Obituaries

Mar 24, 2025

William Felix Convery Jr. passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. He lived a wonderful and happy life of 95 years. He spent over 60 years of that with his beloved wife, the late Patricia Walsh Convery.

Bill was a Navy veteran who lived those active-duty years on a submarine. Then Bill went on to a heroic...

Mar 23, 2025

Irene (Bair) Bignelli of Windham, NH, passed away at the Jack Byrne Center for Hospice Care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock on March 23, 2025, after a brief illness. She was 89 years old. She was born in Williamsport, PA, on February 3, 1936. She moved as a child to Connecticut and raised her family in Woodbury. Later in life, she moved...

Mar 23, 2025

Andrea (Drea) M. Stevens, 81, of Middlebury, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2025, at her home in Middlebury. Her life was marked by an unwavering dedication to her family, a deep commitment to her faith, and a vibrant spirit that touched all who knew her.

Born on July 27, 1943 in Waterbury, Conn. to Burton Ives...

Mar 23, 2025

Frederick A. Stango Sr., 90, of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully on March 23rd after a brief illness.  Fred was born in Waterbury on September 21, 1934 to the late Andrew and Sophie (Santucci) Stango.

It was in Waterbury that Fred married Barbara (Diorio) and raised his five children.  After retiring Fred and Barbara settled in Southbury,...

Mar 19, 2025

Mrs. Marie Gaffney, 89, a resident of Motif by Monarch in Southbury died Wednesday , March 19, 2025. She was the wife of the late Mr. Harry J. Gaffney.

Mrs. Gaffney was born January 11, 1936 in New York City, the daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Ponsiglione) DiRuocco. Formerly a sister of St. Joseph, she...

Mar 16, 2025

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James Marvin McQueen, 84, formerly of Munson Road died on March 16, 2025 at Glendale of Naugatuck. He was the husband of the late Lorraine (Cucolo) McQueen.

James was born March 4, 1941 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of the late Steve and Ora (Muncy) McQueen. He graduated Waterbury State Technical College and served...

Mar 16, 2025

Woodbury- Stephen A. Root, 71, of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly on March 16th, 2025. He was predeceased by his loving wife of over 30 years, Claire Anne Root. Stephen was the son of the late Allan Sanford Root and Elizabeth (Rhoades) Root of Bethlehem, CT.

Stephen grew up in Bethlehem and graduated from Nonnewaug High School in...

Mar 13, 2025

Southbury- David Joseph "DJ" Ciola, left this earth on March 13, 2025.

DJ was born January 25, 1996, and he was born to ride. From an early age, he wanted to ride motorcycles, drive cars and explore the world. DJ loved his animals, particularly Crystal, his Chow Chow, his buddy Scooby and his flock of British shorthair...

Mar 13, 2025

Lawrence James Slater Jr., 71, of Oxford, CT, passed away after a brief illness on March 13, 2025. He is survived by the love of his life, Maureen (Downs) Slater, to whom he was married for almost 43 years. He is also survived by his son Lawrence J. Slater III, Lawrence's wife Erica, his daughter Rachel Slater, and his...

Mar 13, 2025

In loving memory of Rose Marie Santise, age 99, of Woodbury, CT, formerly of the Bronx, NY., passed away peacefully at home on March 13th, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 4, 1925, she was the cherished daughter of Marie (Volino) and Anthony Milo, and one of five devoted sisters. Rose Marie was married to her beloved...

Mar 12, 2025

Bobbie Louise Hainline Howrey, 85, passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness on March 12, 2025, in Norwalk, Connecticut, with her beloved life partner, Thomas Schwenke, by her side.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 3, 1939, Bobbie's warmth, charm, and vivacious spirit touched countless lives. She was crowned homecoming queen and graduated from the University of...

Mar 11, 2025

Middlebury- Janet C. (Cox) Frey, 90, passed away on March 11, 2025 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Janet was born on May 1, 1934 in St. Louis Missouri. She was educated at Mary Institute in St. Louis and Wells College in upstate New York. It was there that she met her husband of...

Mar 10, 2025

Audrey Jean Alenius Sharpe, born April 18, 1934, and a longtime resident of Woodbury, CT, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Donald Everett Sharpe. Audrey was immensely proud of the large family she and Don created, often carrying pictures of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to share with...

Mar 10, 2025

Our beloved Sheila passed away on March 10, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. This came as a surprise to many. Sheila was a pillar of the community, a loving aunt and great aunt, sister and friend. Washington will forever feel the void of her presence. She loved her community. She loved her family. And she loved her...

Mar 9, 2025

Robert E. Arnold, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home March 9, 2025. Rob was born March 2, 1971 in Wilmington, Delaware. Son of the late Robert E. Arnold Sr. and Patricia Arnold. Rob was a dedicated, hardworking man who always put the needs of everyone before his own. Rob had a heart of gold and a sense of humor....

Mar 9, 2025

Southbury- Bruce Edward Cast, age 66 passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2025. Born December 11th, 1958 in Norwalk, the son of the late Harry Cast and the late Mary Ann (Sanders) Cast. He attended Ridgefield High School class of '76 and earned his associates at Norwalk Technical college with a degree in mechanical engineering. He then worked under various...

Mar 7, 2025

Margaret Freitag age 94, a resident of Stamford, Connecticut since 1962. Born on November 7, 1930 to Virginia and Paul McMaster.

Margaret attended Downers Grove High School, La Grange Junior College in Illinois and New School for Social Research, New York City. Margaret and her ex-husband, Robert P. Freitag guided and nurtured 3 children and were proud...

Mar 5, 2025

Jill Ree Grickis, age 78, of 31 Woodbury Hill, Woodbury, CT passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital on March 5, 2025, after a brief illness. Jill was born on December 20, 1946, in New Jersey to Helen Blalock Grickis and William V. Grickis, Sr., who predeceased her. She is survived by her brother, William V. Grickis, Jr., and his...

Mar 5, 2025

Marian Spodnick, 98, of Bridgewater, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on March 5, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, George. Marian was born in Mitchell, Iowa to the late Clarence and Florence Biederman. She was a cadette nurse during World War II and met George at a hospital in Ames, Iowa where he was...

Mar 4, 2025

Southbury- Richard "Dick" Aronheim passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and generosity.

Richard was larger than life, with a heart as big as his sense of humor. He could light up a room in minutes, charming friends, family, and even strangers with his quick wit and boundless enthusiasm. Whether selling, fundraising, or simply telling...