends played soccer (fussball) with pig's bladder...

Harriett Rosenfield

Harriett Rosenfield

May 16, 2025

Harriett Rosenfield, a beloved mother, accomplished artist, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Newtown on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the remarkable age of 97, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 5, 1928, in the Bronx, NY, Harriett was the daughter of Helen and Fred Greenwald. She grew up in Belle...

Pierre N. Juliard

Pierre N. Juliard

May 16, 2025

Pierre Juliard, age 86, of Southbury, CT passed away on May 16, 2025.

Born on March 21, 1939, in Brussels, Belgium, Pierre was the son of Alexander Juliard and Andrée Freedman. He was a graduate of Westtown School in West Chester, PA, Franklin & Marshall  College in Lancaster, PA and later attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY...

Peter Van Rensselaer Schuyler

Peter Van Rensselaer Schuyler

May 15, 2025

On May 15, 2025, Peter crossed the finish line of life. At 83, the boy from Katonah, NY, via Clarkson University and Woodbury, CT ended his ultimate adventure.

Born Peter Van Rensselaer Schuyler on July 24, 1941 in Greenwich, CT, he was the son of Louise Ann Barnick & Cornelius William Schuyler.  Peter grew up in Katonah,...

Janice L. Swainbank

Janice L. Swainbank

May 15, 2025

Woodbury, CT

Janice L. Swainbank, 71, of Woodbury passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025 after a courageous 34 year battle with cancer. Born in New Haven, CT on August 20, 1953, Jan was the middle daughter of Robert and Frances (Rundstrom) Schwab.

Jan grew up in idyllic Southbury in the 1950's and...

Lori L. Nuzzi

Lori L. Nuzzi

May 14, 2025

Woodbury, CT – Lori Lee Wilson Nuzzi Burnham, 64, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on May 14, 2025. Born on May 1, 1961, in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Joan Wilson. A graduate of Lenape High School, Class of 1979, Lori began her career early on, her favorite...

William H. Luers

William H. Luers

May 10, 2025

Services will be held privately.

Obituary written by Robert D. McFadden

In 1983, William H. Luers, a new American ambassador to Czechoslovakia, bet on a long shot for its future: Vaclav Havel, the often-imprisoned poet-playwright and enemy of the Communist state. But after leading a peaceful revolution to oust the regime, the long shot cultural...

Dolores F. Daley

Dolores F. Daley

May 9, 2025

Dolores "Dee" Fischer Daley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and passionate community member passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 9th. She was 94 years old.

Dee was born on December 5th, 1930. She was born in Plainfield N.J to Anne and Ludwig Fischer. Dee grew up in Waterbury, CT. She was a graduate of Crosby...

Concetta Marie (Mollica)  Galvin

Concetta Marie (Mollica) Galvin

May 7, 2025

Concetta (Mollica) Galvin, 84, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Known to many as Tina, she was "Mimi" to those who loved her most. Tina was a proud member of the Algonquin Archery Club in Woodbury, where she earned numerous medals and trophies. She had a...

Thomas P. Shea

Thomas P. Shea

May 6, 2025

Thom Shea, aged 76, passed away on May 6, 2025, at his home in Woodbury, CT. Born on October 27, 1948, in Waterbury, CT, Thom was the beloved son of Bart Shea and Joan Foley Shea. He grew up with his siblings Bart, Billy, Mike, and Mary, and attended Kaynor Tech and CCSU.

Thom served in the...

Edward Clark Harney

Edward Clark Harney

May 4, 2025

The family of Edward Harney invite you to join them on July 12 for a Celebration of Life from 4 to 7 PM  in Southbury. Please RSVP to Ellie at ellieh1965@gmail.com. The location of the service will be e-mailed to you.

Edward Clark Harney, son of Norma and Edward A. Harney and born in New Haven on...

Robert "Bob" Plourde

Robert "Bob" Plourde

May 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert John Plourde, 70, of Southbury, who left us peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Lynn, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born on September 9, 1954, in Miami, Florida, to the late Irving and Virginia...

Elizabeth Anne (Matlak)  Urkawich

Elizabeth Anne (Matlak) Urkawich

May 1, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Matlak Urkawich of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with a debilitating illness. She was the beloved wife of retired Lieutenant Albert Urkawich of the Darien Police Department, where he proudly served for over 27 years.

Born on May 23, 1950, in Stamford, CT, Liz was the daughter of...

Wesley John Wilcock

Wesley John Wilcock

May 1, 2025

Wesley John Wilcock, 70, of Woodbury, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2025 with his family at his side. Wes is the son of Joan O'Connor Wilcock and the late Leland Wilcock. Wes was born in Waterbury on June 9, 1954. He was raised in Watertown, attended Mattatuck Community College in Waterbury and was employed as...